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MoE-led UAE delegation actively participates in Unctad symposium
The UAE delegation participated in a number of meetings and seminars that discussed the Unctad’s efforts in achieving sustainable development.
An official UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Economy participated in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, or Unctad, Public Symposium that was held recently at the Palais de Nation in Geneva, Switzerland.
Marking the 50th founding anniversary of the Unctad, the symposium was attended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Mukhisa Kituyi, secretary-general of the Unctad, in addition to a number of ministers and diplomats from the member states of the United Nations.
The Emirati delegation included Obaid Salem Saeed Nasser Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the United Nations and International Organisations in Geneva; Hani Al Hamli, general secretary of the Dubai Economic Council; Aisha Al Kubaisi, director of International Organisations Affairs at the Ministry of Economy; and Badr Al Mushrikh, manager of the UAE Office at the World Trade Organisation, as well as representatives from the Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, Dubai Economic Council, Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi and the Department of Economic Development in Dubai.
Al Kubaisi said: “The symposium coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Unctad. The plenary session discussed challenges facing sustainable development, which is one of the main goals of the Unctad. We also explored methods to increase cooperation and integration among states.
“The Unctad plays a major role in supporting developing countries in maximising the benefits of international trade, facing the challenges of globalisation through integrating them into the global economy on an equitable basis, and sustainable development efforts.”
The symposium examined challenges hindering the development process to identify practical ways to address these challenges. It also aimed to contribute to the UN General Assembly discussions on the post-2015 development agenda with a series of plenary sessions and break-out meetings that brought together government officials, civil society and other stakeholders. Al Hamli said: “The UAE has actively engaged in resolving international trade, investment and development issues.
The symposium offered a viable opportunity for government officials as well as academics and private sector businesses from 194 countries to come together for an open and interactive discussion pertaining to international issues that impact development, enabling them to exchange opinions, expertise and best practices.”
Al Kubaisi held a meeting with Kituyi, during which they discussed mutual cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and the Unctad.
The UAE delegation also participated in a number of meetings and seminars that discussed the Unctad’s efforts in achieving sustainable development.
Ways to enhance international cooperation towards achieving the post-2015 development agenda and the use of trade as a viable means to sustainable development and a brighter future for the world at large were further reviewed.
— business@khaleejtimes.com
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