Abdullah bin Zayed discusses Strengthening International Action with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received H.E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations at Expo 2020 Dubai.

During the meeting, they discussed joint cooperation between the UAE and the United Nations and ways to enhance collective international action to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The two sides also reviewed Expo 2020 Dubai's hosting of the Global Goals Week in cooperation with the United Nations, which is being held for the first time outside New York City and focuses on the main axis of bringing the world together to advance joint progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in order to build a better future for humanity.

His Highness and H.E. Amina Mohammed also exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern, including combating climate change and discussed the role of Expo 2020 Dubai in consolidating sustainable partnerships between countries and enhancing international cooperation to face the challenges facing the whole world.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed H.E. Amina Mohammed in Dubai, stressing the distinguished and fruitful partnership that brings together the UAE and the United Nations in various fields, based on the pivotal role played by the United Nations to enhance global efforts to achieve sustainable development in societies and consolidate a sustainable future for generations to come.

Article originally published on Al Bayan Newspaper in Arabic.

Source: https://www.albayan.ae/expo/news/2022-01-17-1.4347935