UAE, US Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi to boost partnership

Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with visiting US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to deepening their strategic partnership, media reported.

The two leaders on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of sectors, including investment, energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and industry, according to UAE’s state news agency WAM.

Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the depth of UAE-US relations, which he said span over five decades, Xinhua news agency reported.

He reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to global peace, stability, and prosperity through multilateral cooperation and close coordination with international partners, especially the US.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual concern, with particular attention to maintaining security and de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Trump praised Sheikh Mohamed’s leadership and noted that bilateral relations have continued to grow stronger under his guidance.

Also on Thursday, the two Presidents jointly unveiled an artificial intelligence campus in Abu Dhabi, the largest AI campus outside the US.

Sheikh Mohamed underscored the UAE’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the US in light of their longstanding efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East and around the world. This, he noted, is in line with the UAE’s unwavering support for global stability, peace, and development through multilateral international cooperation.

During the meeting, both leaders affirmed their joint aim to further enhance the UAE-US strategic partnership.

Sheikh Mohamed also emphasised that over the years, the UAE has remained a reliable partner of the US in addressing common challenges.

The UAE, President Sheikh Mohamed said, is determined to continue strengthening this friendship for the benefit of both nations and their peoples while working together in support of peace and stability regionally and globally.

Sheikh Mohamed pointed to the future-focused partnership between the UAE and US that has been further strengthened by President Trump’s support, particularly in the fields of the new economy, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence.

For his part, the US President praised the leadership of Sheikh Mohamed, affirming that relations between the UAE and US have reached new heights and continue to grow stronger.

To mark the state visit, Sheikh Mohamed hosted a dinner banquet in honour of President Trump and his accompanying delegation.

President Trump also signed the guestbook at Qasr Al Watan, expressing his pleasure at visiting the UAE and meeting with Sheikh Mohamed. He affirmed the enduring and strategic nature of US-UAE relations and the continued efforts of both nations to reinforce these ties in support of shared development, wishing the UAE and its people continued progress and prosperity.

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