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Emirates 24/7
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
On behalf of UAE President, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed leads UAE delegation at Gulf-US Summit
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is leading the UAE delegation at the Gulf-US Summit. Taking place in Riyadh today, the summit will be attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and US President Donald Trump. The summit is part of the US President's tour to the region, which also includes a visit to the United Arab Emirates. The tour aims to further strengthen cooperation and deepen the strategic partnership with the US, advancing shared interests in regional security, stability and sustainable development. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Times of Oman
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
HH Sayyid Asa'ad returns home
Muscat - HH Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan returned back to the Sultanate of Oman from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), after heading Oman's delegation in the Gulf-US Summit. The summit held between the GCC countries and the United States took place in Riyadh. HH Sayyid Asa'ad was accompanied by an official delegation comprising several ministers and undersecretaries.
Emirates 24/7
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Leading UAE delegation, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed arrives in Riyadh to attend Gulf-US Summit
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Riyadh leading the UAE delegation at the Gulf-US Summit on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Highness was received upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, and several Saudi senior officials. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is accompanied by a delegation including Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States of America; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; and Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The Gulf-US Summit will be held in Riyadh today and will be attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and US President Donald Trump. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Emirates 24/7
14-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
On behalf of UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi leads UAE delegation to Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has led the UAE delegation to the Gulf-US Summit held today in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed has participated in the meeting, which was attended by the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, to discuss ways to further strengthen friendship and cooperation between the GCC and the US. The summit also addressed recent regional and international developments and explored avenues to enhance security and stability across the region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his sincere appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for hosting the summit, which serves as a valuable opportunity to further strengthen the deep-rooted bonds of friendship and historic cooperation between the GCC and the US. He reaffirmed the importance of the strategic partnership between the GCC and the US, enabling both sides to advance toward broader horizons of cooperation in a way that fulfils the aspirations and shared interests of their people. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed also expressed his full confidence that the summit would further strengthen the existing strategic partnership and drive continued growth and progress across key sectors. He underscored the importance of enhancing political, economic and security coordination between the GCC and the US to further build a prosperous future for the people of the region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised that advancing regional and global peace and stability requires effective collaboration and joint action, particularly in light of current global and regional challenges. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the pivotal role of the US in further promoting regional security and stability, noting that the summit reinforces the longstanding and historic partnership between the two sides, as well as their shared commitment to promoting peace and prosperity. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed also commended the efforts of President Donald Trump's administration in mediating a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan, reaffirming the importance of dialogue as the only viable path to resolving disputes and strengthening relations for the benefit of both nations and the broader South Asian region. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed praised ongoing initiatives aimed at reaching sustainable, peaceful solutions to various regional and international issues. In this context, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed expressed optimism about recent rounds of diplomatic dialogue between the United States and Iran, and reaffirmed the UAE's support for efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote regional stability and prosperity. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed reiterated the UAE's commitment to constructive cooperation with President Trump's administration and support for efforts to identify long-term solutions to regional challenges that foster development and serve the interests of all nations. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed also reaffirmed the UAE's steadfast commitment to dialogue and diplomacy, a principle embodied by the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, championed by President Trump. The historic agreement marked a strategic milestone in advancing peace and regional cooperation. In this context, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed underlined the importance of coordinated efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians, and achieve a just and comprehensive settlement that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed stated, 'The ties between the GCC and the United States transcend traditional diplomatic frameworks, surpassing conventional horizons. A shared commitment to cooperation has forged dynamic partnerships and yielded significant achievements in emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, advanced technology, space exploration and the development of peaceful nuclear energy programs, among others.' H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed added that growing economic and trade integration among GCC states has helped create shared opportunities, particularly through a focus on key sectors such as economic development, energy, technological advancement and joint efforts to address common security challenges. In conclusion, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE's firm commitment to building a prosperous future grounded in security and stability, while serving shared interests regionally and globally and looking forward to continued advancement of diplomacy and wisdom in shaping US-GCC cooperation across political and economic fields. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Times of Oman
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
On behalf of HM The Sultan, Sayyid Asaad heads Oman's delegation at Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh
Riyadh: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, headed the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the Gulf-US Summit held in Riyadh today. In his speech during the summit, HH Sayyid Asa'ad conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and his best wishes for the success of the meeting. The speech reads as follows: "I am honoured to represent His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, at this important Gulf-US summit. I am pleased to convey to you all His Majesty's greetings and his best wishes for the success of this meeting. We hereby express our deep thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their kind invitation to this summit. "We would also like to express our thanks and appreciation to the United States of America for its ardent and constructive partnership. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its hospitality and warm welcome. We meet here today at a historical moment, one that we hope it will help shape a better future for the Middle East and chart out a path of stability, prosperity and goodness for all. The Gulf-US relations are long-term and strategic that aim at establishing the foundations of security, stability and prosperity. "This partnership that binds us takes shape in our shared commitment to achieve integration and reciprocity in political, economic, technological and defence interests, besides cooperating to resolve regional and international crises and addressing challenges. In this context, we would like to express our profound concern about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the outcome of decades of illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. This ongoing injustice, coupled with the international community's inability to achieve a just peace, is at the heart of many regional challenges. Yet, a glimmer of hope still exists. We have witnessed historic steps being made toward peace and stability. We would like to express our appreciation for President Donald Trump's constructive role in ending the conflict with Yemen and restoring safe navigation in the Red Sea. We hope that this achievement will pave the way for further success in the Yemeni issue, leading to a lasting peace and prosperity for this age-old Arab country. It is encouraging to observe the realism and mutual respect that mark the ongoing dialogue between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran about the non-proliferation of nuclear arms. These efforts inspire confidence in the possibility of reaching a practical and sustainable agreement between the two sides, motivating us all to cooperate collectively to address other issues in the region. The Trump administration's pursuit of a policy of strategic diplomacy – which favours dialogue and deal-making over escalation and confrontation – represents an exemplary approach that is highly welcomed by us. By engaging all parties and, by challenging outdated theories, the United States has opened a practical path for real positive change. We hereby reaffirm that it is impossible to achieve comprehensive peace, lasting security and the prosperity sought by all except through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, enabling both Palestinians and Israelis to live in dignity, exercise sovereignty over their respective lands and build prosperous and dignified nations. Therefore, we look forward to the Trump administration's drive to resolve this long-standing conflict that weighed heavily our region for a long time.' Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, also delivered a speech at the opening of the summit saying that 'This summit is in pursuance of the historical relationship and strategic partnership between the GCC states and the United States of America.' He pointed out that this relationship continued to grow and developed over the past decades and it has become a model for joint cooperation. This, he added, reflects joint commitment to collective action to consolidate relations, expand and develop strategic partnerships in order to meet the common aspirations. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed explained that the GCC states share the United States' belief in the importance of economic partnership and trade cooperation. He described the United States as a major trade and investment partner, as the volume of trade exchange between the two sides stood at about $120 billion in 2024. "The future we aspire to establish through the Sustainable Development Goals requires a stable and secure environment. We are aware of the magnitude of the challenge facing our region. With Your Excellency, Mr. President, and, in cooperation with our brethren in the GCC states, we seek to de-escalate the confrontation in the region, end the war in Gaza and find a lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian cause in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions in a manner that achieves security and safety for the peoples of the region,' said His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In his speech, US President Donald Trump said that the GCC states are among the most stable and prosperous nations and that the entire world is looking out for opportunities available in these countries, lauding their effective role in halting the escalation in Gaza and commending their endeavours to enhance prospects for peace in the region. In his speech, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, commended the Sultanate of Oman's diplomatic efforts that gave rise to a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Yemen. He pointed out that this step will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation and the smooth flow of international commercial shipping. Sheikh Mishal added, 'The GCC states believe that regional stability is a shared responsibility. Partnership with the United States represents a cornerstone in this process. We hope that this summit will be a step forward in building a more stable, balanced and integrated regional system based on international law, mutual respect, and shared interests.' HH Sheikh Mishal expressed the hope that the summit would provide a gateway for addressing the region's concerns and for highlighting the need to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause. He also hoped that the summit would bolster the international community's efforts to ensure security and stability in Syria, preserve the Arab republic's sovereignty and territorial integrity, end the suffering of its people and halt foreign interference in its affairs. In his speech, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressed his aspiration for the realization of further cooperation to establish a safe, stable and prosperous zone that comprises all countries of the region. King Hamad said that this wise political approach represents a unique opportunity for us all to move together toward achieving a just and lasting peace that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people through a Two-State Solution, preserves regional security and stability, and contributes to making the region free of weapons of mass destruction. In his speech, Jassim Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said the Gulf-US partnership—based on solid grounds, supported by figures and facts—paves the way for a future phase of close cooperation in all areas of common interest. Al Budaiwi noted that the GCC states continue to lead in traditional energy markets and are moving forward with partnerships with the United States in the field of clean energy. He expressed the GCC's hope for the success of international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and establish an environment that ensures security and stability for the Palestinian people. The summit dealt with means of consolidating the strategic partnership and economic investment between the GCC states and the United States, notably in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence (AI). It also covered current regional and international issues of significance to security and stability in the region.
