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The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is on a visit to the UAE, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar. Both sides reiterated their countries' condemnation of the attack and expressed their solidarity with Qatar, emphasizing that such acts undermine regional security, stability, and prospects for peace.

Japan on Wednesday strongly condemned Israel's strikes on a residential compound in Doha that targeted several Hamas leaders, describing the attack as a threat to Qatar's sovereignty and regional security.Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the attack represented a "hindrance to diplomatic efforts" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. He expressed Japan's solidarity with Qatar and urged Israel to return to negotiations.Hayashi underlined Qatar's pivotal role in mediation efforts to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate the release of hostages, warning that the Israeli strikes could undermine the negotiating process and further complicate efforts to achieve peace in the region.