NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – On September 22, in New York, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in a gathering convened by U.S. President Donald Trump. This assembly, held amidst the 81st United Nations General Assembly, gathered senior officials and leaders from Arab and Islamic nations to deliberate on regional developments, security challenges, economic growth, and international collaboration. It was part of a series of high-level diplomatic engagements coinciding with the UN’s annual meeting.
Among those attending were 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 was also present, as was Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated along with senior officials from Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also took part in the discussions.
The conversations centered on regional stability and security, with a focus on supporting developmental initiatives across the Middle East. Attendees exchanged ideas on strengthening international efforts to confront both regional and global challenges. Multilateral strategies aimed at fostering peace, stability, and economic progress were discussed extensively. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s backing for initiatives at the regional and international levels that aim to ease tensions and promote enduring peace, tying these goals to broader objectives of security, stability, and prosperity for the region’s populations.
Leaders explore pathways to regional security and stability
During the talks in New York, Sheikh Abdullah underscored the strength of the UAE-US partnership, describing it as built on trust, mutual respect, and shared interests. He highlighted the collaboration across sectors aligned with their economic and development priorities. Additionally, Sheikh Abdullah expressed appreciation for Trump’s efforts to enhance security, stability, peace, and development efforts in the Middle East. His remarks reflected the UAE government’s support for diplomatic engagement and international cooperation in regional issues.
The assembly also addressed strategies for enhancing multilateral responses to ongoing regional and international issues. Discussions focused on cooperation avenues that could promote peace, development, and stability throughout the Middle East. Held within the broader diplomatic context of the UN General Assembly, the meeting coincided with bilateral and multilateral talks among governments. President Trump organized this session as part of his New York schedule, bringing together senior representatives from Gulf countries and several other regional nations.
UAE affirms commitment to de-escalation efforts
Sheikh Abdullah was accompanied at the event by several senior UAE officials, including Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, and UAE ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba. Their participation was part of a broader UAE diplomatic effort surrounding the UN General Assembly, with Sheikh Abdullah holding meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials to discuss bilateral cooperation, economic ties, international security, and other key topics on the agenda.
Centering the discussions were issues related to regional security and international coordination, with the UAE emphasizing de-escalation, lasting peace, and economic development as core priorities. The participants also explored cooperation through international institutions and wider efforts to address regional challenges. These dialogues complemented a busy diplomatic calendar linked to the 81st UN General Assembly, where political leaders and foreign ministers used informal meetings to discuss security, development, and bilateral relations beyond the formal sessions.