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

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.

• New shipping, rail corridor linking UAE to India, Saudi Arabia and US announced