The United Nations' Special Envoy for Yemen has hailed the UAE's support to achieve peace and stability in the country.
Martin Griffiths praised the UAE's role during a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash.
They discussed the latest political developments in Yemen as well as the ongoing ceasefire efforts.
Dr. Gargash said the UAE will continue to support the UN and Saudi Arabia in putting an end to the Yemeni crisis.
He highlighted the Kingdom's role in promoting peace in the region, citing the Riyadh Agreement, the full implementation of which, he said, is conducive to enhancing the prospects of a political settlement in Yemen.
"The UAE, being part of the Arab Coalition in Yemen, will continue to support the Saudi and UN endeavours to reach a ceasefire in Yemen in order to stop the bloodshed and usher in the political process needed for ensuring stability and prosperity in the country," explained Dr. Gargash.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The UAE's decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) was a "sovereign strategic choice" and not "driven by political considerations", Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Saturday.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Strongly condemning Iran's "unprovoked" attacks on the UAE, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that all its actions were defensive, aimed at protecting its sovereignty and in line with the country’s legitimate right to safeguard its national security.