Russian FM Lavrov Meets UAE Counterpart

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomes UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Moscow Today, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

According to WAM news agency, the leaders are expected to discuss friendly relations, strategic partnerships between the two countries.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed mentioned that it is a great pleasure to hold talks about the different issues that combine Russia and UAE. However, we also have to highlight the challenges that affect the world including Ukraine, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon.

Following the talks, the Russian and Emirati leaders held a press conference where Lavrov denounced the attacks on civilian facilities on UAE and Saudi Arabia by Houthi militia in Yemen.