President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with France's President Emmanuel Macron during the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 9, 2023.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with France's President Emmanuel Macron during the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023. Image Credit: WAM file

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.

The call focused on strengthening co-operation across various fields as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

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During the call, the two leaders 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 towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution. This solution aims to ensure the security and stability of the region for the benefit of all parties involved.