Remarks With United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Before Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. I’m delighted to welcome His Excellency here today. The United Arab Emirates is a country with whom we have a very close and constructive relationship that encompasses a broad array of important issues. I’m looking forward to deepening and strengthening that partnership.FOREIGN MINISTER ABDULLAH: I’m delighted to be here in Washington, D.C., but – with you, Madame Secretary, I certainly wish you all the very best in your great job, but I am here as well to show you how the UAE will continue to be a very strong friend and an ally to your great country.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you.
PRN: 2009/295
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