UAE joins high-level New York talks on Middle East security, stability and cooperation. Attendees included Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also participated. Representatives from Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon joined the discussions, along with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Discussions centered on ensuring security and stability across the Middle East and on fostering development initiatives in the region. The participants also explored avenues to enhance international cooperation to confront regional and global challenges. They examined multilateral efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, and economic progress. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to regional and global initiatives focused on reducing tensions and establishing durable peace, linking these aims to broader goals of security, stability, and prosperity for the region’s populations. Regional Leaders Address Security and Stability Challenges During the discussions in New York, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the strong relationship between the UAE and the United States. He characterized their partnership as built on trust, mutual respect, and shared strategic interests. The two nations collaborate across various sectors aligned with their economic and development objectives. Sheikh Abdullah also praised Trump’s efforts related to security, stability, peace, and development within the
