Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates. The conversation focused on developments in Yemen and wider security and stability issues in the Middle East.
Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated, "Secretary Rubio spoke with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the situation in Yemen and broader issues affecting Middle Eastern security and stability."
This discussion is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates concerning regional challenges.
