NewzUK, UAE discuss situation in the Middle East, Strait of Hormuz British Secretary of State Ed Miliband met the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and “protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.” In a post on X, Miliband said: "We will take the UK-UAE partnership even further, to drive growth and prosperity in both our countries." Meeting @ABZayed today, we discussed reducing tensions in the Middle East and protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. We will take the UK-UAE partnership even further, to drive growth and prosperity in both our countries. pic.twitter.com/FwSSx08wNM — Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) July 31, 2026
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