Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Abu Dhabi, June 6
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call from Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa.
During the call, the two sides reviewed the overall situation in the region, regional developments, and the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the UAE using missiles and drones.
They discussed the serious implications of these terrorist attacks on international maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Ronald Lamola also discussed ways to enhance regional and international efforts aimed at achieving stability, development and sustainable peace in the region.
The two ministers further reviewed developments and the overall situation in Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The call also addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and prospects for cooperation in several sectors, including the economy, trade and investment, as well as ways to strengthen them in a manner that serves their mutual interests and supports the prosperity and well-being of their peoples.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting they're talking about Somalia, Sudan, and DRC too. Africa is often overlooked in global diplomacy, but these conflicts affect everyone. South Africa positioning itself as a mediator? Smart move.
The economic angle is crucial. When energy supplies are threatened, it hits every Indian household through petrol prices. The global economy is interconnected—what happens in Gulf affects us directly. UAE is right to prioritize maritime security.
I appreciate that they didn't just talk about themselves—Somalia and South Sudan need more international attention. But I hope the "sustainable peace" rhetoric translates into real action, not just another phone call. Words are cheap without follow-through.
As someone who works in international trade, I'm glad trade and investment are on the agenda. UAE-South Africa economic ties have huge potential. But the elephant in the room is the Iran situation—everyone's tiptoeing around it.
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