UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Discuss Strategic Partnership and Regional Issues
Riyadh, October 25, 2024 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, met with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today to discuss the friendship and strategic partnership between the UAE and the United States. The meeting underscored the continued collaboration and trust between the two countries, especially following the recent official visit by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the United States.
Both diplomats praised the significant impact of the presidential visit, noting that it served to strengthen and deepen cooperation across various sectors. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the solid foundation of the UAE-US relationship, which is built on mutual respect, trust, and shared interests, as well as a commitment to regional and global peace and stability.
The ministers also addressed pressing regional and international concerns, with a primary focus on the escalating situation in the Middle East and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need to intensify diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefire and prioritize the protection of all civilians. The discussion extended to recent developments in Lebanon, highlighting the complexities of the regional security landscape.
Attending the meeting were UAE officials Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs.