Abdullah Bin Zayed Meets Foreign Ministers, Senior Officials On UNGA81 Sidelines
Fahad Shabbir (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 22nd Sep, 2026)
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate meetings in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81).
He met with:
- Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the brotherly Republic of Korea;
- Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic;
- Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus;
- Gustav Aitaro, Minister of State of the Republic of Palau;
- Manuel Tovar Rivera, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica;
- Glauk Konjufca, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo;
- Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada;
- Carlos Espá, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru;
- Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile;
- Héctor Francisco Huanca Gutiérrez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia; and
- Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic.
Discussions during these meetings covered:
- Ways to advance bilateral cooperation and partnerships in various sectors including economy, trade, investment, culture, education, and health.
- Advanced technology, artificial intelligence, food security, renewable energy, and climate action.
The meetings also addressed:
- United Nations General Assembly agenda items, particularly strengthening multilateral action, supporting peace and security, and international cooperation to address global challenges.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the UAE’s commitment to:
- Building positive partnerships with friendly nations based on trust, mutual respect, and shared interests.
- Supporting sustainable development, economic prosperity, security, stability, and peace.
The meetings also discussed preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal from December 8th to 10th.
Additionally, Sheikh Abdullah met with:
- US Senator Jeanne Shaheen, focusing on the UAE-US strategic relationship, regional developments, and international issues.
Attending the meetings were:
- Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation.