Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Meets President Trump to Strengthen UAE-US Strategic Partnership

WASHINGTON, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met with President Donald Trump of the United States during a dinner banquet held in his honor at the White House, attended by senior U.S. officials.

At the start of the meeting, Sheikh Tahnoon conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President Trump, along with his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the United States and its people. He expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality, highlighting the depth of the longstanding relationship between the two nations.

Discussions centered on strengthening the long-term strategic partnership between the UAE and the United States, with both sides exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation across key sectors. Sheikh Tahnoon reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to deepening economic ties with the U.S. through expanded partnerships and increased investment in fields such as artificial intelligence, technology, infrastructure, and healthcare.

The meeting also included praise for President Trump’s leadership and economic policies, which Sheikh Tahnoon noted had played a significant role in attracting foreign direct investment and fostering international economic partnerships.

As part of his official visit, Sheikh Tahnoon also met with Scott Bessent, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, to discuss areas of financial and economic cooperation. The talks focused on leveraging opportunities in both countries, particularly in advanced technologies and AI, to further strengthen bilateral investment ties.

Additionally, Sheikh Tahnoon held talks with U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, focusing on advancing bilateral relations, regional and global security, and cooperation in energy, technology, and joint investments.

During his visit, Sheikh Tahnoon also engaged with international business leaders to explore new strategic partnerships, with discussions emphasizing AI’s role in driving innovation, building digital infrastructure, and fostering industrial growth.

The UAE official underscored the rapid global transformation driven by technological advances, highlighting the potential for the UAE and the U.S. to collaborate closely in shaping the future of innovation and economic development.

Sheikh Tahnoon’s visit to the United States includes meetings with senior administration officials and global business leaders aimed at expanding the strategic, economic, and technological partnership between both nations. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation of officials from both the public and private sectors.