Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the conversation focused on ongoing efforts to secure a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan.
During the discussion, both officials reaffirmed the importance of the strategic relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
"The Secretary and Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the strategic relationship between the United States and the UAE," said Pigott. "The Secretary and the Foreign Minister continued discussions on our collective efforts to achieving a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan."
This call is part of continued diplomatic engagement between both countries regarding regional stability.
