DUBAI: UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held a phone call on Wednesday with his German counterpart Heiko Maas to discuss issues of common interest between their countries. The ministers spoke about the recent developments in Ethiopia, and the importance of bolstering security on Ethiopian lands. The Emirati side stressed the importance of the UAE-Ethiopia ties, pointing to the country"s support for Addis Ababa and its keenness on the security and stability of Ethiopia. It added that the UAE is keen to consult with friendly countries, like Germany, in order to advance the efforts exerted to stabilize Ethiopia and achieve prosperity for its people.