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🇷🇺🇦🇪📞On May 8, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a telephone conversation. The discussion focused on the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, including deliberations on this issue at the UN. The Russian Side emphasised the need to concentrate on supporting the ongoing negotiation efforts between Iran and the US. Moscow reaffirmed its position that the prospects for stabilization must not be jeopardised by a resumption of hostilities, which would cause civilian casualties and damage civilian infrastructure both in Iran and in neighbouring Arab countries. The Foreign Ministers agreed to remain in contact and work towards aligning the approaches of all parties involved in the search for a long-term, sustainable settlement. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Sergey Lavrov on the upcoming Victory Day. The Ministers shared the view that it is necessary to strengthen the multilateral system established on the basis of the UN Charter following World War II. They also exchanged views on certain aspects of bilateral relations, including the schedule of upcoming contacts. #RussiaUAE