Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with UAE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Eisa Al Mazrouei at the Pentagon on August 22, 2024.

Pentagon spokesperson Lt. Col. Garron Garn, USMC, provided a readout of the meeting, stating that Ms. Dory reaffirmed the United States' commitment to a strong bilateral defense partnership with the UAE based on shared interests and priorities.

During their discussions, both parties addressed ongoing efforts to deescalate regional hostilities, Houthi threats to the free flow of commerce in the Red Sea, and the destabilizing actions of Iran and its regional proxies.

Ms. Dory recognized the UAE as a key partner in addressing regional challenges and highlighted opportunities to deepen bilateral security cooperation. Both sides agreed to increase joint training and exercises to address shared threats and improve interoperability.