UAE President discusses regional developments with France's Macron

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday. The call focused on strengthening cooperation across various fields as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries. 

The two leaders also discussed the latest regional and international developments, with an emphasis on tensions in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and reduce escalation to prevent further crises that threaten regional peace and stability.

Furthermore, both leaders stressed the need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the intensification of efforts to establish a clear path toward a comprehensive and lasting peace, based on the two-state solution.