FM meets with Antony Blinken on his trip to MENA + Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Qatar’s Emir to discuss bilateral ties

UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week, focusing on UAE-US ties, following President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US, Wam reports. The two leaders also discussed regional issues, including Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, recent developments in Lebanon, and the importance of a ceasefire to protect civilians. Blinken was on his 11th visit to the region since the Gaza war to discuss a potential ceasefire with negotiators.

National Security Advisor Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha yesterday, where they discussed strengthening bilateral ties between the UAE and Qatar and issues of mutual interest, Wam reports.