Abdullah bin Zayed, Antony Blinken discuss latest regional developments

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

Abu Dhabi: 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 in Israel.

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

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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.