9 minutes agoBeden welcomes the leader of the United Arab Emirates at the White House for talks on Lebanon and Gaza
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(2 years ago)US President Joe Biden has welcomed his United Emirates counterpart at the White House to discuss ways to reduce tensions between Israel and Lebanon, as well as efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. Beden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet separately with the president of the United Emirates. [...]
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet separately with the president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayian, the first in what is expected to be a series of foreign leaders' gatherings during the week of the United Nations General Assembly.
Biden said Lebanon and Gaza will be part of their discussions, along with Artificial Intelligence, writes ReutersHe's following in on Telegrafie.
Before their meeting, the American leader said he was informed of the recent development between Israel and Lebanon, adding: “I continue to be in touch with our counterparts and we are working on a way to allow people to return home safe”.
Sheikh Mohammed said his country had a “steadfast commitment to work with the US and deepen strategic partnership between allies.
Harris also plans to discuss efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage agreement at its special meeting with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, the first-ever visit by a president of the United Arab Emirates to the White House.
As reported, the meeting will give the democratic candidate an opportunity to demonstrate national security barriers at a time when the administration is under pressure to prevent conflicts in the Middle East.
Otherwise, the White House talks are expected to include topics also on the Sudan conflict.
