Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, held a phone call with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations. During the conversation, Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the significance of ongoing collaboration between the UAE and Germany, noting their strong and expanding strategic partnership. Credit: Aletihad...
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