US-United Arab Emirates Joint Military Dialogue concludes in Abu Dhabi - GulfToday

US-United Arab Emirates Joint Military Dialogue concludes in Abu Dhabi

  • 23 Nov 2022
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Both parties agreed on the importance of the US-UAE strategic partnership.

The UAE Ministry of Defence has concluded the United Arab Emirates-United States Joint Military Dialogue ( JMD), which was held from 20th to 21st November in Abu Dhabi and co-chaired by Lt. General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Dr. Colin Kahl, Under Secretary of Defence for Policy.

Over the two-day dialogue, delegations discussed a broad range of regional and defence issues of mutual interest, including threats to regional security, as well as increasing cooperation on counterterrorism, maritime security, and air and missile defence.

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The two sides affirmed their commitment to a strong bilateral defence relationship.

Both parties agreed on the importance of the US-UAE strategic partnership as one based on shared interests and priorities.

The JMD is the foremost bilateral defence forum for advancing the US-UAE defence partnership.

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