Abdullah bin Zayed Meets Foreign Ministers on the Sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly
New York, September 18 - On the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, held separate meetings with several foreign ministers representing countries participating in the assembly.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Michael Martin, the Foreign Minister of Ireland, and His Excellency Bakhtiyor Sahidov, the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan. During these meetings, they discussed various items on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly, in addition to bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors such as economic, trade, investment, cultural, educational, agricultural, technological, food security, renewable energy, and more.
The discussions also touched on climate-related matters and the significance of leveraging this global platform to mobilize international efforts in confronting the impacts of climate change. This is particularly relevant with the upcoming Climate Ambition Summit held in conjunction with the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan briefed the foreign ministers on the United Arab Emirates' preparations to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai during November and December. In this regard, he emphasized that the world anticipates COP28 with boundless ambition and great hope, along with a shared desire to make a tangible impact and bring about a qualitative transformation in global climate action. The UAE aims to use its hosting of this prominent international event to reinforce a sustainable international cooperative approach that catalyzes a comprehensive shift in climate initiatives on multiple fronts.
Moreover, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed various topics of mutual interest and the latest developments on both regional and international fronts with His Excellency Michael Martin, the Foreign Minister of Ireland, and His Excellency Bakhtiyor Sahidov, the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan.
His Highness underscored the United Arab Emirates' commitment to establishing positive and constructive international partnerships built on inclusiveness and multilateral collaboration. This approach aims to achieve sustainable economic growth and comprehensive development in societies.
On the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, His Highness also met with His Excellency Santiago Andrés Cafiero, the Foreign Minister of Argentina. They discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance and develop them for the mutual benefit of both nations.
Following the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Santiago Andrés Cafiero signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of cybersecurity between the two countries.
In a related context, during his meeting with Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed various matters of common interest and exchanged viewpoints on them.
These meetings were attended by Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Mohammed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, Her Excellency Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mohamed Issa Boushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations.
