President Joe Biden and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed discussed on Tuesday the threat posed by Iran, the White House said.
President Biden spoke with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed to address regional security. He emphasized our commitment to consult with our Gulf partners as we consider our approach to Iran — and thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the UAE’s partnership in Afghanistan.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 5, 2021
"They discussed regional and global challenges, including Afghanistan, the nuclear and regional dimensions of the threat posed by Iran, as well as the common quest for de-escalation and peace in the Middle East," the statement said.
Biden underlined the "strategic importance" of the UAE establishing relations with Israel last year and expressed his full support for expanding these arrangements.
They also agreed on the priority of working together to address conflicts, including the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
#US President Joe Biden discussed #Iran, #Israel and the Middle East with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the #UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the White House says.https://t.co/qz21ZhELCp
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) May 4, 2021
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