Sheikh Mohamed, Erdogan discuss bilateral ties and regional issues

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a telephone call from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey.

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and cooperation between the UAE and Turkey across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.

During the call, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his deepest condolences to Erdogan and the people of Turkey on the deaths of Turkish soldiers in the recent terrorist attack targeting a Turkish military base, which resulted in several casualties.

The Turkish President expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed for his sincere solidarity with Turkey and its people, reaffirming the strength of UAE-Turkish relations and wishing the UAE continued progress and prosperity.

The two sides emphasised the need for concerted international efforts to combat all forms of terrorism, which seeks to undermine the stability of nations and the security of their people.

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