UAE and Iran foreign ministers discuss COVID-19

United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 28, 2019. Reuters
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  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Mohammad Javad Zarif also exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings

DUBAI: The foreign ministers of the UAE and Iran have discussed the coronavirus pandemic in a video call.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Mohammad Javad Zarif also exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, the UAE state news agency WAM reported Sunday.

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The ministers “reviewed the efforts of the two countries to contain the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic” and “noted the importance of supporting global efforts to develop a vaccine for the virus.”

Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the importance of enhancing international cooperation and solidarity to overcome the COVID-19 crisis.