UAE Participates in Conference for Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region

Paris, The Gulf Observer: Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Conference for Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes region, held in the French capital, Paris.

The conference brought together representatives from several countries, as well as international and regional organisations, to explore ways of enhancing humanitarian response and development efforts in the region, particularly in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE announced a US$10 million pledge during the conference to support joint humanitarian initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of those affected in eastern DRC and neighboring countries, in coordination with international partners and UN agencies.

In his remarks, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting international efforts to alleviate humanitarian suffering and promote stability and development across Africa. He emphasised that the UAE’s pledge reflects the nation’s approach rooted in humanitarian solidarity and providing aid to communities affected by crises.

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan also expressed appreciation to the French Republic and the Togolese Republic for organising the conference, highlighting the importance of unifying international efforts to ensure an effective and comprehensive response to humanitarian and developmental challenges in the region.

The UAE’s participation underscores the country’s dedication to constructive diplomacy, international partnership, and its ongoing commitment, under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to initiatives that promote peace and prosperity across the African continent.