Abu Dhabi, March 16 (QNA) - HH President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday discussed in a phone call today with Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta, Robert Abela the latest developments in the region and their implications on regional and international security and stability.

During the call, Abela condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and a number of other countries in the region, noting that they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international norms and that their continuation undermines regional security and stability.

Both sides underscored the need for an immediate halt to the escalation and military actions and underscored the importance of returning to serious dialogue and diplomacy to address outstanding issues and overcome the current crises in the region in a way that preserves security and stability. (QNA)