UAE Delegation Advances Global Priorities at UN General Assembly High-Level Week
Led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a 137-member UAE delegation concluded its participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, championing conflict resolution, climate action and sustainable development.
The United Arab Emirates’ delegation, under the distinguished leadership of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has successfully concluded its engagement with the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The comprehensive delegation comprised 137 participants in total, including 47 ministers, assistant ministers and senior officials who participated across a range of UN events and engagements hosted by the UAE Mission in New York.
Throughout the week, the UAE delegation articulated a nuanced diplomatic agenda encompassing several critical global priorities. These included advancing mechanisms for conflict resolution and global stability, promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence amongst nations, and advocating for meaningful reform of the United Nations to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency through emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed conducted bilateral meetings with notable heads of state and government, including Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, and Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador. A significant multilateral engagement saw the Deputy Prime Minister meet with U.S. President Donald Trump alongside leaders from Qatar, Turkiye, Syria, Kuwait, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, and Oman. He also engaged with over 30 foreign ministers across various bilateral discussions.
A notable dimension of the delegation’s work involved youth engagement. At a Youth Dialogue hosted by the UAE Mission, 52 youth delegates from 10 countries gathered to discuss contemporary challenges and opportunities affecting young people, with emphasis placed upon their pivotal role in developing solutions to global developments.
The UAE’s national statement was delivered by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, who underscored the nation’s unwavering commitment to de-escalation, bridge-building, and the advancement of diplomatic dialogue on the international stage.
On climate and sustainability, Dr. Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, delivered remarks addressing sea level rise at the High-Level Plenary, whilst engaging in sessions on food supply chain resilience and climate adaptation financing. The UAE is preparing to co-host the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi this December alongside Senegal, with the delegation highlighting sustainable water solutions throughout its engagements.
The delegation also pursued advancement on technology and energy cooperation. H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, engaged with Canadian Prime Minister H.E. Mark Carney and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright regarding renewable energy and advanced technology partnerships.
Health initiatives were advanced through meetings between Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, to enhance global health partnerships.
The delegation’s efforts were recognised internationally, with H.E. Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, receiving the Changemaker Award from the Global Partnerships Forum for his contributions to sustainable and inclusive development.
Source: WAM