Sheikh Abdullah and Antony Blinken discuss latest regional developments - GulfToday

Sheikh Abdullah and Antony Blinken discuss latest regional developments

  • 08 Oct 2023
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Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Antony J. Blinken. WAM

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discussed, during a telephone conversation, the latest developments in the region, and the ongoing escalation between Israelis and Palestinians.

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of exercising the utmost restraint, noting that Gaza's escalation forebodes dire repercussions on the region.

The two top diplomats discussed international efforts to contain the crisis, and agreed to continue coordination and consultations in the coming period and work to avoid further escalation in the region.

WAM


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