H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the opening session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE is participating as a guest country at the summit.
During his address, Sheikh Khaled conveyed greetings from the UAE President to the global leaders present, wishing them success at the summit. He also reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to its partnership with the G20 and announced a $100 million contribution through the UAE Aid Agency to support global development efforts, including the fight against hunger and poverty at regional and international levels. This contribution further reinforces the UAE’s efforts to promote development, peace, and prosperity.
The donation reflects the UAE’s ongoing dedication to addressing critical issues such as hunger, poverty, and regional development while supporting global peace initiatives. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi was accompanied by a delegation that included Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; and other senior UAE officials.
This marks the UAE’s fifth participation as a guest country at the G20, following previous engagements in Brazil (2024), India (2023), Indonesia (2022), Saudi Arabia (2020), and France (2011).
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