UAE Delegation Meets with UN Deputy to Boost Sustainable Development Goals
New York, The Gulf Observer: The UAE delegation to the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development convened with the UN’s Deputy Secretary-General on Wednesday to strategize on accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next six years.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed hosted the delegation, led by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange and Chairman of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, at the UN headquarters in New York.
The discussions highlighted opportunities for knowledge exchange, international cooperation, and partnerships that embody SDG17: partnerships for the goals. During the meeting, the UAE delegation showcased several initiatives aimed at supporting inclusive development to benefit individuals, society, and the planet, while ensuring the preservation of resources for future generations.
The delegation included notable figures such as Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Acting Secretary-General of the Emirates Red Crescent, Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Lieutenant Colonel Dana Humaid Al Marzooqi, Director-General of the International Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Interior, and Hashem Al Attas, Senior Portfolio Manager MENA at Masdar.
Amina Mohammed expressed her enthusiasm for the continued cooperation with the UAE, stating, “I look forward to continued cooperation with the UAE to accelerate sustainable development for the 2030 Agenda and beyond, ensuring a better future for communities around the world.”
Abdulla Nasser Lootah reiterated the UAE’s commitment to the SDGs, saying, “The UAE is committed to enhancing cooperation with the United Nations to eliminate poverty and hunger, promote climate action, establish strong and effective institutions, and create partnerships that support sustainable development goals. Under the vision of its leadership, the UAE continues to establish strategic global partnerships, especially with UN development programs, to enhance knowledge exchange, stimulate sustainable development, and introduce innovative approaches – including the UAE’s – to achieving sustainable development.”
Lootah added, “Today, after decades of hard work and close cooperation with countries, governments, and organizations, the UAE has become a reliable global partner in achieving development goals and supporting peace, justice, and international institutions, including the United Nations.”
The UAE delegation’s participation in the UN HLPF on Sustainable Development, which runs until 17th July, underscores the country’s active role in the global dialogue on sustainable development. The forum gathers around 1,000 officials, experts, and specialists from around the world under the theme “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions.”
