Secretary Blinken’s Call with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan – United States Department of State

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Secretary condemned the kidnapping and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen living in the UAE. Secretary Blinken commended the swift actions taken by the UAE’s law enforcement authorities in response to the murder. The Secretary expressed appreciation for the UAE’s close security cooperation with the United States and other partners in the region, as well as its long-standing tradition of and commitment to tolerance and freedom of worship.

The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed ongoing efforts to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages and establish governance, security, and reconstruction in a post-conflict period.