UAE | Government
Abdullah and UN chief hold talks on Iraq and Palestine
Ban Ki-moon lauds UAE’s gesture in writing off Baghdad’s loans.
- WAM
- Published: 13:42 September 30, 2008
New York: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, yesterday met Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, in the presence of UN Under-secretary General Terry Larson.
They discussed the political stances on key international and regional issues. The key issues discussed by the leaders include the latest developments in Iraq, the Palestine cause and other Middle Eastern issues that top the agenda of the UN General Assembly meeting.
They also discussed emergency humanitarian aid extended by the UAE to several countries to support their development efforts as well as to countries affected by armed conflicts and natural calamities.
Ban Ki-moon expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for the UAE's decision to write off all debts on Iraq and reappoint an ambassador in Baghdad.
More from UAE Government
More from UAE
Latest news
- Sharjah boy tops Indian board's class 12 exams
- Dubai number plates auction raises Dh27m
- Youngsters dance and raise cash for charity
- Dubai departments upgrade services
- Get yourself a free test for diabetes
- Ensuring a safety net for intellectual property
- Reader's issue addressed
- 5,552 illegals held in Dubai this year
- Man cleared because he took drugs in France
- Man charged with trafficking women
- Auditors to probe Mizin graft case
- Breaking down cultural barriers with photographs
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Islamic centre
- Smart e-Gate system launched
- Cyber infidelity creeping out of virtual domain
Community Reports
-
Mirror, mirror show me the way
Driver on Salam Street had so many boxes and fruits piled into car, he would not be able to view rear or right side mirrors
-
Parents should be more vigilant
Reader's picture highlights risk of negligence by caretakers
-
Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
-
Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
