At the UN headquarters in New York, António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), held a meeting with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. During their discussion, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Guterres explored ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the UN, particularly in humanitarian and developmental areas.
The meeting also delved into several topics on the agenda of the recent United Nations General Assembly session in New York, including the outcomes of the Summit of the Future and its role in strengthening multilateral efforts to tackle global challenges. Sheikh Abdullah and the UN chief exchanged insights on the latest regional and international developments and their implications for international peace and security, with a particular focus on reinforcing global responses to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The UAE's top diplomat reiterated the country's commitment to strengthening its collaboration and partnership with the UN and its various programs, in support of sustainable development pathways in communities and the implementation of innovative, flexible, and effective solutions to address global challenges. The meeting was attended by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN.
