Where the trajectory of UAE’s progress is concerned, the future holds the key. And the leaders are very well aware of this factor, and base their plans for the next few decades around it. Laying the groundwork for a sound and prosperous future
Fraternity helps in solving humanity’s woes
05 Feb 2021 Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan speaks at a conference on the World Tolerance Day. File/WAM Fraternity among nations touches the deepest desire of human nature, said Hjalmar Branting, who was once the Prime Minister of Sweden. On the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed on February 4, these words ring in a lot of significance.
The UAE’s emphasis on fraternity and tolerance is on the right track. These values have been key to the nation’s foundation, growth and prosperity.
The UAE aims to help achieve security, stability and peace through these valued pillars. Dedicating a day to Fraternity in particular seems to spotlight the essence of this key virtue.
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirmed the depth of the bilateral relations between the UAE and Pakistan, and recalled the keenness of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on the relations during the early stages of establishment. He made this statement following the visit of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of the friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to the UAE. Sheikh Abdullah met Qureshi on December 17 during Pakistan Foreign Minister’s two-day visit to the UAE.
The two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, and discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern and ways to coordinate responses on issues of interest.
Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Pakistan have always supported one another in difficult times and will continue to do so, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pakistani Foreign Minister, said in the capital on Friday.
Addressing the press on the second day of a two-day visit to the UAE, Qureshi said he had productive discussions with UAE leaders. “I had a very good meeting [on Thursday] with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and we had a good discussion on not just our bilateral relations, [but] the opportunities that exist between Pakistan and the UAE for trade and investment. I thanked him for the support we have received over the years, and I thank the UAE for the support. In difficult times, we have always stood with each other shoulder to shoulder, and we are tested strategic partners and In Sha Allah will remain so,” Qureshi said.