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Shaikh Abdullah hails international support for UAE
Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to all those countries who participated in the second session of the Preparatory Commission of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), which voted Abu Dhabi to be the headquarters of Irena after Germany and Austria withdrew from the race.
- WAM
- Published: 20:27 June 29, 2009
- Shaikh Abdullah hailed the stance taken by Germany and Austria and their support to the initiative of Abu Dhabi to host the Irena headquarters.
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Sharm Al Shaikh, Egypt: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to all those countries who participated in the second session of the Preparatory Commission of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), which voted Abu Dhabi to be the headquarters of Irena after Germany and Austria withdrew from the race.
UAE becomes the first developing nation to host headquarters of an international agency in its land.
Shaikh Abdullah hailed the stance taken by Germany and Austria and their support to the initiative of Abu Dhabi to host the Irena headquarters. Though the contest was powerful and intensive, it was characterised by fairness and transparency, he noted.
Shaikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE's commitment to give full support to the agency enabling it to carry out its mission of supporting all countries in the area of the application of renewable energy and helping them to benefit from the effective development through all means including transfer of knowledge, technology and experience.
Shaikh Abdullah headed the UAE delegation to the Preparatory Commission, which is being attended by delegates representing 115 countries in addition to a large number of world-renowned personalities and international organisations working in the field of the renewable energy.
The session will resume on Tuesday to elect Irena's Director-General.
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