The outcomes of the sixteenth Emirati-French Strategic Dialogue affirmed the strengthening of strategic bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, especially in vital sectors important to both of them, and their firm commitment to continuing to consolidate and expand the long-term strategic partnership between them in areas of common interest..
The sixteenth meeting of the Emirati-French Strategic Dialogue Committee was held in Abu Dhabi within the framework of the close and long-term strategic partnership between the two countries, and in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic..
The dialogue, which was chaired by His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, and His Excellency Anne-Marie Descott, Secretary General of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in France, aims to continue strengthening cooperation between the two countries in key areas of mutual interest..
The Emirati side participating in the Strategic Dialogue Committee included His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, His Excellency Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President, His Excellency Sarah Awad Issa Muslim, Minister of State for Early Education and Head of the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi, and His Excellency Mansour Al Mansouri, Chairman Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, in addition to
Her Excellency Hind Mana Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to France, His Excellency Nicholas Nemchinov, Ambassador of the French Republic to the UAE, and a number of officials from institutions representing vital sectors in the two countries..
The economic discussions in the strategic dialogue focused on continuing efforts to consolidate bilateral relations in several areas such as trade, investment, energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, aviation, food security, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, green and sustainable finance, intellectual property rights, anti-money laundering, and combating the financing of terrorism..
During the meeting, the two parties renewed their commitment to intensifying efforts aimed at enhancing joint opportunities and addressing the challenges facing work and investment in both countries..
The outcomes confirmed that the two countries will continue their fruitful partnership and industrial cooperation in the field of nuclear energy through a number of joint programs that focus on training, research and development, operation and maintenance..
The two parties are currently seeking to discuss ways to enhance nuclear cooperation in a number of potential areas, including the construction of future nuclear power plants, and typical and small nuclear reactors..
The two countries also continue to emphasize during multilateral discussions the importance of nuclear energy in helping to decarbonize energy systems; The two parties renewed their commitment to encourage international financial institutions to support the expansion of the use of nuclear energy and to achieve the goal of tripling the production capacity of nuclear energy around the world, as was indicated during the Conference of the Parties. (COP28)The UAE and France reaffirmed their full support for developing a global market for renewable, low-carbon hydrogen.
At the level of bilateral cooperation in the field of space, the outcomes emphasized the commitment of the UAE and the French Republic to continue strengthening cooperation in the field of space exploration and focusing on lunar exploration missions. They also affirmed their joint commitment to expanding the use of space data to confront the challenges of climate change.
In the context of seeking to strengthen the ties between the space ecosystems of the two countries, the two parties decided to expand the scope of the Space Subcommittee to include actors from the prominent space bodies in the two countries, to include, for example, space centers, industrial institutions, small and medium enterprises, start-ups, universities, and operating companies..
With regard to the field of education, the two sides affirmed their commitment to continuing to expand the network of French schools in the UAE, which is currently the largest in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and accommodates more than 12,000 students..
The two sides reviewed the continuing importance of bilateral cooperation in the field of higher education, with a special focus on the new strategic plan prepared for Sorbonne University – Abu Dhabi (2024-2028), which was launched during the Conference of the Parties. COP28″The Ocean Institute for Research Development, and the university is currently focusing on a number of new academic directions within the framework of emerging opportunities and strategic priorities for the UAE. The two parties also welcomed the graduation of the first batch of the “42 Abu Dhabi” school batch scheduled for June 2024, and the expected vital role of graduates in the ongoing digital transformation. In Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general.
According to the outcomes, the UAE and France continue their fruitful cooperation in the cultural and creative sectors, and the two countries praised the continued success achieved by the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum as it is the most attractive museum for visitors in the region, and they celebrated the launch of the program MusePro In February 2024, it is a training program for museum specialists, co-coordinated by experts from both countries. The dialogue also discussed the renovation project of the Grand Trianon Palace in Versailles, and ways for the UAE to support this important project..
During 2024, the two countries intend to continue expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of music, arts and crafts. Next June will witness the implementation of the “French Cultural and Creative Integration” program in the UAE, and the importance of new projects related to culture and youth and their contribution to enhancing the growing cultural and creative communication between the two countries was noted..
With regard to cooperation in the field of health, the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation, facilitating knowledge exchange, sharing different areas of expertise, and advancing progress in the field of public health, innovation and scientific research. Members of the Health Subcommittee also stressed the shared commitment to enhancing international expertise in patient care and expanding academic residency programs.
The dialogue also included a constructive discussion of strategic issues of regional and international importance. The two sides discussed a number of regional security issues and affirmed their permanent commitment to achieving peace, stability and security in the region, stressing the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensuring full access to humanitarian aid, and emphasizing The two-state solution is the only realistic way to achieve peace and calm regional tension.
The two parties stressed the need to find a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine within the framework of international law, and to help improve the humanitarian situation on the ground..
The two parties also praised the success of the Paris International Humanitarian Conference on Sudan and neighboring countries, which was held on April 15, and welcomed the contributions made for the benefit of civilians. They agreed on the importance of reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire, finding a peaceful solution to the crisis, and restoring civilian rule in Sudan..
The two parties also praised the constructive cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the UN Security Council during the period of the UAE’s non-permanent membership in the Council, and agreed on the necessity of continuing to confront all forms of extremism that threaten regional and international security..
At the conclusion of the sixteenth meeting of the Emirati-French Strategic Dialogue, the two sides affirmed their firm commitment to continuing to consolidate and expand the long-term strategic partnership between the UAE and France in areas of mutual interest..
From the Emirati side, the meeting was attended by His Excellency Saud Al Hosani, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Saeed Al Hajri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Commercial Affairs, His Excellency Hamad Al Kaabi, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Austria, and His Excellency Ibrahim Al Qassim, Deputy Director General of the Agency. Emirates Space.
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