Mohamed and Brazilian leader discuss cooperation
Sheikh Mohamed thanked Bolsonaro and highlighted the UAE’S keenness to enhance its cooperation with Brazil, especially in helping provide communities with beter lives
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday received Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil, in the Al Shati Palace.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and President Bolsonaro discussed the friendship and cooperation between the two friendly countries and ways of strengthening them, most notably in investment, economy, commerce, technology and sustainability.
They also discussed several regional and international issues of mutual concern, the developments taking place in the region, the exerted efforts to address them and the COVID-19 pandemic while highlighting the importance of promoting cooperation to contain the pandemic’s humanitarian, health and economic effects.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and President Bolsonaro also addressed the message of Expo 2020 Dubai, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” which aims to create an opportunity for various countries to explore innovative solutions in the areas of water and energy sustainability and transport and create new opportunities for achieving economic growth.
Bolsonaro congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed for the UAE hosting COP28 in 2023.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed thanked Bolsonaro and highlighted the UAE’S keenness to enhance its cooperation with Brazil, especially in helping provide communities with beter lives.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Airports Board of Directors, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of the Executive Council, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under-secretary of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil.
GARGASH HIGHLIGHTS UAE ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday delivered keynote remarks at the 8th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate 2021 under the theme “The Post-pandemic World.” Hosted by the Emirates Policy Center at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the event brought together prominent strategic experts, well-known researchers, and leading world policymakers from 13-15 November to discuss international and regional dynamics in the POST-COVID-19 era.
In his opening remarks, Gargash offered a message of optimism for the region’s youth, noting: “In such a difficult region and with the pandemic still raging, it is critically important that we do not get dragged into focusing our atention exclusively on the difficult issues of the day. We must always give our young people, and those from across the region, something inspiring to aim towards.”
Pointing to the UAE’S hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai and the UAE’S space program, including its successful Hope Probe Mission and announcement of the 2028 Venus exploration mission, Gargash underscored the importance of cultural and scientific progress in the UAE’S developmental journey since its founding as a nation nearly 50 years ago.
Turning to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on geostrategic priorities, Gargash highlighted the importance of building resilient supply chains, improving food security, and championing health diplomacy as an international community. He also indicated the importance of global action to address the pressing threat of climate change. Gargash noted the UAE’S efforts to enhance sustainable development and climate change mitigation, with the UAE set to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties ( COP 28) in 2023 to mobilise international climate solutions. Moreover,
He added that the UAE’S recent announcement of a target of net zero emissions by 2050 represents the first commitment of its kind in the region and among OPEC countries. On the regional level, Gargash underscored the value of constructive engagement according to a rules-based order, remarking, “Confrontation is not the most productive path, and instead, diplomacy and enhanced communication is the best way forward. Therefore, we are working hard to build communication and bridges with all countries, including those with which we have serious disagreements.”