UAE president reaffirms 'unwavering commitment' to US partnership in meeting with Biden

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday discussed a host of bilateral and global issues, where the former affirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to its partnership with the United States.

The meeting between the two leaders was held at the White House during Sheikh Mohamed’s first visit to the U.S. as the president of the United Arab Emirates.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to its US partnership and hailed the power of building bridges with nations that share the same values and ambitions for a brighter future.

“The strategic and enduring partnership that unites our countries is unwavering, and today we explored ways to further build on these historic ties in key areas including trade, investment, technology, AI, space, and climate action,” the UAE president said on X after the meeting.

"Together our nations will continue to promote stability and prosperity for the people of the UAE, the USA, and the world,” he said.

According to WAM, the two leaders reviewed various aspects of the longstanding bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of trade and investment, economy, advanced technology, space, renewable energy, climate action, sustainability and food security.

They also expressed their keenness to expand collaboration in these areas to help advance both countries’ shared ambitions for global prosperity and stability.

The two also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, especially developments in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They addressed efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire to ensure the unobstructed flow of sufficient humanitarian aid and to contain any escalation that threatens regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed also praised President Biden’s initiative and the joint mediation efforts of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and the release of prisoners and detainees from both the Palestinian and Israeli sides, WAM reported.

The UAE leader underscored the importance of continuing these efforts as a first step on the path towards resuming the political process to achieve a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, ensuring security and stability for people across the region.