US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior UAE leadership in Abu Dhabi, Tommy Pigott, a spokesperson for the US Department of State, said.
The two men discussed President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region.
They also discussed the strong bilateral US-UAE ties and continued partnership in the areas of defence and commerce, Pigott said.
He added that Rubio had “thanked the UAE for their leadership and unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Emirates.”
-Al Jazeera
The two men discussed President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region.
They also discussed the strong bilateral US-UAE ties and continued partnership in the areas of defence and commerce, Pigott said.
He added that Rubio had “thanked the UAE for their leadership and unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Emirates.”
-Al Jazeera
