Telephone conversation with President of the UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Vladimir Putin gave his warm regards to Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Al Nahyan Mohamed bin ZayedPresident of the United Arab Emirates on his 65th birthday, wishing him good health, prosperity, and further success, and noting his significant personal contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and the UAE. Both sides acknowledged with satisfaction that the friendly Russian-UAE relations are developing rapidly in all areas.

The leaders continued their exchange of views on the dangerously deteriorating situation in the Middle East that is having grave consequences for Iran as well as the Arab countries. The President of Russia emphasised the need to stop the conflict from escalating further and to resolve it via talks.

Vladimir Putin expressed special gratitude to the President of the UAE for the assistance and support extended to the numerous Russian citizens in the UAE.