With the resumption of the second day in Abu Dhabi... Gargash expresses Emirati "optimism" in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

(CNN) - Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the President of the UAE, expressed his country’s optimism that the negotiations hosted by Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine will result in a “positive breakthrough,” pointing to the UAE’s conviction that diplomatic solutions are the path to sustainable peace, with the start of the second day of negotiations on Wednesday.

Gargash previously wrote on his page on the “X” platform, Twitter: “Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the US-Russian-Ukrainian negotiations reflects the UAE’s position and its constructive role in facilitating dialogue and bringing viewpoints closer.”

The diplomatic advisor to the President of the UAE continued by saying: “We look forward with optimism that these talks will achieve a positive breakthrough that will pave the way for ending a long war and a deep crisis.”

Gargash concluded by saying: "Our conviction is firm that political and diplomatic solutions are the path to sustainable peace that enhances security and stability in the international system."

Tripartite peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States resumed for the second day in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, according to official Russian media.