Leaders emphasized the need to intensify efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan met with Jordan’s King Abdullah in Amman on Monday to discuss the longstanding ties between their two countries, Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. The two parties discussed new opportunities for collaboration to support both countries’ development goals, particularly with regard to the economy, investment, food security, renewable energy, and sustainability. The leaders also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, including the most recent developments in the Gaza Strip. They emphasized the need to intensify efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and provide full protection for Palestinian civilians in accordance with international law. They also discussed the importance of supporting the work of humanitarian organizations in Gaza. Sheikh Mohammed and King Abdullah highlighted the importance of establishing a clear political path toward a two-state solution to ensure stability and security for all. They also underscored the significant role of diplomacy and dialogue in preventing conflict from spreading throughout the region. The two leaders reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to bolstering Arab collective efforts toward regional stability, which is based on both countries’ long-standing policy of promoting peaceful coexistence and cooperation in order to achieve prosperity for everyone. King Abdullah hosted a lunch in honor of Sheikh Mohammed’s visit before accompanying the UAE delegation to the airport for their departure from Jordan.