Nod for FNC proposal on environment

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday stressed that environmental security is an essential part and a key component of the UAE’s national security and social stability.

There can be no sustainable development without a sustainable environment and that it is our duty to maintain a balanced environment for future generations, he said.

He made his remarks while chairing the Cabinet meeting held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi in the morning. It was also attended by Lt-General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

During the meeting, the Cabinet approved the recommendations of the Federal National Council (FNC) on the preservation of the environment in the state. It also approved the development of strategic plans for dealing with disasters and environmental accidents at all levels, especially maritime accidents.