Doha: President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke by phone Wednesday to discuss developments in the Middle East. The conversation centered on a range of regional and international matters of mutual concern, with both sides stressing the need to bend every effort to promote security, stability, and peace in the region for the benefit of all its peoples.

According to Qatar News Agency, they also took stock of aspects of the bilateral relationship and joint work to deepen them in the domains of economy, investment, energy, technology, and artificial intelligence. In addition, both sides covered key areas that help mutual development and advance the interests of the two nations.