DUBAI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States announced Wednesday the entry into force of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), signed earlier this year, according to the official WAM news agency.
The agreement "will enhance military coordination between the two nations, further advancing an already robust military, political, and economic partnership at a critical time", WAM said, citing a joint statement.
The UAE and the United States share a deep interest in promoting prosperity and stability in the region, said the statement.
It added that the DCA will advance the common interest by fostering closer collaboration on defence and security matters and supporting efforts by both nations to maintain security in the Gulf region.
