President meets leaders, delegation heads attending WGS 2025
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with several leaders and heads of delegations participating in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025, being held in Dubai under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments.’
"I was pleased to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, and I commend my brother Mohammed Bin Rashid for creating a prominent global platform to advance dialogue on collective solutions to achieve a better future. In bringing together governments, innovators, and thought leaders, the UAE is committed to strengthening international cooperation in efforts to foster progress and prosperity for all," Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X.
During the summit, Sheikh Mohamed met separately with Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait; Gustavo Petro Urrego, President of the Republic of Colombia; Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland; and Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Discussions focused on cooperation between the UAE and their respective countries, exploring ways to strengthen ties to serve mutual interests, particularly in economic, trade, and development sectors, as well as other areas that support sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
The meetings also highlighted the significance of the topics addressed at the World Governments Summit in enriching global dialogue to advance government work and shape its future, ultimately accelerating development and fostering a better future for societies.
Sheikh Mohamed also visited the ‘Edge of Government’ exhibition, a key event at the summit.
He engaged with exhibitors, explored various government initiatives, and reviewed innovative solutions designed to tackle global challenges.Sheikh Mohamed underscored the exhibition’s role in presenting creative solutions to enhance governance, drive human development, and build a prosperous future for all.
The meetings were attended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office; several UAE ambassadors, top officials, and the delegations accompanying the leaders.
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