Abu Dhabi [UAE] Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, during a phone call with Henke Bruins Slot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, discussed the alarming developments in the Middle East and regionally and their implications . International security is a constant. Both sides reviewed courses of action to de-escalate and defuse the situation to prevent escalation of tensions and instability in the region. They also exchanged views on the growing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the importance of intensive, safe and sustainable assistance access to civilians in the Strip. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned of dangerous consequences of increased security tensions. And reiterating the importance of maintaining the stability of the region, exercising maximum restraint and resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic channels, he pointed out that the current situation in the Middle East requires collective efforts and positive cooperation aimed at maintaining security and stability in the region. To strengthen the pillars of. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Hanke Slot also discussed a number of issues of common interest related to strengthening ties of cooperation and partnership between the two countries to meet the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity. (ANI/WAM)