UAE Reaffirms Multilateral Commitment at 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week
Lima, The Gulf Observer: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, visited Peru’s capital, Lima, to represent His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, at the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. The UAE’s participation as a Guest of Honour at this high-level multilateral event highlights the strength of the UAE-Peru bilateral relationship and underscores the UAE’s role as a reliable partner in multilateral forums.
Al Hashimy’s visit marks a significant opportunity for further cooperation between the UAE and APEC economies, including Peru, to drive innovation, digital transformation, and global sustainability. The discussions also emphasized the UAE’s ongoing commitment to addressing climate action, aligning with the global agenda on sustainable development.
During the Leaders’ meeting chaired by President Dina Boluarte, Al Hashimy expressed her gratitude to President Boluarte for inviting the UAE to attend as a Guest of Honour. She emphasized that the UAE’s participation would enhance cooperation with APEC member economies and facilitate deeper collaboration on multilateral platforms. Al Hashimy also noted the UAE’s growing influence as a key economic and financial hub and its dedication to constructive dialogue and multilateralism.
Al Hashimy highlighted the importance of this year’s APEC Forum theme, “Empower. Include. Grow,” as crucial for advancing sustainability. She emphasized how the UAE, as a pioneering force in global climate diplomacy, is committed to promoting inclusive growth, a just energy transition, and sustainable trade policies. This includes the successful outcomes of COP28, which set new milestones in climate action, including the historic UAE Consensus—a groundbreaking agreement among 198 countries, marking a new era in global climate collaboration.
Moreover, Al Hashimy reaffirmed the UAE’s strong support for the upcoming COP29 presidency in Baku and underscored the shared goals between APEC and the UAE to foster resilient communities and address global challenges.
During her visit, Al Hashimy also held a productive bilateral meeting with Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Elmer Schialer. They discussed initiatives to strengthen political, economic, and people-to-people ties, expressing confidence in the continued growth of UAE-Peru relations.
Al Hashimy conveyed her appreciation to President Boluarte and the Peruvian government for their support in advancing the bilateral relationship, underscoring the promising opportunities this collaboration holds for both nations and their peoples.
