UAE attends its first Brics Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Russia

UAE participates in Brics Meeting for the first time: Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in the Brics Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Russia yesterday, marking the UAE’s first time attending the meeting, Wam reports.

Al Nahyan reiterated the need for collective action to address global issues — including climate change, sustainable development, and economic issues in less developed countries — during the meeting, and explored windows for economic integration within Brics in tourism, energy, industry, transport, education, and the blue economy. The minister also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, alongside humanitarian aid delivery and the release of all hostages.

ALSO- UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte, where they discussed boosting bilateral cooperation and the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, Wam reports.