His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, discussed, during a telephone conversation with David Paisley, Executive Director of the World Food Program - of the United Nations - the developments of the new epidemic of the “Corona” virus at the regional and global levels and ways to confront it and contain its effects. .. In addition to the role of the World Food Program in dealing with its repercussions, especially supporting and assisting people suffering from poverty and starvation while facing this challenge.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - during the phone call in which he participated .. His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser and Minister of State for International Cooperation Affairs Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi - affirmed the UAE’s keenness to cooperate and coordinate with the United Nations and its affiliated institutions Foremost among them are the World Health Organization and the World Food Program, in providing humanitarian support to countries and communities in need of assistance in dealing with the Corona epidemic.
His Highness pointed out that the world faces an unprecedented challenge during the current stage that requires an effective and consistent global response to address its effects not only at the health level but also at the economic, social, living and other levels, which places the international organizations concerned with a great responsibility in this regard.
His Highness affirmed the readiness of the United Arab Emirates to provide all forms of support and assistance to those affected by crises, tensions and epidemics, especially in light of the challenge faced by a number of poor and needy societies following the spread of the Corona virus.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his happiness at the similarity of the Executive Director of the World Food Program David Paisley for recovery after exposure to Corona virus, wishing him health and safety and continuing to lead the organization in implementing its humanitarian programs around the world.
For his part, David Paisley valued the role of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in working to strengthen human solidarity in dealing with the epidemic of "Corona", noting the UAE's approach to providing assistance to countries in different regions of the world, to enhance its capabilities in the face of this epidemic, stressing that the UAE Chief supporter of the World Food Program, its role and mission, especially in times of adversity and crisis.