During a phone call that addressed developments in the Middle East, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni demonstrated their determination to continue joint efforts between the two countries.
During the call on Sunday, the leaders discussed steps that could be taken to strengthen cooperation serving common interests, particularly in the economic and development sectors. The two sides reiterated their willingness to work together to achieve the goals of the strategic partnership bringing the two countries together.

Developments in the Middle East were on the agenda
Bin Zayed and Meloni said joint efforts should contribute to the development and prosperity of the peoples of both countries. The call also included an exchange of views on regional and international issues of common interest.

In addition to developments in the Middle East, efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region and around the world were also among the main topics of the call.

Tensions in the Middle East have continued since the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28. Iran, meanwhile, carried out attacks on Israel and on locations it identified as U.S. targets in the region.