Dubai, UAE – March 7, 2024 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Nations (UN) reaffirmed their commitment to global sustainability during a meeting between Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, the UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Amina Mohamed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General.
The high-level discussion, held at the Ministry of Finance’s Diwan in Dubai, focused on the importance of strong global partnerships for achieving sustainable development goals. Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary of the International Financial Relationship Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance, and Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, also attended the meeting.
Al Hussaini emphasized the need for diversified and accessible funding sources to drive economic prosperity and achieve sustainability. He highlighted the UAE’s dedication to collaborating with international partners to achieve these goals.
Deputy Secretary-General Mohamed commended the established partnership between the UAE and the UN, underscoring both parties’ unwavering commitment to creating a better world. She specifically recognized the UAE’s leadership in launching initiatives to accelerate the implementation of the global sustainability agenda. She also praised the UAE’s focus on developing innovative solutions and mobilizing resources to achieve these crucial objectives.
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