The President of the Republic of Maldives conveys optimism that upcoming COP28 UAE will result in Paris Climate Agreement progress

The President of the Republic of Maldives conveys optimism that upcoming COP28 UAE will result in Paris Climate Agreement progress

A Memorandum of Understanding to enhance food security between the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives was signed during HE Almheiri’s visit.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The President of the Republic of the Maldives, His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, expressed optimism that the upcoming COP28 conference will foster significant strides in implementing the Paris Climate Agreement's objectives.

This sentiment was shared during his reception of Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, during an official visit she made as the head of a delegation from the Ministry, which included His Excellency Dr Mohammed Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Biological Diversity and Aquatic Sector, alongside other officials.

During the meeting, the President of the Maldives discussed with Her Excellency Almheiri ways to enhance cooperation between his country and the UAE in the field of climate action and enhancing joint food security, in addition to discussing collaboration to ensure the success of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) hosted by the UAE this year. On her part, Her Excellency Almheiri stressed the importance of the distinctive initiatives that the Maldives takes to combat climate change.

HE Mariam Almheiri's official visit