His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rashid Mireidov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, while the UAE concluded the sixth day of its participation in the session, held a series Meetings with official delegations to discuss key regional and international developments.
During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan reviewed the friendly relations and cooperation between the UAE and Turkmenistan and ways of enhancing them in various fields, including economic, investment, cultural and political.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the keenness to enhance bilateral relations and develop joint cooperation in all fields for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.
For his part, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan praised the level of bilateral relations between the two countries, stressing his country's keenness to strengthen and develop aspects of joint cooperation in various fields.
The main engagements, which were attended by members of the UAE delegation on the sixth day, included the ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which was attended by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, in addition to a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname, Yildiz Pollack Beagle. Minister of State Ahmed bin Ali Al-Sayegh, a meeting with former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and former Prime Minister of Quebec Province, Jean Charet, attended by Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al-Ulama and an event on «Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 3 and Universal Health Coverage» Community Development, Hessa bint Isa Buhumaid.
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash opened the ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), chaired by the state this year, where member states discussed a number of political, social and economic issues as well as contemporary challenges facing the Islamic world.
During the meeting, Gargash stressed the UAE's keenness to continue constructive dialogue with the member states to develop cooperative programs that promote the interests of the OIC members.
Gargash attended the high-level General Assembly meeting on Sudan to discuss the current political and security situation in the Sudan, and met with the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General to Sudan, Nicholas Hayesom. The two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in Sudan and stressed the joint commitment to support the efforts To achieve stability and security.
Ahmed bin Ali Mohammed al-Sayegh's meeting with Yildiz Pollak Beagle saw the signing of an agreement on mutual visa exemption arrangements. Sayegh also met with Angolan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tete Antonio, Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Denis Moses and Mongolian Foreign Minister Damdin Tsogtbatar. Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Vanuatu, Ralph Regniano.
On the other hand, the meeting of Omar bin Sultan Al Ulama with Jean Charrier, accompanied by a delegation of businessmen and diplomatic officials, reviewed topics of common political and economic interest.
Hessa Bint Buhumaid delivered a speech at the Sustainable Development Goals 3 and Universal Health Coverage event to discuss how to make progress in improving the health of millions of people by increasing life expectancy, reducing maternal and child mortality and combating major infectious diseases.
• UAE confirms its keenness to continue constructive dialogue with OIC countries.