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ABU DHABI (WAM)
Ben Dietderich, Press Secretary and Chief Spokesperson at the US Department of Energy, said that the United States and the United Arab Emirates share a long-standing relationship in the energy sector and are committed to strengthening cooperation on global energy supply security and resilient infrastructure.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dietderich said, “We see great potential to expand our collaboration and welcome the UAE’s growing investments in American energy projects,” adding that new partnerships would drive economic growth on both sides.
Dietderich highlighted the trusted partnership between the two nations in the field of civil nuclear cooperation, stressing the department’s support for the continued safe and innovative deployment of nuclear technologies.
He also pointed to the increasing importance of building energy infrastructure to support emerging sectors such as data centres and artificial intelligence, and underscored the US commitment to advancing joint work in this area.
The energy relationship between the UAE and the United States, he emphasised, goes beyond trade and investment—encompassing knowledge exchange, institutional development, and the advancement of affordable, reliable, and secure energy in both countries.
In April, the UAE hosted the US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on his first official overseas visit since taking office, marking the UAE as the initial stop on his Middle East tour. During his two-day visit, Wright held high-level talks with senior government and industry leaders across the country.
