The UAE affirms support for the five Sahel countries to implement the "Sahel Alliance" road map

Today, the UAE participated in the second ministerial meeting of the Coalition for the Coast, stressing its commitment to join joint efforts to enhance security and stability in the Sahel countries, as well as advancing development and humanitarian efforts in the region.

The hypothetical meeting followed the recent adoption of the N'Djamena Declaration by the heads of the G5 Sahel countries and partners attending the N'Djamena summit held on February 16, 2021. The statement laid down broad guidelines for collective action to achieve stability in the Sahel region, and provided a framework for developing a road map for the Sahel Alliance, Which is considered as a statement of intent and basis for action in a number of key areas, including protecting civilians and human rights, promoting gender equality, engaging youth, respecting international humanitarian law, fighting corruption, as well as the need to address the impact of climate change and address the pandemic / covid. 19 /.

In his opening speech, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, expressed the UAE's eagerness to participate in the meeting, and said: These high-level meetings provide an opportunity to reinforce existing efforts aimed at achieving our common goals, which include combating terrorist groups and enhancing capabilities. Armed Forces of the Sahel Countries, and continue to mobilize humanitarian and development aid for this region.

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE’s steadfast and continuous support for the Sahel countries, saying: Based on our firm belief in the importance of development and humanitarian efforts to enhance security and stability, the UAE has continued its humanitarian and development support for youth and women in Sahel countries, especially those at risk of joining extremist terrorist groups. .

His Excellency added: The UAE believes that the roadmap drawn up by the Alliance for Security and Stability in the Sahel region will contribute to strengthening efforts aimed at restoring stability and sustainable development in the Sahel region through joint action.

His Excellency concluded by saying: We would like to commend once again the continued support of the international community for the Sahel countries in facing the threats of terrorism and extremism, as well as addressing the social and economic consequences of the "Covid-19" pandemic .. The UAE will remain a reliable partner for the Sahel region, as it is a member. Not permanent in the Security Council in the period 2022-2023. "

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