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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, met today with US President Joe Biden, in a bilateral meeting held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during the joint summit of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, the United States of America, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Egypt Arabia and the Republic of Iraq.

President Biden offered his personal condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the people of the UAE on the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, "may God have mercy on him." In turn, His Highness thanked President Biden and the American people for the visit of Vice President Kamala Harris and her accompanying delegation to Abu Dhabi during the month of May To offer condolences.

President Biden also congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates, and invited His Highness to visit the United States later this year.

The two sides discussed a number of regional and global opportunities and challenges, which require close coordination between the UAE and the United States, as they are strategic partners.

In the field of regional diplomacy, President Biden expressed his appreciation for the personal leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in removing barriers, establishing diplomatic relations with Israel and deepening cooperation with other countries in the region.

The two sides discussed the role of the United States in helping to establish new economic, commercial, and popular relations between Israel, the UAE, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as in deepening ties between these countries, Egypt and Jordan through new frameworks of cooperation.

In the field of defense, the two sides affirmed their commitment to deepening intensive security cooperation, which made both countries safer and contributed to regional peace and stability.. President Biden indicated that the UAE is the only country in the Middle East that has deployed its military forces alongside the US army in every international security alliance that has participated In it the United States since Desert Shield / Desert Storm in 1990-1991, and the two sides also noted the close cooperation that has continued for decades in their countries' joint mission to combat terrorism and violent extremism.

President Biden renewed his commitment to support the defense of the United Arab Emirates against terrorist acts and other hostile acts, such as the attacks that targeted civilian sites in the UAE in January 2022. Gulf Cooperation, Egypt, Iraq and Jordan.

For his part, His Highness the President stressed that the United States is the main security partner of the UAE, pointing to the keenness of both sides to accelerate and intensify discussions to strengthen these historical relations.

The two sides affirmed their commitment to continue the close cooperation that led to the armistice in Yemen, which enters its fifteenth week today, expressing their appreciation for the effective work of the Cooperation Council, the US Special Envoy and the United Nations in achieving the armistice, stressing their commitment to make all efforts to direct the parties forward in a political process by would bring about a lasting settlement of the conflict.

President Biden stressed the threats still emanating from Yemen and others, and the importance of ensuring that the UAE possesses the best and most effective means to defend its land and people.

His Highness the President and the US President also affirmed their commitment to continue to use their collective diplomatic standing to de-escalate and end conflicts elsewhere in the region.

The two sides discussed the importance of protecting the prospects of the "two-state solution" and ensuring that the "Abrahamic Agreement" benefits the Palestinians as well, and reiterated their support for Iraq, welcoming the historic agreements to link Iraq's electricity grid to the networks of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other projects that increase Iraq's integration in the entire region. .

With regard to the economy, trade and trade relations, President Biden noted that the UAE is one of the fastest growing US economic partnerships in the world, in addition to being the largest US trading partner in the Middle East and an important investor in the US economy.

President Biden welcomed the UAE's economic initiatives throughout the Middle East and beyond, including recent free trade agreements signed with Israel, India and Indonesia as well as new investments in Jordan and Egypt.

The two sides assigned their respective teams to identify areas for deepening and expanding trade partnerships, in addition to negotiating a broader strategic framework agreement between the UAE and the United States.

President Biden commended the UAE's efforts to enhance its policies and implementation mechanisms in combating financial crimes and illegal financial flows. The two sides highlighted the comprehensive and lasting educational, cultural and health partnerships between the two countries.

President Biden welcomed the UAE's long-term commitment to global energy security as a reliable and responsible supplier and noted its pioneering role in driving climate action, energy transformation and the development of clean energy technologies.

His Highness the President of the State invited President Biden to attend the Conference of States Parties (COP28) to be held in the UAE in 2023.

His Highness the President of the State and the US President pointed to the importance of launching the settlement of water and solar energy between Israel and Jordan, with Emirati and American support and investment, as a model for future partnerships in the region.

The two sides asked their climate envoys, John Kerry and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, to explore new opportunities in the field of climate and clean energy to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

The two sides also referred to the success of Expo 2020 in the UAE, which strengthened its role as a host for global events that promote sustainability, innovation and dialogue.

President Biden also noted the importance of the UAE as a force for change, global citizenship and prosperity, and praised the UAE's leadership in promoting religious coexistence and challenging religious hatred through initiatives such as the Abrahamic Family House and the Hedayah Center, and expressed his appreciation for the role played by the UAE in bringing thousands of Tons of medical supplies delivered to countries around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic and their response to calls for humanitarian assistance during natural disasters and conflicts across the region.

The two sides also pointed to the exceptional position of the UAE as a country of tolerance that includes more than 200 nationalities of different religious and ethnic backgrounds coexisting peacefully among themselves, and as the most popular destination for Arab youth seeking a brighter and more prosperous future.

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