Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. The dialogue focused on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which aims to facilitate the release of hostages.
Both officials highlighted the significance of this agreement for maintaining regional security and stability. They emphasized the necessity of implementing it promptly and discussed ongoing efforts to plan for Gaza's governance and security in the post-conflict period.
Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude towards the UAE for its support of the agreement and its continuous humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.