H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a working visit to Washington DC. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including economic, commercial, scientific, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence, as reported by the national news agency Wam.

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The discussions also included the upcoming state visit of US President Donald Trump to the UAE in May. Both officials affirmed that the outcomes of this visit would reflect the strong ties between the UAE and the US, emphasizing their shared commitment to deepen cooperation and expand partnerships across all fields.

Sheikh Abdullah praised the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations, highlighting that the US is a crucial strategic ally for the UAE. He reiterated the UAE’s commitment to collaborate with the US to further strengthen their relationship, aiming for greater prosperity and sustainable development for both countries and their peoples.

Additionally, Sheikh Abdullah and Marco Rubio addressed various regional developments during their meeting. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s eagerness to work with the US, as well as regional and international partners, to promote peace and stability, and to foster values of coexistence and human fraternity within societies.