H.H. Sheikh Abdullah, John Kerry discuss climate change

Wednesday, 27 April 2022 18:37

By ARN News Staff

Climate change was top of the agenda during a phone call between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

The two discussed joint cooperation and ways to enhance collective international action in facing the repercussions and challenges of global heating.

The UAE's top diplomat reaffirmed the country's commitment to developing innovative and effective solutions that lead to building a prosperous future, while Kerry praised the prominent role played by the UAE in climate action as well as its strategic initiatives to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

The two also discussed developments in Ukraine and the importance of intensifying international efforts to reach a political settlement to the crisis, while mitigating any repercussions.

Other topics covered included the role of the Abraham Accords in promoting climate action, energy issues and the importance of achieving stability in global energy and food markets.

#AbdullahbinZayed, #JohnKerry review climate change, energy and Ukraine issues#WamNews https://t.co/4u5eU2sinh
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) April 27, 2022

More from Local News

Lebanese PM expresses gratitude for UAE aid

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed his gratitude to the UAE for sending a relief package worth USD 100 million during a phone call with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday.
Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on flights

UAE carrier Emirates banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to and from Dubai, it was announced on Friday evening.
GCC, Iran address regional escalating tensions

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held an informal joint ministerial meeting with Iran to discuss the recent regional developments, on the sidelines of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit in Doha this week.
UAE President thanks educators on World Teachers' Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised educators for their role in nurturing the next generation on World Teacher's Day on Saturday.
UAE sends 40 tonnes of medical supplies to Lebanon

The UAE sent 40 tonnes of medical supplies to Lebanon on Friday, in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO), as part of the relief campaign "The Emirates is with you, Lebanon."
UAE, Egypt Presidents witness unveiling of Ras El Hekma development plan

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have witnessed the announcement of a major development plan for Ras El Hekma city on Egypt’s northwestern coast, featuring direct investments of $35 billion.
Teacher in UAE jailed for seeking bribes to alter exam results

The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has sentenced a British teacher to three years in prison for soliciting bribes from students at his school in exchange for altering exam results.
UAE confirms targeted attack by Sudanese Army on ambassador’s residence

The UAE has emphasised that there are pictures and clear evidence that prove the Sudanese Army's role in the recent attack on the UAE Ambassador’s residence in Khartoum.