A army delegation from the UAE acquired its US counterpart to debate protection affairs on Friday, the Emirates Information Company (WAM) reported.
The 2 sides met “to make sure extra coordination” in protection fields and focus on means to additional develop pleasant ties.
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The assembly was held between Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the Naval Forces, and Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command.
Earlier in August, the Pentagon licensed a proposed UAE request to purchase THAAD missile rounds, two THAAD Launch Management Stations (LCS), and two THAAD Tactical Operations Stations (TOS).
This sale would help US nationwide safety pursuits and enhance the safety of an vital regional accomplice, the Pentagon stated.
The US and UAE traditionally share a powerful relationship in varied fields together with know-how, house, and importantly, protection.
The rich Gulf state hosts US troops and has been a strategic accomplice to Washington for many years.
Final month, US President Joe Biden invited his Emirati counterpart, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, to go to the US, a pleasant gesture after months of strained ties over the Ukraine battle and different points.
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