ABU DHABI (WAM)

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday received a phone call from His Excellency Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during which they discussed the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional security and stability.

During the call, the Pakistani Prime Minister reaffirmed his country’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks on the territory of the UAE and a number of other countries, noting that such actions constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Both leaders stressed that the region is at a critical juncture requiring wisdom and a commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in order to prevent further escalation that could undermine regional security and stability.