President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with US President Donald Trump over the phone about boosting strategic ties, while discussing the outcome of Deputy Abu Dhabi Ruler and National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s US visit last week. Sharjah 24 reports. The two heads of state also discussed ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, while Al Nahyan argued for the importance of allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gazans.

REMEMBER- The visit last week saw the UAE pledge USD 1.4 tn in investments in the US through a 10-year investment framework, which will focus on sectors like AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing.

Al Nahyan also met with Jordan’s King Abdullah in Abu Dhabi yesterday, where the two discussed bilateral ties and the importance of a ceasefire in Gaza, Wam reports.

ALSO- Foreign Affairs State Minister Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan met Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in State House Entebbe in Uganda as part of a state delegation, according to a press release. The two discussed areas of mutual interest, as well as regional and international issues.