UAE and US Presidents hold strategic talks

Sharjah 24 – WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with US President Donald Trump on enhancing the strategic partnership between the UAE and the United States, during the US President's state visit to the UAE.

Strengthening bilateral cooperation

The meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, focused on ways to deepen cooperation across fields such as investment, energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and industry.

Regional and global issues addressed

The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional and international developments, emphasising the need to contain regional escalations that threaten security and stability.

A historic and enduring partnership

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the 50-year UAE-US partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening this relationship in pursuit of global peace and prosperity.

Shared vision for the future

Both leaders underscored their joint commitment to enhancing the UAE-US strategic partnership. His Highness praised President Trump's role in elevating bilateral ties, especially in the fields of emerging technologies and the new economy.

Launch of 1GW AI Cluster

The leaders also celebrated the launch of a new 1GW AI cluster to be housed within an Abu Dhabi-based AI campus, marking another milestone in the countries’ forward-looking collaboration.

State visit and formal dinner

In honour of the visit, His Highness hosted a dinner banquet for President Trump and his delegation. The US President signed the Qasr Al Watan guestbook, expressing appreciation for the UAE’s hospitality and reaffirming the strength of bilateral relations.

High-level attendance

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; along a number of ministers and senior officials, as well as the delegation accompanying the US President.