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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi delivers UAE’s address at opening session of 19th G20 summit in Brazil

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the opening session of the 19th G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the UAE is participating as a guest country.

During the session, His Highness delivered the UAE’s address, conveying greetings from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, to the leaders and heads of state attending the summit, extending his wishes for a successful summit.

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also thanked Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, for inviting the UAE to participate in the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, commending Brazil’s efforts to ensure the summit’ssuccess.

H.H. praised the launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, highlighting its significance as a step forward in shaping global policies that providesustainable solutions and resources.

Reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to its enduring partnership with the G20, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced that the UAE is allocating $100 million through the UAE Aid Agency, aligning with the global efforts of the alliance.

H.H. highlighted the UAE’s dedication to supporting global initiatives to combat hunger and poverty at regional and international levels, reinforcing efforts to promote development, peace, and prosperity.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi is accompanied by an official delegation, including Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Saleh Ahmad Salem Alsuwaidi, Ambassador of the UAE to Brazil; and Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Deputy Group CEO at Mubadala.

The 19th G20 summit is taking place from 18-19 November2024 in Rio de Janeiro under the theme Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet. The sessions focus on critical global issues, including enhancing global governance, combating hunger and poverty, addressing climate challenges, advancing the transition to clean and renewable energy, and fostering comprehensive and sustainable development across social, economic, and environmental sectors.

This marks the UAE’s fifth participation as a guest at the G20, following its engagement in Brazil this year, India in 2023, Indonesia in 2022, Saudi Arabia in 2020, and France in 2011.