UAE foreign minister meets US interior secretary in Washington

Abdullah bin Zayed, the United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Washington during an ongoing working visit, WAM reported.

The discussions focused on the long-standing strategic relationship between the UAE and the United States and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors in line with shared national interests.

The two sides reviewed opportunities for collaboration in energy and artificial intelligence, including expanding partnerships and opening new markets to support sustainable growth in both countries.

Abdullah bin Zayed described UAE-U.S. relations as “founded on solid pillars of mutual trust and constructive partnership,” noting that the historic relationship has served as a model of cooperation across political, economic, and technological sectors.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri and UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba.