Shaaban Bilal (Cairo)
Analysts and experts in international relations stressed the importance of the UAE’s participation in the summit of leaders of the Group of Major Industrialized Countries (G7), which embodies the prestigious position that the UAE enjoys regionally and globally, as an important strategic partner for the majority of the members of the group, which includes the United States, Japan, and France. Britain, Germany, Italy, and Canada.
Experts and analysts stated in special statements to the Union that the meeting of the Group of Seven major industrialized countries, which is being held in Italy, comes at a very important time, and many hopes and ambitions are attached to it. Because the group includes a number of the world’s largest economies, and it has a vital role in issues of international politics and the global economy.
The status of the Emirates
The political and strategic analyst, Dr. Amer Al-Sabaila, explained that the UAE is considered one of the leading countries in the fields of sustainability and economic growth, which underscores the importance of its active presence in the G7 meeting, considering that the UAE’s participation represents a strong addition to the agenda of the international meeting, especially in light of its leadership. The global economy and its distinguished political and diplomatic capabilities.
Al-Sabaila told Al-Ittihad: The UAE is a strategic partner for all the G7 countries, and a focus of attention for the majority of the major global powers. Therefore, the UAE’s participation in the G7 summit gains special importance because it is a pivotal country in the Middle East region, represents a prominent economic power, and enjoys influence. International and regional weight.
He pointed out that the G7 has international importance; Because it contributes strongly to global decision-making and determining policies at the international level, the international group seeks to expand the horizons of cooperation with various countries of the world by inviting pivotal countries, led by the UAE, to participate in the work of the group’s summit in Italy.
Global decisions
The expert in international relations and former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister, Ambassador Gamal Bayoumi, considered that the decisions of the Group of Seven have a great impact on the world, given that it includes the largest economies and participates in determining global decisions regarding various economic and political issues.
The Egyptian diplomat explained in a statement to Al-Ittihad that the UAE’s participation in the work of the G7 summit adds political, diplomatic and economic momentum, especially with regard to the issues of the Middle East region that are on the table of the international summit, given that the UAE is one of the pivotal countries in the Arab, regional and global sectors, especially in the region. Level of economic development.
He added that the UAE’s participation in the G7 summit comes within the framework of its permanent and active presence in global forums that discuss various crises and issues that threaten world peace, noting that there are regional issues that represent major challenges to world peace, and the UAE participates effectively in confronting these challenges.
An exceptional summit
International relations researcher Nourhan Aboul Fotouh explained that the G7 summit represents an “exceptional summit.” Because it comes in the midst of global developments and overwhelming events on the global scene, whether directly related to the members of the group or indirectly related, which naturally places it at the head of the summit table.
Aboul Fotouh told Al-Ittihad: The summit comes in light of the European Parliament elections and the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, in addition to the fact that it comes in light of the escalating situation in the Middle East region, especially the war in Gaza, which is considered one of the most important files on the summit table, especially since US President Joe Biden is now seeking to mobilize support for the proposal he announced to end the war in Gaza.
The international relations researcher considered that inviting the UAE to attend the G7 summit is an important step. Because it represents one of the active and influential countries in the Middle East region, the UAE’s role is relied upon greatly, especially with regard to initiatives aimed at calming the situation in the region, and the UAE’s cooperation with a number of countries in the group, including Italy, in sending humanitarian aid to Gaza.
She added that the UAE participation reflects the deep relations between the UAE and the G7 countries in general, and the relationship between the UAE and Italy, which chairs the group, in particular, as it has recently witnessed a remarkable development in bilateral relations between the two countries.
She pointed out that economic relations represent a main pillar of cooperation between the UAE and the G7 countries, and thus the UAE’s invitation to the summit reflects the group’s countries’ awareness of the importance of the UAE’s role in resolving various international crises, as well as their awareness of the UAE’s notable efforts in many issues that could be an area of concern. For discussions and enhancing cooperation with the countries of the group, especially the UAE’s efforts in the climate file, after hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference “COP28”, and the artificial intelligence file, in light of Abu Dhabi’s huge investments in the field of artificial intelligence, through the agreement concluded by the “G42” company. UAE with Microsoft.
Nourhan continued: “The UAE has an active role in international forums, as it has proven its success in presenting its pioneering experiences at all levels, which was evident in the country’s participation in many regional and international forums and summits, whether it was a main member or organizer of these summits such as COP28 or Arab meetings and summits, of course, or are invited to participate, such as the Davos Forum in Switzerland 2024, the G20 in Brazil, the BRICS in Russia, or the G7 Summit in Italy.
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