MoFA Advances Multilateral Water Cooperation at IUCN Congress Events Ahead of 2026 UN Water Conference
H.E. Balalaa delivered opening remarks at the session entitled “From the IUCN World Conservation Congress to the 2026 UN Water Conference – Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies”, co-convened by the UAE, the Republic of Senegal, and IUCN. The session emphasized the vital role of freshwater ecosystems in strengthening climate resilience and protecting biodiversity, in alignment with preparation for the 2026 UN Water Conference.
“Water is more than a basic human right. It is the lifeblood of ecosystems, the foundation of biodiversity, and the key to climate resilience,” said H.E. Balalaa.
“The UAE is deeply committed to advancing global water cooperation - transforming challenges into opportunities for shared resilience and sustainable growth,” H.E. Balalaa noted.
His Excellency also addressed the launch of the World Bank Global Report: “Continental Drying: A Threat to Our Common Future”, co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Bank Group.
Both events underscored the UAE’s leadership in advancing multilateral cooperation on water, and environmental sustainability, ahead of its co-hosting of the 2026 UN Water Conference with the Republic of Senegal. These efforts build on the outcomes of COP28 and reflect the UAE’s commitment to keeping water at the heart of global climate, biodiversity, and development agendas.
Related News
Abdullah bin Zayed receives National Defence College delegation
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the National Defence College, headed by Major General Saeed Salmeen Al Alawi, Commandant of the National Defence College.
View Details
H.E. Omran Sharaf Meets President of Armenia
His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, met with His Excellency Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, during an official visit to Armenia to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
View Details
UAE Participates in “Yerevan Dialogue 2026” in Armenia
The United Arab Emirates participated in “Yerevan Dialogue 2026” hosted by the Republic of Armenia with the UAE represented by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology. The participation reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing international dialogue and building constructive partnerships that support stability and sustainable development.
View Details
His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri Meets with Serbia’s Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade to Discuss Strengthening Economic Relations
His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, met with Her Excellency Jagoda Lazarević, Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Serbia, on the sidelines of her participation in the “Make it in the Emirates” exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
View Details