The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Secretary thanked Sheikh Abdullah for the UAE’s generous humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and affirmed the importance of urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza and preventing further spread of the conflict. The Secretary also stressed continued U.S. commitment to achieving sustained peace through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel. The Secretary and Sheikh Abdullah also discussed the importance of ending the conflict in Sudan and preventing further widespread civilian harm. They affirmed our shared commitment to building a more secure and prosperous region and underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
