Fiji has welcome United Arab Emirate’s commitment to upgrade levels of cooperation with Fiji on issues of mutual importance in economic development and climate change.
UAE’s support was conveyed to the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lesikimacuata Korovavala during a meeting with the UAE delegation led by UAE’s non-resident Ambassador to Fiji, Rashed Matar Alsiri Alqemzi and Director of Department of East Asia and Pacific Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, Nooh Al Hammadi.
During their official visit to Fiji this week, the UAE delegation looked at opportunities to deepen partnership with Fiji particularly as UAE prepares to host COP28 from this November to December.
Dr. Korovavala thanked the UAE delegation for their timely visit to Fiji to build stronger cooperation ahead of COP28 and also acknowledged UAE’s assistance to Fiji through initiatives which empowers local communities and improve their livelihood.
Dr. Korovavala reaffirmed the Fiji Government’s commitment to work closely with UAE in the built up to COP28 and beyond. Hammadi expressed his appreciation to Dr. Korovavala for the fruitful discussions on advancement of development cooperation.
He says UAE looks forward for Fiji’s active participation and support in the lead up to COP28 - a platform for Fiji and the Pacific region to leverage greater global support on various issues including climate change. Hammadi says the UAE is grateful for their visit to Fiji to see how best UAE can further assist Fiji with its development aspirations.
He says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE will also collaborate closely with Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs in providing more capacity building and exchange programs in a wide range of areas.
Other issues discussed included Air Services Agreement, visa arrangement, and UAE’s desire for closer cooperation with the Pacific Islands Forum.
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