UAE President Hosts US Envoys and Arab League Chief
President Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted US envoys for Russia-Ukraine talks and met with the Arab League chief to discuss Middle East stability.
Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, led a series of high-level diplomatic engagements in the UAE between November 13 and 14. He first received a United States delegation, including presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to facilitate trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine. These discussions, mediated by the United States, aim to secure a political solution to the conflict and promote global stability.
Following the trilateral talks, the UAE President hosted Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby on Friday. The two leaders conducted consultations on the political climate in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on security and humanitarian challenges. During the meeting, Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed advocated for diplomacy and constructive engagement as the primary tools for conflict resolution, while reaffirming the UAE's commitment to Arab solidarity and unity.
Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby praised the UAE's role in supporting regional cooperation. The discussions focused on aligning Arab League initiatives with the shared security and economic interests of member states to promote regional stability.