King Mohammed VI of Morocco and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation on April 21, 2026, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The call, reported by official Moroccan and Emirati news agencies, focused on enhancing cooperation and addressing shared security concerns.
The leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening joint Arab action to maintain regional stability and security. They discussed the critical need to protect maritime navigation and international trade routes in the region, a priority amid ongoing regional tensions.
While the official readouts did not explicitly name Iran, the discussion of maritime security occurs against a backdrop of longstanding regional concerns over shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Both Morocco and the UAE have historically emphasized diplomacy and stability in the region.
The call also reviewed the strategic partnership between the two nations, covering areas of economic and developmental cooperation. This high-level contact underscores the continued alignment between Morocco and the UAE on key regional issues.
