UAE President rejects Palestinian Displacement in meeting with US Secretary of State
Abu Dhabi — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan reaffirmed his country’s firm opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians during a high-level meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday.
The two leaders discussed regional stability, the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and ways to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the UAE and the United States, according to UAE state media.
During their talks in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed stressed the UAE’s commitment to a two-state solution as the only sustainable path to peace. He emphasized that efforts to rebuild Gaza must be directly linked to long-term stability in the region, warning that any expansion of the conflict would pose a significant threat to regional security.
Senior Emirati officials, including National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, were present at the meeting, highlighting the UAE’s high-level engagement on the issue.
The UAE has consistently called for de-escalation in Gaza and remains committed to providing humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians affected by the conflict. The country has also pushed for diplomatic efforts to secure a peaceful resolution and prevent further humanitarian crises.