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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional security with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister
By 19Network Editorial Team · Aug 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Kuwait's Foreign Minister discussed Middle East security and bilateral ties during a call on Tuesday.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, 18 August to coordinate regional security efforts. The discussion focused on current escalations in the Middle East and the bilateral mechanisms required to maintain stability across the Gulf. Regional Security and Stability The two ministers evaluated the latest regional developments, focusing on joint efforts to mitigate risks to Middle East security. The call comes as diplomatic channels between GCC member states remain active following recent shifts in the regional geopolitical landscape. According to the state news agency WAM, the conversation emphasized the necessity of a unified approach to collective security challenges. Bilateral Relations and Mutual Interests Beyond regional security, the UAE and Kuwaiti foreign ministers reviewed ongoing cooperative projects between the two nations. The discussions covered a range of issues of mutual interest, specifically targeting the strengthening of fraternal ties that define the UAE-Kuwait relationship. This engagement follows a series of high-level meetings between Gulf officials aimed at synchronizing foreign policy objectives. This diplomatic exchange is timely as the region faces ongoing volatility, requiring constant communication between key Arab partners to ensure economic and political interests are protected.…
Source: WAM (Emirates News Agency)