UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Joe Biden at the White House. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the White House on Monday (September 23) for his first official visit to the United States. The ruler and his delegates were welcomed by President Joe Biden. During their meeting, the two leaders talked about the strong strategic ties between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to strengthening these connections further. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of shared interest, particularly the situation in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They discussed efforts to achieve a ceasefire to allow for the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid and to prevent any escalation that could threaten regional security and stability. Sheikh Mohamed commended President Joe Biden's initiative and the collaborative mediation efforts of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of prisoners from both Palestinian and Israeli sides. US also designates UAE as a second major defence partner after India further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. They also plans to enhance cooperation in space exploration, clean energy, and artificial intelligence, fields where the UAE's ambitious initiatives have caught the attention of US geopolitical rival China. After the meeting, the UAE President signed the guestbook, saying he was pleased to meet President Biden. He highlighted the UAE's dedication to strengthening its long-term partnership with the US to achieve shared goals. The Ruler also wished the United States and its people continued progress and prosperity. The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; and Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris met privately with the UAE leader, however, the talks were not open to the press. The two nations established formal diplomatic relations in 1972. The UAE holds significant influence in the Middle East and serves as a key partner for the United States. FLE/Expat Media
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