ABU DHABI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the UAE's commitment to Syria's independence and sovereignty over its entire territory during a phone call on Friday with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Syria's de facto leader, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The two leaders discussed ways to enhance ties between the UAE and Syria, focusing on areas of s