United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting the UAE as part of a tour of the Middle East. They reviewed strategic cooperation between the UAE and US and discussed ways to further strengthen coordination across various fields in support of shared interests, reported the UAE’s state news agency WAM. The meeting addressed regional and international issues of mutual concern, with a focus on developments in the Middle East. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Marco Rubio underscored the importance of advancing the foundations of security, stability, and lasting peace across the region. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; and a number of officials.
