Abu Dhabi, June 24 -- The United States has provided further insights into the high-level deliberations between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior Emirati leaders in Abu Dhabi.

Detailing the engagement, the US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott noted that the leaders focused on President Donald Trump's efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, while underlining the critical importance of regional peace and stability.

The discussions also touched upon the robust bilateral US-UAE ties and their enduring partnership across the sectors of defence and commerce, Pigott added.

According to the spokesperson, Rubio "thanked the UAE for their leadersh...