His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, today received a phone call from Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on strengthening humanitarian cooperation in the areas of disease and epidemics within the framework of the many global partnerships and initiatives implemented by The two sides, in addition to developments and developments in the challenge of "Corona virus" and efforts made to reduce its repercussions at all levels, especially humanity.
During the call, His Highness and Bill Gates discussed the ways and potential for coordination and joint work between the UAE through the relevant humanitarian institutions covering various regions of the world and the "Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation" to support the efforts of the international community and governments in facing the threat of the "corona virus" epidemic and contain the repercussions of its spread Besides the importance of supporting the efforts of medical centers and institutions working to develop and produce its own treatments.
They also discussed the humanitarian initiatives and partnerships between the two sides that aim to reduce the spread of diseases and epidemics in societies and prevent them in different regions of the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed during the call the UAE’s commitment to its humanitarian responsibilities in promoting solidarity and cooperation to face common challenges, especially during the difficult stage the world is witnessing following the challenge of the Corona virus and its serious repercussions .. stressing the State’s constant keenness to mobilize support for the humanitarian situation Global and its continued support to affected societies in various circumstances.
For his part, Bill Gates praised the support provided by the UAE to support the efforts of countries and their health institutions and enhance their capabilities in facing the spread of Corona virus and its effects.
Bill Gates praised the attitudes of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his humanitarian initiatives in this regard, especially in light of the difficult circumstances the world is going through .. We appreciate the initiative of His Highness to send the largest shipment of medical equipment and devices to the African continent recently, where I arrived in Addis Ababa, which is one of the centers Logistics support in Africa.