You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated,and is now available. Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan [ https://www.state.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-uae-president-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan/ ] 02/11/2025 04:20 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson Home [ https://www.state.gov ]Office of the Spokesperson [ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-public-diplomacy-and-public-affairs/bureau-of-global-public-affairs/office-of-the-spokesperson/ ]Press Releases [ /press-releases/ ]…Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hide Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Readout February 11,2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today. The Secretary and the President affirmed the importance of the U.S.-UAE strategic partnership that includes promoting security and stability in the region. The Secretary expressed a desire for further bilateral cooperation and investment,including in artificial intelligence and frontier technologies. The Secretary and the President also discussed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the importance of ensuring that Hamas releases all hostages,including American citizens. The Secretary thanked the President for the UAE’s humanitarian assistance to Gaza,and highlighted the imperative of ensuring that Hamas can never rule Gaza or threaten Israel again. They noted their support for the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. Tags Bilateral Relations and Engagement [ https://www.state.gov/policy-issues/bilateral-relations-and-engagement/ ] Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs [ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-near-eastern-affairs/ ] Office of the Spokesperson [ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-public-diplomacy-and-public-affairs/bureau-of-global-public-affairs/office-of-the-spokesperson/ ] The Secretary of State [ https://www.state.gov/secretary/ ] United Arab Emirates [ https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/united-arab-emirates/ ] body { font-size: 1em; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #333333; } ________________________________________________________________________ Stay connected with the State Department: The Great Seal [ http://www.state.gov/ ]RSS Feed [ http://www.state.gov/misc/echannels/66791.htm ]Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/statedept ]Flickr [ http://www.flickr.com/photos/statephotos ] YouTube [ http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo ] Instagram [ http://instagram.com/statedept ] ________________________________________________________________________