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Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Secretary Rubio's Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Office of the Spokesperson

December 17, 2025

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister continued discussions on Sudan and the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire. They also discussed the importance of stability in Yemen in the fight against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists.

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