Washington: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a working visit to Washington, after holding high-level bilateral meetings with senior US administration officials and members of the Senate.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah discussed with US officials the importance of maintaining regional stability, countering extremism, and strengthening the UAE-US strategic partnership. During talks with US Vice President JD Vance, Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the historical strategic relations between the two countries and explored avenues to further develop cooperation across various sectors, including the economy, artificial intelligence, advanced technology, energy security, and defense.
The discussions also reviewed regional and international developments, emphasizing the need for continuous coordination and consultation to bolster stability, peace, and coexistence. Sheikh Abdullah's meetings with US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, highlighted the UAE's pledge to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over 10 years, building upon more than $1 trillion already invested.
In 2025, bilateral trade reached $35.8 billion, with the UAE remaining a key destination for US exports in the Middle East and North Africa since 2009. Cooperation has expanded into high-tech sectors, following the United States' authorization of exporting advanced AI semiconductors to the UAE and the implementation of frameworks such as the UAE/US Framework on Advanced Technology Cooperation.
Sheikh Abdullah also participated in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting convened by President Donald Trump, discussing regional stability and announcing a further US$1.2 billion for supporting Gaza through the Board of Peace. He highlighted the UAE's ongoing support to the Palestinian people in Gaza, totaling nearly $3 billion since the outbreak of the war.
The visit reflected broad bipartisan support for the UAE-US partnership, with meetings involving Senators Chris Van Hollen, Andy Kim, Jacky Rosen, Brian Schatz, and Mark Warner. The UAE delegation, including Reem Al Hashimy, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, and Yousef Al Otaiba, underscored the depth of the strategic partnership between the two nations.
UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba noted the enduring trust and mutual understanding between the UAE and the United States, emphasizing their cooperation in advancing technology and investments that support economic growth, peace, and stability in the Middle East.