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The joint statement issued by the UAE and the United States on the occasion of the official visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, to the United States, affirmed the enduring defense partnership between the two countries. So what does it mean that the UAE is a major defense partner of the United States?
In accordance with the joint statement, and in recognition of the importance of deepening the security partnership and advanced technology cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and the shared interest in conflict prevention and de-escalation, US President Joe Biden declared the UAE a major defense partner of the United States.
The UAE joins only India at this level of partnership, to enhance defence and security cooperation in the Middle East, East Africa and Indian Ocean regions.
This unique designation as a Major Defense Partner will lead to unprecedented bilateral cooperation through joint training, exercises and military cooperation between the armed forces of the United States, the UAE and India, as well as other joint military partners, to enhance regional stability.
The two presidents affirmed their commitment to close and continuous cooperation between the military forces of their two countries.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Biden praised the strong partnership in the field of security and defense.
Biden strongly affirmed the United States’ commitment to the security of the UAE and the defense of its territories, and to working to facilitate its acquisition of the capabilities necessary to defend its people and territories against external threats.
They renewed their commitment to strong bilateral security and military relations, and to expanding cooperation in the field of defense and security to enhance joint military capabilities against external threats, including through the partnership program with the US Department of Defense.
