UAE, US presidents discuss strategic relations on sidelines of Jeddah Summit

The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Joe Biden discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored opportunities for bolstering cooperation and joint efforts to achieve their future goals, as strategic partners.  The discussion was held on the sidelines of the Jeddah Security and Development Summit on July 16.

According to the state news agency, WAM, President Biden offered his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the UAE people over the death of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

President Biden also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his election as the UAE’s President and invited him to visit the US.

The meeting explored many areas of cooperation between the two nations, such as economic, investment and sustainable development, as well as environmental preservation, combatting climate change, food security and other key sectors.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his appreciation for the visit of the US delegation, headed by Vice President Kamala Harris, to offer condolences over the death of Sheikh Khalifa.