Abdullah Bin Zayed Engages With Foreign Ministers On Bilateral Cooperation At UNGA 79 In New York

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in separate discussions with several foreign ministers during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) in New York. These meetings included talks with Abderaman Koulamallah from Chad, Maria Malmer Stenergard from Sweden, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar from India, Bakhtiyor Saidov from Uzbekistan, Cho Tae-yul from Korea, and Amery Browne from Trinidad and Tobago.

The focus of these discussions was on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors such as economy, commerce, investment, culture, education, health, agriculture, technology, artificial intelligence, food security, renewable energy, and climate. The aim was to explore ways to strengthen partnerships in these areas for mutual benefit.

During these meetings, Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the UAE's dedication to broadening its international partnerships. He stressed the importance of creating new opportunities for sustainable growth and prosperity that align with people's aspirations for a future filled with advancement and well-being.

The conversations also covered significant topics on the UNGA 79 agenda. There was a focus on the United Nations' efforts to enhance international multilateral cooperation to tackle global challenges effectively. This included discussions on how countries can work together to address pressing issues worldwide.

Sheikh Abdullah and the foreign ministers exchanged insights on recent developments in regional and international contexts. They considered how these developments impact global peace and security. Additionally, they discussed the situation in the Middle East and expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The meetings were attended by notable UAE officials including Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs; Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister of Advanced Sciences and Technology; and Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN.

These discussions underscored a shared commitment among participating nations to foster collaboration across various domains. By addressing both bilateral interests and broader global issues at forums like UNGA 79, countries aim to contribute positively towards international stability and development.

With inputs from WAM