The UAE has emphasised the importance of extending a helping hand to people in difficult circumstances, irrespective of their religion, country or race.
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed the country's commitment to humanitarian causes while addressing a ministerial meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
He highlighted the UAE's support for global efforts aimed at tackling the COVID-19 pandemic by sending medical aid and essential supplies to 118 countries that have benefitted over 1.4 million frontline workers.
During the virtual session, the minister also pointed out that the peace accord with Israel demonstrated the Emirates' constant efforts to enhance stability and security in the Arab region.
"It will contribute to our joint efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state," he added.
Dr. Gargash concluded his speech by saying the Emirati society is based on the values of openness, tolerance and respect for others, while it also works to promote women's rights and rejects ideologies that promote violence and discrimination.
The UAE is marking a major milestone in heritage preservation, with the UNESCO officially adding Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape to the World Heritage List.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has credited the key partnership between the public and private sector for accelerating the country's development journey.
The UAE has hosted a meeting between Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, to advance the peace agenda between the two countries.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has delivered UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's "written message" for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.