President Sheikh Mohamed has received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a tour of the Middle East.
Regional and international issues of mutual concern featured prominently in their discussions, with developments across the Middle East taking centre stage, state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday.
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Rubio both stressed the need to focus on security, stability and lasting peace throughout the region, reflecting a shared commitment to addressing ongoing challenges.
The US Secretary of State's visit came after an initial agreement was reached between Iran and the US, which ended almost four months of conflict in the region.
Mr Rubio arrived in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour on Tuesday, during which he is expected to speak to allies about the merits of the interim agreement and a final deal that could follow.
“[I] met with UAE’s President Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, where we discussed President Trump’s MoU with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and regional stability,” Mr Rubio posted on X. “I thanked the UAE leadership for their unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed our commitment to Emirati security and to our strong bilateral partnership.”
The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President.
After leaving the UAE, Mr Rubio travelled to Kuwait, where the US Embassy resumed operations during his visit and he attended a flag-raising ceremony, Reuters reported.
“The American flag: a symbol of liberty, unity, and freedom now flies proudly once again over Kuwait City,” Mr Rubio wrote on X.
“Kuwait is an indispensable partner for regional security and stability. The United States looks forward to strengthening our partnership across all areas of co-operation.”
