UAE, Russian presidents discuss Middle East developments, strategic partnership

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral cooperation and developments in the Middle East during a phone call Tuesday, Anadolu reports. The two leaders reviewed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between their countries in a way that serves their mutual interests, according to the UAE’s state news agency WAM. They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of common concern, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to address them. Both leaders stressed the importance of strengthening regional security and stability for the benefit of countries and peoples across the region. READ: Russia pledges continued humanitarian aid to Lebanon […]