Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Global Solidarity with the UAE: Mohammed bin Zayed Receives 34 Calls in 48 Hours

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received 34 phone calls expressing solidarity from leaders of 32 countries around the world within 48 hours.

During these calls, world leaders and heads of government expressed their countries' solidarity with the UAE, condemning the blatant Iranian attacks that targeted the UAE and several other brotherly nations in the region.

This unprecedented solidarity, along with condemnations and sanctions, underscores the UAE's stature and influence in the region and the world.

The Iranian attack on the UAE, which continued for a second day on Sunday, was part of a series of Iranian attacks targeting several Gulf and regional countries. This escalation comes amidst a broader military confrontation between Iran on one side, and Israel and the United States on the other. The attacks have been met with widespread condemnation and rejection, particularly those targeting countries that have long sought to avoid such a war, most notably the UAE.

Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received 34 phone calls from leaders and heads of government of 32 countries across the globe. These included leaders from Arab, Gulf, European, African, and Asian nations, as well as US President Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

These calls demonstrated the world's support for the UAE, expressing solidarity and condemning the blatant Iranian attack. This unique display of international solidarity transformed the attack into a global message of support, reflecting the UAE's standing in the eyes of the world and the affection people have for it.

Below is a list compiled by Al-Ain News of the heads of state who contacted His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, by phone over the course of Saturday and Sunday.

Leaders of America and Europe

1 - Donald Trump, President of the United States of America

2 - Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic

3 - Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

4 - Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

5 - Georgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic

6 - Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus

7 - Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation

8 - Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia

9 - Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania

10 - Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway

11 - Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic

12 - Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary

13 - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council

1 - King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain

2 - Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman

3 - Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Leaders of Arab States

1 - Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of the Republic of Egypt Arab Republic of Egypt

2 King Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco

3 Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

4 President General Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic

Ahmed al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic

5 Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq

6 Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq

Asian Leaders

1 Dr. Mohamed Moizo, President of the Republic of Maldives

2 Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India

3 Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Eurasian Leaders

1 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey

2 Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

3 Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

4 Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia

African Leaders

1 Mohamed Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad

2 Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

3 Basiru Diomêne Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal

4 Dr. William Samwe Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya

Messages of Solidarity

The leaders of these countries discussed these messages with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan The dangerous military escalation in the region and its repercussions on security and stability, in addition to the blatant Iranian attacks on the territory of the United Arab Emirates and several other brotherly nations.

During their telephone conversations with the UAE leadership, the leaders of these countries conveyed a number of important messages, most notably: Condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks on UAE territory.

Solidarity with the UAE in all measures it takes to defend its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and people. Affirmation that these attacks constitute a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Emphasis on the importance of halting the military escalation in the region.

Emphasis on the importance of preserving regional security and stability and preventing the conflict from spreading. The importance of resorting to political solutions that preserve regional peace and security and prevent the conflict from escalating.