UAE and Iran Hold Crucial Talks to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy PM, meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and regional security.

TEHRAN, July 31 (ANI/WAM) – Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, convened today with Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, who has been nominated before the Iranian parliament by the President. The meeting unfolded in Tehran, coinciding with the inauguration of Masoud Pezeshkian, the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two discussed avenues to bolster bilateral relations and enhance cooperation and joint initiatives to realize mutual interests.

During the discussions, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Abbas Araqchi deliberated on a spectrum of regional and international issues of mutual concern, focusing on the latest developments in the Middle East. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized his commitment to collaborating with Abbas Araqchi to fortify the bilateral relationship and support endeavors aimed at fostering sustainable stability and security in the region.

Among those attending the meeting were Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defense, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC); Dr. Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the FNC; and Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. (ANI/WAM)

(With inputs from agencies.)