UAE, Paraguay discuss relations, regional developments

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Paraguay's Santiago Peña discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a phone call on Monday.

Their discussions focussed particularly on development, the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security, and other key areas that support both nations’ aspirations towards sustainable development and prosperity.

The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing UAE-Paraguay relations and exploring opportunities to enhance collaboration to further their common interests.

Sheikh Mohamed stressed the UAE’s commitment to continue expanding its economic and developmental partnerships with various countries worldwide, based on its approach of enhancing cooperation for the benefit and prosperity of all nations and their peoples.

His Highness and the President of Paraguay also discussed the latest regional and international developments, especially the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing efforts to address its impact by ensuring the rapid, safe, and unimpeded flow of sufficient aid to Gaza’s residents.

Both sides emphasised the need for urgent and determined international action to support the political process and push towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the Middle East based on the two-state solution as a means to safeguard regional security and stability.