Monday, May 16, 2022 – 11:40 PM
ABU DHABI, 16th May, WAM / His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Anthony Blinken, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the friendly United States of America.
His Excellency offered his condolences to His Highness on the death of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him.
His Excellency expressed his wishes for the UAE to continue progress and prosperity, and for the strategic relations between the two countries to grow and progress, under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him.”
During his meeting with His Excellency the US Secretary of State over a working dinner in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the prospects for strategic relations between the two friendly countries and the opportunities for growth and development of joint cooperation in all fields.
The two sides also discussed the situation in the region and regional and international issues of common interest, including the developments of the Ukrainian crisis.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his thanks and appreciation to the US Secretary of State for his condolences and the good feelings he showed towards the UAE leadership, government and people.
His Highness stressed that the UAE, under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, is looking forward to strengthening its strategic relations with the United States of America in order to achieve the mutual interests of the two countries, contribute to consolidating the pillars of security and stability in the region, and meet the aspirations of its peoples. in development and prosperity.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, diplomatic advisor to His Highness the President of the State, His Excellency Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and His Excellency Yousef Manea Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States of America.
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