ROME — The UAE’s pledge to provide US$100 million during the International Conference on Development and Migration, comes in line with its stature and vital role in addressing global challenges, especially humanitarian, said Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, the country’s Minister of State for International Cooperation.
She said that the UAE believes in the importance of joint action, integration of efforts, and promotion of economic development for countries facing development challenges and affected by irregular migration, according to a framework of joint planning with various international partners.
Al Hashimy underscored the importance of addressing the main causes of migration by supporting development and prosperity, and adopting and supporting development plans to advance the capabilities of the least developed countries, especially in the African continent.
The Minister of State for International Cooperation stressed the impact of climate change on these challenges, which exacerbates development challenges in many countries affected by irregular migration, whether countries of origin, transit or host countries, highlighting the importance of supporting international initiatives that aim to address climate change and find solutions to this global challenge.
As part of her global diplomacy, Al Hashimy recently completed a series of strategic visits to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Australia.
In June, she met with President Nicolás Maduro Moros of Venezuela to strengthen the bilateral relations. The meeting followed a visit by Venezuela Vice President Dr. Delcy Rodriguez to the UAE in November 2022.
During the same month, Al Hashimy also led a senior delegation to Paraguay, meeting President-elect Santiago Peña to discuss his plans post-taking office in August 2023. The UAE-Paraguay Business Roundtable marked a high point of this visit, with Al Hashimy stating that the forum was a testament to the strength of bilateral relations and increased trade potential.
In Costa Rica, Al Hashimy and the delegation visited the Andrea Jimenez Institute for Disabled Children and inaugurated the UAE Embassy in San Jose, all while fostering diplomatic relationships with Costa Rican ministers and officials.
The minister also engaged with high-ranking officials and business leaders in Australia in May 2023. Meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell served to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and trade fields.
Al Hashimy’s visits reinforced the UAE’s commitment to international cooperation, addressing global challenges such as migration and climate change, and fostering economic development in developing countries.
The minister emphasized the importance of addressing climate change and finding solutions to this global challenge, in line with the UAE’s hosting of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).
This series of diplomatic efforts by the UAE in 2023 is testament to the nation’s role as a global leader in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to economic development and beyond.