Washington – April 15, 2026 – Speaking immediately at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed the UAE’s resilience in the face of Iran’s latest, unprecedented assaults on the nation.
HE Al Hashimy highlighted the effectiveness of UAE air defenses and the resolve, resilience and power of UAE residents and residents.
“Our community reaffirmed what the UAE has put on the table as a way of life, to not just be prosperous, but also to live in security,” she mentioned. “That is a testament to the leadership of the country and the spirit of the Emirates.”
The Minister additionally addressed the important challenge of freedom of navigation, noting the worldwide financial affect of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Nobody should control the Strait of Hormuz – that’s the whole point,” she mentioned. “International passageways are a public good.”
HE Al Hashimy acknowledged that the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial hall for round one-fifth of international vitality provides and a key artery for a variety of important items, together with 30% of international fertilizers, 25% of liquefied pure fuel, 25% of international oil provides and 70% of the world’s petrochemical supplies.
The Minister emphasised that any sustainable decision to the battle should tackle the basis causes of instability and make sure the safety of international commerce routes and important financial infrastructure.
Underscoring the UAE’s forward-looking imaginative and prescient, HE Al Hashimy mentioned the nation’s partnership with the US is just getting stronger. She careworn that latest regional tensions haven’t weakened this partnership; reasonably, they’ve bolstered shut coordination.
“This is a relationship that is not just diversified, but it’s also an ambitious relationship that goes from one administration to another,” she mentioned. “We have already invested about a trillion dollars in the US economy, and we’ve committed to investing another $1.4 trillion over 10 years.”
The Minister cited the UAE’s cooperation with the US on house exploration for instance of the formidable, modern nature of the bilateral relationship.
HE Al Hashimy’s feedback come throughout a go to to Washington the place she can even meet with members of Congress, main coverage specialists and humanitarian NGOs.
In her engagements with American counterparts, the Minister will reinforce the depth of UAE-US relations and underscore the significance of cooperation to boost stability, assist sustainable financial progress and tackle shared international priorities.
Watch a full recording of HE Al Hashimy’s Semafor remarks here.
