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UAE, US discuss combating antisemitism in Washington talks

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun during a working visit to Washington.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun © WAM

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun © WAM

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun during a working visit to Washington.

The talks focused on strengthening UAE–US strategic relations and advancing joint efforts to promote dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence. Both sides also discussed measures to counter hate speech and extremism in all forms.

Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the role of the Abraham Accords as a platform for building trust and fostering a culture of peace in the region. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting international initiatives aimed at combating antisemitism and promoting human fraternity.

He stressed that protecting societies from extremism requires close international cooperation and reiterated the UAE’s readiness to work with the United States and partners to promote stability and coexistence.

By Georges Butros 

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