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UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with former US President Donald Trump on Thursday as part of his official visit to the US.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the long-standing relationship between the UAE and the United States, which has lasted more than 50 years.
Sheikh Mohammed also acknowledged the role played by Trump in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries during his presidency, according to a statement by news agency WAM. Trump is currently a Republican candidate running for the US presidential election later this year.
Earlier this week, Sheikh Mohammed met with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington. The two leaders discussed expanding economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of technology and AI, and reviewed recent investments in the United States by UAE companies such as MGX.
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UAE President and US President Joe Biden
The trip, which began on Monday, will be Sheikh Mohammed’s first official visit to the United States as president. He has already met with President Joe Biden at the White House, making this the fourth bilateral meeting under the Biden-Harris administration. The leaders reaffirmed the strong strategic and defense partnership between the United States and the UAE and explored new opportunities for cooperation in areas such as technology, renewable energy and investment.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US President Joe Biden earlier this week. (Credit: Getty Images)
Bilateral trade between the UAE and the US will reach $31.4 billion in 2023, with the US exporting $24.8 billion of goods and services to the UAE, an increase of 19% from 2022. The US trade surplus reached $18.3 billion, the fourth largest. worldwide.
UAE investments in the US exceed $1 trillion, support 166,000 US jobs, and cover sectors such as real estate, technology and renewable energy. During this visit, Sheikh Mohammed continued to promote deepening economic ties, putting renewable energy and technical cooperation at the forefront of discussions.