Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Minister of State, said that the cultural diplomacy of the UAE has created new and fruitful tools to enhance understanding and establish long-term global partnerships with countries and peoples.
He gave a comprehensive presentation during a panel discussion at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, yesterday on how cultural diplomacy succeeded and its contribution in transforming the UAE from simple villages to modern urban cities, supported by the vision of the wise leadership wise to improve the welfare of UAE citizens and communicate with countries and peoples. At the global level.
The panel discussion featured a series of discussions on and participation in the history of cultural diplomacy in the UAE and explained how soft power can continue and be a useful tool in creating understanding and establishing long-term global partnerships.
The session was moderated by Dr. Richard Corin, Director General of the Smithsonian Institution, with more than 100 guests representing economic, political, archaeological, architectural, cultural, artistic and other fields.
During the discussion, Nusseibeh highlighted the role played by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder and first president of the UAE, through his internal and external initiatives aimed at improving the lives and opportunities of all UAE nationals and residents. Today through our diplomatic leadership efforts to develop and strengthen relations with the international community and promote cultural exchanges. "
“The only way forward is through developing relations or friendships, cooperating with other cultures and civilizations, and building bridges of trust and solidarity that bring prosperity and progress to all nations,” Nusseibeh said.
The day after his visit to the US capital, Nusseibeh was invited to a roundtable discussion at the Middle East Institute with leaders from government, business and the arts on the power of cultural diplomacy and fostering prosperous partnerships in difficult environments.
During his current visit to Washington, DC, Zaki Nusseibeh delivered a keynote speech at the annual protocol school dinner. The Protocol School offers protocol expertise, work ethics and communication skills worldwide using the highest educational standards. It has been instrumental in training Emirati protocol officers, diplomats and business leaders from various government and private sectors in the UAE, and has recently opened a branch in Dubai.
In his recent speech to students and graduates, Nusseibeh spoke about the important role the protocol plays in cultural diplomacy. “As experts in the protocol, you are the cure. You play an important role in the fight against intolerance, armed with the tools of diplomacy, compassion and respect. Bridges between communities. You are the foundation for a better and brighter world. ”
“It is a moment of pride for our school to share with Minister Zaki Nusseibeh the Pearls of Wisdom at the 30th anniversary of the World Education Summit,” said Pamela Aring, head of the Protocol School in Washington. "Through Minister Zaki Nusseibeh's speech, we were inspired by these values ​​to build relationships and lead a richer life."
While in Washington DC, Nusseibeh met and toured several museums, including the National Museum of Art, the Hirschhorn Museum, the Sculpture Garden, and the Museum of African-American History.