NEW YORK: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The discussions primarily centered around UAE-UN partnerships across various sectors, including humanitarian aid, renewable energy, climate action, and sustainable development.
Sheikh Abdullah and Guterres reviewed the outcomes of the UAE’s membership in the UN Security Council for 2022-2023, highlighting the UAE’s contributions to international peace, security, and humanitarian response operations. They also discussed the UAE’s preparations for hosting the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in November in Dubai.
UAE’s Commitment to Accelerating Response to Climate Change
Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the UAE’s commitment to accelerating the global response to climate change for the sake of peace and security, with a focus on turning climate challenges into opportunities for sustainable economic development.
During the meeting, the two officials exchanged views on regional and global developments, mutual interests, and challenges to international peace and security. Guterres expressed gratitude to the UAE for its enhanced engagement with the UN and for hosting COP28.
The meeting was attended by several UAE officials, including Reem bint Ibrahim Al-Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative to the UN, Mohamed Issa Abu Shehab, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, and Majid Al Suwaidi, Special Representative of COP28.
