His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has successfully concluded a visit to the United States. The primary goal of this visit was to strengthen cooperation in various areas, including economic development, trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security.

Credit: The National

During his time in the US, Sheikh Abdullah engaged in discussions with key officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He also met with senior White House officials, members of Congress, and other important government figures to advance the strategic partnership between the UAE and the US.

In addition to his talks with Secretary Rubio, Sheikh Abdullah met with Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, and Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Adviser. Their discussions focused on recent regional developments and collaborative efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability.

Discussions with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick were particularly centered on enhancing economic and trade collaboration. Sheikh Abdullah also took the opportunity to reaffirm the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties with the US in meetings with various members of Congress, highlighting shared objectives of peace, prosperity, and international cooperation.