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The UAE and the UN discuss strengthening cooperation in the field of sustainability and the 2026 Water Conference.
His Excellency Abdullah Balala, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, met with Her Excellency Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the United Nations in the fields of energy, sustainability and water-related priorities.
The two sides discussed the UAE’s ongoing efforts to promote international cooperation in support of sustainable development, particularly through practical partnerships, innovative solutions and initiatives that contribute to accelerating progress towards achieving global priorities.
The meeting also highlighted preparations for the “United Nations Water Conference 2026”, which will be hosted by the UAE in partnership with the Republic of Senegal in Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 10, 2026. The conference is expected to be an important global platform to accelerate implementation, mobilize partnerships and funding, and enhance the position of the water issue within the sustainable development agenda, by translating the political momentum of the conference into practical initiatives and partnerships.
His Excellency Balalaa affirmed the UAE’s commitment to working closely with the United Nations and international partners to support the success of the 2026 UN Water Conference and contribute to its outcomes.
His Excellency noted that the UAE is open to global partnerships on water-related investments and initiatives, including those related to water resilience, innovation, sustainable water resource management, and practical solutions that can support collective progress.
His Excellency also stressed the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address global water challenges, noting that water is a cornerstone of sustainable development, climate change adaptation, food security, and economic prosperity. He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to advancing an agenda that brings together governments, international organizations, financial institutions, the private sector, and relevant stakeholders to achieve tangible results on this vital issue.
The meeting affirmed the strength of the partnership between the UAE and the United Nations, and the shared commitment to promoting comprehensive, practical, and solutions-based cooperation in support of global sustainability priorities and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6.
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