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His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.

The United Arab Emirates has affirmed that it does not recognize the decision of the Port Sudan Authority, as the Port Sudan Authority does not represent the legitimate government of Sudan and its honourable people. The statement issued by the so-called ‘Security and Defence Council’ will not affect the deep-rooted and enduring ties between the UAE and the Republic of the Sudan, and their peoples.

The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 205 Ukrainian captives and 205 Russian captives, bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 4,181.

A UAE delegation led by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, has concluded a two-day visit to the Danish capital, Copenhagen

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has awarded H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, the 'Mother of the Nation Order' in recognition of her distinguished achievements and her prominent efforts in supporting sustainable prosperity and strengthening social cohesion.

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed today’s decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to dismiss the case filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the UAE, citing a manifest lack of jurisdiction. With the Court's ruling, the case has been removed from its list, formally terminating the proceedings.

The Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), through its International Affairs Division (FGV DINT), in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brazil, hosted an exclusive fireside chat with Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, at FGV’s headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of vital civilian facilities and critical infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala, denouncing such acts as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, which was held in the capital, Libreville, after his presidential election success.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and in line with the unwavering endeavors to enhance fraternal ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has today announced the lifting of the travel ban on UAE nationals to the Republic of Lebanon. Travel will be permitted as of May 7, 2025.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Andrzej Duda of Poland, on the occasion of his country's Constitution Day, which is celebrated on 3rd May.

Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, met today in Abu Dhabi with Her Excellency Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism of the Hellenic Republic, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the UAE and Greece, particularly in tourism and cultural exchange, and for mutual investment opportunities.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the continuous Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to Syria's unity, stability and territorial integrity.

This month, the United Arab Emirates continued to deepen its global engagements on the road to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which it is honored to co-host with the Republic of Senegal

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), hosted the World Bank’s Global Flaring and Methane Reduction (GFMR) Steering Committee Meeting on 29–30 April 2025 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center.

A UAE delegation led by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, has concluded a successful two-day mission to Helsinki, Finland

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received in Abu Dhabi Elmedin Konaković, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed today in Abu Dhabi with President of the Republic of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, the friendly relations and various aspects of cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and developmental fields.

A panel discussion titled “Heritage for Peace: Safeguarding Heritage Sites in Conflict Zones” was held at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, with the participation of H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State

Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State met with His Excellency Jorge Rodríguez Vives, Minister of Culture and Youth of the Republic of Costa Rica, in Abu Dhabi as part of his official visit to the UAE. H.E. Rodríguez Vives was accompanied by H.E. Francisco Chacón, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE, and Ramiro Arturo Ramírez Sánchez,