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'I don't think we'd be here without you': US President Joe Biden thanks UAE President during G20 summit

The leader's comments come after the signing of a new shipping, rail corridor linking UAE to India, Saudi Arabia and US

Published: Sat 9 Sep 2023, 11:45 PM

Updated: Sun 10 Sep 2023, 7:03 AM

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Photo: AFP

Photo: AFP

US President Joe Biden thanked the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during the G20 summit held in New Delhi on Saturday.

In a video shared online, the US President started by saying thank you three times. He continues, "I did not mention... Sheikh Mohamed of the UAE — because I knew he wasn't speaking — but I do want to say, thank you, thank you, thank you. I don't think we'd be here without you. Thank you."

The UAE President is seen smiling and clapping in acknowledgement of the US leader's words of appreciation. Watch the warm exchange here:

Biden's remarks come after the signing of a new shipping, rail corridor linking UAE to India, Saudi Arabia and US was announced during the summit.



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