Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which the two leaders discussed “bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters.”

According to a statement, Erdogan underscored the importance Turkiye attaches to strengthening cooperation with the UAE across several sectors, particularly trade, energy and security.

Referring to the hardships experienced in the region amid tensions between Iran and the United States, Erdogan said the situation was saddening and stressed that Turkiye would continue to “fully support” the sovereignty and security of the UAE. He also extended his sympathies over the damages suffered.

He further stressed that dialogue and cooperation should be enhanced to address the region’s security needs and preserve regional stability.