Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, and his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly discussed developments in the Middle East region, especially the war in the Gaza Strip and its humanitarian repercussions.

The Emirates News Agency mentioned today that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Dubai, where a number of files and issues of common interest were discussed.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan referred to the importance of enhancing international community efforts to reach a sustainable ceasefire, stressing the urgent priority of strengthening the humanitarian response to the needs of the Palestinian people, providing protection for all civilians, and ending extremism, tension, and violence in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Canadian minister also reviewed the recently announced initiative regarding the activation of a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and its role in increasing the flow of humanitarian assistance to civilians.

The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed during the meeting the bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves their mutual interests.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and they reviewed the available opportunities to enhance cooperation in several sectors that support the developmental aspirations of the two friendly countries and benefit their peoples.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the distinguished relations between the two countries, expressing his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Canada and its people.