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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller. During the call, Secretary Blinken condemned the kidnapping and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen residing in the UAE. He commended the prompt actions taken by UAE law enforcement in response to this incident.
The discussion also covered the close security cooperation between the UAE and the United States, as well as other regional partners. Secretary Blinken acknowledged the UAE's tradition and commitment to tolerance and freedom of worship.
In addition to these topics, both officials talked about ongoing efforts to end the conflict in Gaza. They discussed securing the release of all hostages and establishing governance, security, and reconstruction during a post-conflict period.
