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Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Russian FM

Saturday, 18 July 2026 17:50

By ARN News Staff

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reviewed the latest regional and international developments with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a phone call on Saturday.

The two sides looked into ways to strengthen ongoing efforts to achieve security, stability, and lasting peace in the region.

They also discussed several issues related to the bilateral relations between the two countries and developed ways to enhance those ties in a manner that supports their shared interests.

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