Harris stresses US-Emirati partnership after MBZ meeting

The visit by Vice President Kamala Harris and other US officials come as relations between Washington and Abu Dhabi hit a rough patch.
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters while departing the Senate Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2022.
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters while departing the Senate Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2022. - BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images
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A high-level presidential delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to pay respects following the death of the country’s president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

During her trip to Abu Dhabi, Harris met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who on Saturday replaced his half brother as UAE president. Harris’ trip marked the highest-level visit to the Persian Gulf country since the Biden administration took office in January 2021.

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