Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on becoming the host country for COP29, and said they're looking "forward to working together to continue building momentum on climate action, keeping 1.5°C within reach and leaving no one behind".
Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev, said they will maintain close cooperation with the UAE and Brazil, the host of COP30, to ensure a smooth transition and continue joint efforts in the global response to climate change, and accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.
“We recognise the importance of the global response to climate change, and through joint initiatives, we aim to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future,” he said.
He expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and the COP28 President for the efforts in driving climate action paths, pointing to the continuation of the momentum and building on the great successes achieved by COP28, and working together to ensure that COP29 in Azerbaijan becomes a symbol of hope and progress in the global efforts to combat climate change.
The UAE will not allow its airspace, territory and waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, nor will it provide logistical support for such operations.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to begin a state visit to the UAE on Tuesday and hold talks with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of Russia, in a meeting on Sunday.
The UAE and Malaysia have agreed to partner to enhance transparency, advance joint efforts to combat corruption and support good governance frameworks.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and the UAE’s pioneering global award for sustainability and humanitarian innovation, has opened submissions for its 2027 cycle.
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday said construction is now 65 per cent complete on a new 1.5-kilometre bridge that will provide direct access between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour.