LONDON, Nov 10 (KUNA) -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed discussed on monday over the phone ways of promoting bilateral cooperation in security, defense, econonoy, trade and culture.
"The Prime Minister began by highlighting the value of a closer relationship between the UK and the UAE, with co-operation across issues like security, defence, economy, trade and cultural ties delivering benefits for both countries," the UK Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Reflecting on the appalling suffering in Sudan, he said that the UK is pushing all parties to cease hostilities and support a drive for peace, according to the statement.
Also during the phone conversation, both agreed to keep in touch on their efforts to deliver a political solution and an end to the violence.
The leaders discussed the latest situation in Gaza and underlined that the priority must now be to support implementation of the US peace deal. (end) nbs.mt