UAE discusses regional developments with the Netherlands and India, urges de-escalation
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابThe United Arab Emirates has stepped up diplomatic contacts with international partners as regional tensions continue to rise, carrying growing risks for regional and global security. In separate calls, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the latest developments with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on the regional situation and ways to contain further escalation.
During the call with the Dutch king, both sides stressed the need for an immediate halt to military escalation in order to safeguard regional and international security and stability. The Netherlands also renewed its condemnation of attacks targeting the UAE and countries in the region, reflecting wider international concern over the conflict’s trajectory.
In his call with Modi, the Indian prime minister reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks targeting the UAE and regional states, while expressing solidarity with the UAE over the measures it is taking to protect its security, sovereignty, and citizens. Both leaders also emphasized the need for an immediate de-escalation and for dialogue and diplomacy to take priority in addressing regional crises.
The UAE’s diplomatic outreach comes amid broader concern over the risk of a wider Gulf crisis, with potential spillover effects on energy security, trade flows, and political stability. India had earlier described developments in the Gulf as a source of “great anxiety” and called for an early end to the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
Taken together, the calls suggest that Abu Dhabi is moving on two tracks at once: reinforcing its internal security posture while also widening external diplomatic backing for restraint and de-escalation. As the crisis evolves quickly, the UAE’s message appears clear: preventing a broader confrontation and preserving stability are now the immediate priority.
