Reopening the UAE's embassy in Damascus will help Syria return to the Arab region.
That's the message from the UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who met with his Russian counterpart in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday night.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high level talks with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the capital.
The two diplomats discussed different ways to enhance the already strong ties between their countries.
Meanwhile, Lavrov said the UAE and Russia seek similar approaches to end the Syrian conflict.
They also shared their insights on the latest developments both regionally and internationally.
UAE President pledges $40 million more towards 'species conservation'
Emirati Field Hospital in Gaza completes complex tumour removal
UAE, Austria discuss ways to boost partnership
No parking fines in Sharjah's rain-hit areas
Sharjah students to return to on-site learning
Dubai sets up crisis management office to handle health emergencies
Dubai's bus-on-demand serves new route
UAE approves first vertiport for electric flying vehicles
