Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, has spoken with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in a phone call.
The ministers discussed the historic relations between the two countries, strategic co-operation, as well as ways to develop ties.
They exchanged views about the latest developments in the region and worldwide, and reviewed several international issues of common interest, UAE state news agency Wam said.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the long-standing relations between the two countries and the UAE's desire to strengthen and develop them.