Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the Board of Peace and the ongoing implementation of Phase Two of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.  The Secretary expressed his gratitude to the UAE for its generous contribution of $1.2 billion to bring peace, prosperity and security to Gaza.  They spoke about ongoing developments in Sudan and the continued need for a humanitarian truce.  Additionally, the Secretary and Foreign Minister noted the strong AI cooperation and partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.  They agreed to continue coordination in support of regional security, stability, and economic prosperity.