His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with the Honorable Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, during which they discussed various regional issues and the strategic relations between the two countries. This important conversation highlighted the situation in the Middle East and the significance of enhancing cooperation between the UAE and the United States.
Updates on Sudan
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed the tragic developments in the civil war in Sudan, emphasizing the importance of reaching an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. He also stressed the necessity of delivering humanitarian aid to civilians without any obstacles. His Highness welcomed the statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump, which called for an end to the assaults on civilians amid the ongoing conflict that has lasted for over two years.
The Situation in Gaza
The situation in Gaza was also addressed during the call, along with developments regarding the “Establishment of the Peace Council.” The United Nations Security Council recently approved Resolution 2803, submitted by the United States regarding Gaza. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasized the importance of supporting President Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict in the region, which aims to achieve security, stability, and prosperity for all the peoples of the region.
Strengthening Strategic Relations
His Highness also discussed with the U.S. Secretary of State ways to strengthen strategic relations between the UAE and the United States across various sectors. He highlighted his eagerness to express gratitude to President Donald Trump for his decision to allow the export of advanced AI semiconductor technology to Group G42. According to His Highness, this decision represents the depth of the strategic relations between the two countries and the growth and development they are witnessing in many fields.