Deputy Prime Minister Hosts Bilateral Talks with International Justice and Interior Ministers
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan convenes strategic discussions on the sidelines of the UN Crime Prevention Congress, advancing collaborative security initiatives.
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has engaged in a series of substantive meetings with justice and interior ministers from allied nations during the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026.
The bilateral discussions, held at this prestigious international forum, reflected a commitment to deepening cooperative relationships across criminal justice and security sectors. The ministerial delegations examined areas of mutual concern whilst exploring concrete mechanisms to advance shared objectives in maintaining regional and global stability.
Central to the dialogue was the operationalisation of the “Abu Dhabi Declaration,” a framework designed to translate high-level commitments into tangible partnerships and capacity-building initiatives. The ministers explored how collaborative approaches could strengthen institutional capabilities and enable comprehensive responses to contemporary security challenges.
The conversations encompassed strategies to reinforce joint efforts in achieving enhanced security outcomes, whilst simultaneously fostering conditions conducive to sustained economic development and societal prosperity. By establishing robust bilateral channels and identifying complementary interests, the participating nations signalled their determination to address transnational challenges through coordinated action and mutual support.
The 15th UN Congress itself represents a significant gathering of criminal justice professionals and policymakers, providing an invaluable platform for the exchange of expertise, best practices and emerging approaches to crime prevention. Abu Dhabi’s stewardship of this important forum underscores the Emirates’ leadership in advancing international cooperation on matters of justice and security.
Source: WAM