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Mohamed bin Zayed meets former US Presidents Donald Trump and George Bush as part of official trip

 


During his first official trip to the US since assuming the UAE presidency, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met with former US President Donald Trump on Thursday. He highlighted the UAE-US bilateral relations that have flourished for over 50 years, attributing their strength to a strong partnership. Sheikh Mohamed expressed his gratitude for Trump’s efforts in enhancing the strategic relationship between the two nations. Earlier, he also engaged in discussions with former US President George Bush, recalling Bush’s historic visit to the UAE in 2008.

The UAE leader praised Bush for his role in strengthening UAE-US relations during his presidency. The former president shared his pleasure in meeting Sheikh Mohamed again and reflecting on key milestones in their bilateral ties. Sheikh Mohamed also acknowledged the contribution of Bush's late father in solidifying the friendship between the UAE and the US, noting that President Bush Sr. had been "a friend of the UAE and an ally to the region during a most difficult period."

During the ongoing official visit, Sheikh Mohamed also met with US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and top executives from major tech companies. His meeting with Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, focused on discussing the longstanding UAE-US strategic partnership, as well as several regional and international issues of mutual concern. 

Additionally, Sheikh Mohamed held discussions with key tech leaders, including Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Larry Fink of BlackRock, and Jensen Huang of Nvidia. These talks revolved around rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, with a focus on deepening collaboration between the UAE and the US.

In other significant meetings during his trip, Sheikh Mohamed met with several US senators to explore ways to further strengthen relations across sectors such as the economy, climate action, and technology. On the sidelines of the visit, an agreement was signed between the two nations to enhance cooperation in customs matters, as well as boost economic, trade, and customs collaboration.

Trade and investment have been a major focus of the visit. In 2023, UAE imports from the US reached $25.9 billion, up from $21.3 billion the previous year. Similarly, UAE exports to the US increased from $3.2 billion in 2022 to $3.9 billion in 2023, reflecting the growing economic ties between the two countries.




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