Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement

Reuters

02 August, 2024, 12:15 pm

Last modified: 02 August, 2024, 12:20 pm

Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement

Reuters

02 August, 2024, 12:15 pm

Last modified: 02 August, 2024, 12:20 pm

File Photo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a Czech Defense Capabilities event at Prague-Kbely Airport, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 30, 2024. Petr David Josek/Pool via REUTERS

File Photo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a Czech Defense Capabilities event at Prague-Kbely Airport, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 30, 2024. Petr David Josek/Pool via REUTERS

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, release hostages and increase humanitarian assistance, the US mission to the Gulf Arab state said on Friday.

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