UK praises UAE's pioneering projects in renewable and clean energy

Abdullah bin Zayed during his meeting with Grant Shaps. WAM

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Minister of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy of the United Kingdom, met with Grant Shapps, who expressed his hope that his visit to London will contribute to strengthening cooperation and partnership between the two countries, and wished success to the UAE during the hosting of the COP28 climate summit, praising its pioneering projects in the field of renewable and clean energy that are spreading around the world and its distinguished vision for global climate action.

During the meeting, which was held as part of His Highness' working visit to London, they discussed the friendly relations and strategic partnership between the UAE and the United Kingdom, and their diverse opportunities to achieve comprehensive and sustainable prosperity for the two countries and their peoples.

Sheikh Abdullah and Grant Shapps reviewed cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economic, industrial, trade, investment and energy.

The two sides also discussed the issue of "combating climate change" and the importance of continuing and accelerating the pace of global climate action in order to protect the future of the planet, and reviewed in this regard the UAE's preparations to host the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) this year in Expo City Dubai.

Sheikh Abdullah and Shabis, Sheikh Abdullah and Shabis, stressed that climate action is a common priority for both countries, as this file is directly linked to economic growth and accelerating development in societies and requires strengthening multilateral cooperation. During the meeting, they also reviewed a number of issues of common interest, in addition to joint cooperation within the framework of international organizations.

Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the UAE is keen to deepen its partnership with the United Kingdom for a prosperous future that enhances the stability and prosperity of the peoples of the two friendly countries.

His Highness expressed his aspiration for the distinguished participation of the United Kingdom in the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), stressing that the UAE looks forward to moving from the stage of pledges to the provision of concrete actions.

For his part, Grant Shapps welcomed the visit of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation, stressing that the two friendly countries share a solid relationship and an advanced partnership in all sectors.