Abu dhabi: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defense, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), recently received Ambassador Sylvain Astier, the Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. The meeting also included Sara Falaknaz, member of the FNC, and Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the UAE.

According to Emirates News Agency, Al Nuaimi affirmed the strength of UAE-Swiss relations and their development across various fields. He emphasized the UAE’s approach in promoting global security and stability, highlighting the leadership’s commitment to spreading values of tolerance and coexistence.

Al Nuaimi also noted the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian and development assistance to numerous countries, which contributes to achieving development and prosperity globally. He underscored the significant role of parliamentary diplomacy in supporting countries’ positions on national and international issues of mutual interest.

The meeting addressed regional developments in the Horn of Africa, where both parties stressed the importance of coordination and cooperation to support international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability. They discussed finding sustainable solutions to humanitarian and developmental challenges in the region.

The Swiss envoy expressed appreciation for the UAE’s active role in promoting international dialogue and supporting diplomatic solutions to crises. He acknowledged the UAE’s leading global role in achieving sustainable development and its cooperation with countries worldwide. The envoy also praised the civilisational advancements witnessed by the UAE across various fields.