The UAE participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York

Tue 01/10/2024
General
His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE BRICS Sherpa, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit. The Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was preceded by the BRICS Sherpa meeting.
 
The UAE’s participation underscores its dedication to fostering multilateral collaboration, emphasizing that collective international action is crucial in addressing the challenges we face today and paving the way for a more prosperous future.
 
In his remarks, HE Ahmed Al Sayegh expressed appreciation to the Russian Federation for its leadership as the chair of BRICS this year and acknowledged Brazil’s role in organizing and chairing this meeting. He highlighted the importance of effective partnerships within the international community to foster constructive dialogue and advance shared goals.
 
His Excellency emphasized the UAE’s successful model of economic cooperation, noting, “This unique experience has proven that the language of economics is the most capable of building bridges, and transforming differences into cooperation and prosperity.”

Related News

Sat 10/1/2026
General
On behalf of the UAE President, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh Participates in Opening Ceremony of Cyprus’ Assumption of EU Council Presidency

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, participated in the ceremony marking the Republic of Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, held in Nicosia on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

View Details
Fri 09/1/2026
General
UAE Stresses Importance of Protecting Diplomatic Buildings

The United Arab Emirates stressed the importance of protecting civilian and diplomatic buildings, as well as the residences of embassy staff, in accordance with the norms and conventions governing diplomatic relations

View Details
Thu 08/1/2026
General
Deputy Director of MoFA’s Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Dubai Office, received the consular credentials of His Excellency, Dr. Meshal Bin Ahmed Al GhamdiConsul General of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dubai

View Details
Thu 08/1/2026
Minister News
Abdullah bin Zayed Appoints Envoy for Countering Extremism and Terrorism

As part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen its active role in global efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, appointed His Excellency Maqsoud Kruse as Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Countering Extremism and Terrorism.

View Details

Did you find this content useful?

You can help us improve by providing your feedback about your experience.

Have you used our services at our service centre or digitally recently?