WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have vowed to strengthen the long-term strategic partnership to advance their shared interests.
This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between US President Donald Trump and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the White House.
The two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen the long-term strategic partnership between the UAE and the US and explored ways to enhance it to serve their shared interests, the UAE official news agency WAM reported on Wednesday.
The UAE Advisor affirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with the US by expanding partnerships and accelerating investments in key sectors like AI, technology, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Sheikh Tahnoon praised President Donald Trump’s leadership and economic policies, noting their significant role in stimulating foreign direct investment and fostering robust economic partnerships.
Earlier, Sheikh Tahnoon met with Scott Bessent, US Secretary of the Treasury, to discuss areas of economic and financial cooperation between the UAE and the US and explore ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of both countries.
During the meeting, he highlighted the strong strategic relations between the UAE and the US and their robust cooperation in financial and business markets.
He stressed the vast opportunities available in both countries, emphasising their potential to further strengthen the partnership and unlock new avenues, particularly in investment in advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed also met with Michael Waltz, US National Security Advisor, and held talks on the advancement of bilateral relations and the latest developments on matters of mutual interest.
The discussions focused on efforts to strengthen regional and global security and stability, as well as the commitment of both countries to tackling current challenges and optimising opportunities for development and prosperity, particularly in advanced technology, AI, energy, and joint investment cooperation.
The UAE Advisor accompanied by a high-level delegation is on an official visit to the US, where he will meet with senior US administration officials and global business leaders to explore ways to boost the strategic, economic, and technological partnership between the two countries.
