[UAE President Discusses Middle East Situation with European Council President] Golden Finance reported that on April 14, UAE President Mohammed met with visiting European Council President Costa in Abu Dhabi. The two exchanged views on issues related to the situation in the Middle East. According to the UAE news agency, the discussion focused on the current situation in the Middle East and its impact on international security, as well as the repercussions on maritime navigation safety, energy supply, and the global economy. Both parties agreed that recent attacks on civilian facilities in the UAE and regional countries violate international law and undermine regional stability. Costa stated that the EU supports the efforts of the UAE and regional countries to maintain security and stability. (Xinhua News Agency)