His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a phone conversation with Penny Wong, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, to discuss their bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance them.

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah congratulated Wong on her recent reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs. He expressed his desire to work together to further develop the prosperous cooperation between the two nations.

As the UAE and Australia celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, which began in 1975, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the depth of their friendship. He noted their mutual commitment to leveraging opportunities that promote joint cooperation in support of the development goals of both countries.

Additionally, the two leaders reviewed various regional and international issues that are of mutual interest.