The United Arab Emirates and the United States have announced that the Defence Co-operation Agreement (DCA), which was signed earlier this year, has officially come into force.
The agreement will enhance military co-ordination between the two nations, further advancing an already robust military, political and economic partnership at a critical time.
“The United Arab Emirates and the United States share a deep interest in promoting prosperity and stability in the region,” said a joint statement posted on the state-run UAE news agency (WAM).
The pact will advance that interest by fostering closer collaboration on defence and security matters and supporting efforts by both nations to maintain security in the Gulf region, the statement added.