This photo released by the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) shows the meeting of President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Dubai, UAE. President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the worsening military situation, its impact on regional security, and expressed concern over continued Iranian attacks. (GDMO/Handout via Xinhua)
ABU DHABI, March 16 (Xinhua) -- President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the worsening military situation, its impact on regional security, and expressed concern over continued Iranian attacks.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed UAE support for Jordan against attacks targeting its territory, while King Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan's solidarity with the UAE in its efforts to safeguard sovereignty and security.
Both sides stressed the importance of halting escalating military actions and prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy to address regional challenges.
The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The meeting came amid heightened tensions following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran starting on Feb. 28, to which Iran and its regional allies responded with attacks on Israeli and U.S. interests across the Middle East. ■
