UAE links up with future COP hosts to raise emission pledges: The UAE has agreed with upcoming COP hosts Brazil and Azerbaijan to form the COP Presidencies Troika, an initiative aimed at driving countries to make more ambitious climate pledges and moving COP28 achievements forward, according to a statement.

The details: The Troika will work on a “Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C,” a plan to significantly increase the goals and implementation of the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of all countries under the Paris Agreement, until 2030. It will also focus on driving political action and directing resources towards climate finance, especially for developing countries.

ALSO- TheUAE, Brazil, and Cuba will distribute AED 500 mn in food aid from Brazil, after inking an agreement to enhance food security on the sidelines of COP28 last December, according to a Foreign Affairs Ministry statement. The UAE will invest in projects supporting the resilience and adaptability of food systems as part of the initiative.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with several leaders yesterday:

  • Congo: The president discussed economic, investment, and development cooperation with Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou Nguesso. (Wam)
  • Kurdistan: Cooperation and bilateral ties were the focus of a discussion with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Wam)
  • Albania: Sheikh Mohamed also discussed bilateral relations and development with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. (Wam)

OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-

UAE, World Bank renew payable advisory services: The Finance Ministry has renewed for the second time an agreement for payable advisory services with the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development that provides local and federal entities with technical support services. (Statement)

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