Trump, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments

US President Donald Trump held a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation and developments in the Middle East, state news agency WAM reported.

The call focused on enhancing UAE-US relations, advancing shared interests, and exchanging views on recent regional developments.

What did Trump and the UAE president discuss in their phone call?

Trump and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed ways to deepen strategic bilateral cooperation and reviewed recent Middle East developments.

According to WAM, the call covered shared interests and their implications for regional and international security. The leaders also addressed ongoing efforts to manage regional tensions.

Did the UAE president also speak with Saudi Arabia's crown prince?

In a separate call, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where both sides reviewed fraternal relations and discussed ways to deepen coordination between the two countries.

The discussions covered regional developments and their implications for security and stability. Both sides also addressed ongoing efforts to manage those developments, WAM said.

What is the state of UAE-US financial cooperation?

The diplomatic exchanges come amid broader US-UAE engagement on financial cooperation.

Last month, Trump said the United States was considering a potential currency swap arrangement with the UAE.

"It is," Trump told CNBC when asked whether such a swap was under consideration, describing the UAE as a strong ally.

UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba welcomed the remarks, saying he appreciated recognition of the UAE as an important partner.

He stressed that the country's economy remained resilient. The comments point to a deepening economic relationship running alongside the two countries' strategic and security ties.