(Abu Dhabi) – The Minister of International Cooperation and Development, H.H. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi has discussed prospects of enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Australia in various international development and humanitarian issues. The discussions came during a meeting at the Ministry with Australian Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, and his accompanying delegation. Pablo Kang, Australian Ambassador to the UAE was also present.
Sheikha Lubna emphasised that the philosophy of the wise leadership of the UAE has established the State’s obligations towards others in the world, regardless of their nationalities and religions. She also stressed that the UAE has given top priority to the issues concerning refugees and dealing with humanitarian crises in order to alleviate the suffering of those who have been displaced from their homelands.
For his part, the Australian Foreign Minister lauded the UAE’s efforts and achievements in terms of humanitarian action and international development, especially with regard to contributions to the alleviation of the suffering of Syrian refugees.
