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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a working visit to the United States, during which he met with several senior US officials, including White House representatives, members of Congress and the Senate.

As part of the UAE’s preparations to participate in the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place in Bonn, Germany from 16 to 26 June 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a national coordination meeting with the participation of key national entities.

Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, held a working visit to the Czech Republic on the margins of the UAE’s participation in the 20th edition of the GLOBSEC Forum.

The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in Geneva and the Universal Rights Group, a human rights policy think tank, launched a new initiative in Geneva aimed at fostering consensus on key issues before the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms Israel’s military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and expressed its deep concern over the ongoing escalation and its repercussions on regional security and stability.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Howard Lutnick, US Secretary of Commerce, during a working visit to Washington.

Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated in the Oslo Forum. The annual platform, co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, convenes global conflict mediators, decision-makers, diplomats, and peacebuilders.

H.H. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone conversations today with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Qatar

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the Israeli military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran during a phone call today with Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of MoFA’s Dubai Office met with H.E. Isabel Paula do Castro, Consul General of the Republic of Angola in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during a meeting held at the Ministry’s Dubai Office, and received her credentials.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to the Republic of India over the victims of the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad Airport, which resulted in dozens of deaths.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of South Africa following devastating floods that hit the Eastern Cape Province, which resulted in dozens of deaths and caused significant damage.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of “Russia Day”.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, during a working visit to the US capital, Washington DC.

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, which resulted in the death and injuries of a number of innocent people.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal on the occasion of his country's National Day.

The ALPS group strongly condemns the recent attack on a United Nations humanitarian convoy, which resulted in the death of humanitarian personnel and the destruction of life-saving aid.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation comprising participants of the 12th National Defence Course 2024–2025, in the presence of Staff Brigadier Saeed Hassan Mohamed Alyammahi, Commandant of the National Defence College.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) strongly condemned all acts of violence against humanitarian personnel who dedicate their lives to serving those in need.