ABU DHABI (WAM)

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday discussed with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the strategic relations between the two countries during a phone call.

During the call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed also congratulated Rubio on his appointment as the US Secretary of State and wished him success.

His Highness expressed his eagerness to work with Rubio to enhance the friendship and strategic partnership between the UAE and the US, contributing to regional and international peace and security.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed highlighted the dynamic and evolving nature of the UAE-US strategic relationship, rooted in a long history of constructive collaboration that advances the shared interests of both nations and fosters development and prosperity for their peoples.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Rubio also reviewed regional and global developments and efforts to combat extremism and hatred, promote tolerance and coexistence, and support worldwide peace, stability and development.