Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Paulo Rangel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal, during which they discussed the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, as well as opportunities and prospects for developing those ties across various fields in ways that meet the aspirations of both nations and their peoples for sustainable development and prosperity.
During the call, the two sides reviewed a number of topics of mutual interest relating to the advancement of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Portugal across several sectors that support their respective development priorities.
Sheikh Abdullah and Paulo Rangel also discussed the overall current regional developments, the situation in the Middle East, and ways to support efforts aimed at preserving regional and international peace and security.