UAE FM Meets with Blinken to Strengthen Strategic Ties and Address Regional Stability

London, The Gulf Observer: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, met with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today in London. The high-level discussion focused on the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between the UAE and the United States, reflecting on the importance of the recent official visit by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the United States last month. Both leaders commended the visit as a pivotal step in deepening cooperation and fostering mutual goals between the two nations.

Sheikh Abdullah underscored the strength of UAE-US relations, highlighting a foundation built on trust, mutual respect, and aligned interests, with a joint commitment to advancing peace and stability both regionally and globally.

The two diplomats also engaged in discussions on critical regional and international matters of shared concern, particularly focusing on the Middle East and the urgent humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Both officials reiterated the need for intensified efforts toward establishing a ceasefire and prioritizing civilian protection. Additionally, they reviewed recent developments in Lebanon, exploring avenues to support stability in the region.

The meeting was attended by senior UAE officials, including Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, underscoring the UAE’s commitment to collaborative diplomatic engagement and regional stability.