H.H. Sheikh Abdullah concludes visit to US to bolster bilateral cooperation
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a visit to the US aimed at strengthening cooperation in economic development, trade, AI, and regional security.
During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as senior officials from the White House, members of Congress, and other key government figures, to advance the UAE-US strategic partnership.
He also met with Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, and Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Adviser, to discuss regional developments and shared efforts toward peace and stability.
Talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick centred on economic and trade collaboration.
In engagements with several members of Congress, Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to deepening ties with the US, emphasising shared goals of peace, prosperity, and international cooperation.
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