Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with UK Secretary of State Yvette Cooper, WAM news agency reports.

“During the meeting, they discussed overall developments in the region, as well as the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates and a number of brotherly and friendly countries, and their serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, the safety of international navigation, energy supplies, and the global economy,” the report read.

Cooper reaffirmed UK’s solidarity with the UAE in taking the necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, safeguard the integrity of its territory, and ensure the security of its citizens, residents, and visitors.