Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has looked at ways to enhance economic partnership with the UK, during a call with the country's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The two sides also reviewed several regional and international issues, including developments in the Middle East, highlighting the importance of supporting efforts aimed at consolidating peace and achieving security and stability regionally and globally.
Discussing the Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks hosted in Abu Dhabi, the two sides underscored its significance in contributing to political solutions to the crisis and strengthening international peace and security.
Sheikh Abdullah had earlier expressed hope the discussions would lead to concrete progress towards ending a crisis that has lasted nearly four years and caused immense humanitarian suffering.
He had highlighted that hosting the talks reflects the UAE’s trusted role in promoting peace, supporting dialogue, and transforming challenges into opportunities for the region.
Senior officials from the three countries were in talks to explore political solutions to the Ukraine crisis.
The UAE launched an international call for stronger action against environmental crime on Sunday during the UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi, as officials warned of growing links between offences involving natural resources and organised criminal networks.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, approved the strategy and operating budget of the Dubai Longevity Authority on Sunday.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended a UAE-hosted Youth Dialogue in New York on Sunday on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The UAE delegation continued a series of high-level meetings in New York on the third day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with discussions covering trade, energy, technology and healthcare.