The UAE will support global efforts to overcome common challenges, including the worldwide push for ways to end the Covid-19 pandemic, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, told G20 leaders on Saturday.
As chair of the GCC, Saudi Arabia invited the UAE to take part in the global summit of the world’s largest economies and global organisations.
“The UAE will continue to support all joint international initiatives ... and all policies and projects that guarantee to build a sustainable future for future generations,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
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Saudi King Salman gives a virtual speech during an opening session of the 15th annual G20 Leaders' Summit in Riyadh. Saudi Royal Court HO via REUTERS -
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir (C-L) addresses G20 panel labelled “G20 to reconnect the world” with UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem al-Hashimy attending virtually , at the International Media Centre in Riyadh. AFP -
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir addresses G20 panel labelled “G20 to reconnect the world” with UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem al-Hashimy attending virtually, at the International Media Centre in Riyadh. AFP -
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir addresses a panel labelled “G20 to reconnect the world” during the virtual G20 summit at the International Media Centre in Riyadh. AFP -
A family photo of G20 Leaders is projected at the historic site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh, ahead of G20 virtual summit. Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit Saturday in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. AFP -
A picture of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is projected at the historic site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit on November 21 in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. AFP -
The G20 logo is projected at the historic site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit on November 21 in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. AFP -
The G20 logo is projected at the historic site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit on November 21 in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. AFP -
"Family Photo" for annual G20 Summit World Leaders is projected onto Salwa Palace in At-Turaif, one of Saudi Arabia?s UNESCO World Heritage sites, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. REUTERS -
Display of digital historic show is projected during the welcome ceremony for the annual G20 Summit World Leaders onto Salwa Palace in At-Turaif, one of Saudi Arabia?s UNESCO World Heritage sites, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. REUTERS -
Display of digital historic show is projected during the welcome ceremony for the annual G20 Summit World Leaders onto Salwa Palace in At-Turaif, one of Saudi Arabia?s UNESCO World Heritage sites, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. REUTERS -
A picture of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is projected at the historical site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit on November 21 in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. AFP -
An animation is projected at the historical site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district, on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 summit on November 21 in a first for an Arab nation, with the downsized virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and crippling economic crisis. AFP -
United Nation Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, conducts virtual press briefing from his office in New York ahead of the annual G20 Summit World Leaders to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. REUTERS
"The pandemic that the world is facing today highlighted the role played by the G20 as an economic platform around which the world unites to confront and overcome common challenges, and through which it discusses ways to seize the most important opportunities available to countries and governments and benefit from them for a better future for peoples and the world. The danger today targets everyone around the world."
Sheikh Mohammed said it was vital that the world overcome the pandemic as quickly as possible to minimise losses but also to achieve the required growth and recovery across sectors and to address its health, economic and social repercussions.
He echoed calls by Saudi monarch King Salman to ensure that vaccines are available to all people regardless of wealth or location, saying: “The UAE supports the G20 initiatives aimed at strengthening the capabilities of poor countries to face the current crisis.”
The G20 has also looked at debt forgiveness or extra credit for developing nations hit hard by the pandemic.
The Ruler of Dubai added that the UAE has been, since the beginning of the current Covid-19 crisis, playing an effective and major role in supporting international efforts to address the pandemic and contribute to various aspects of international co-operation to deal with the virus.
He said the repercussions of the crisis had hit all countries around the world without exception.
Sheikh Mohammed praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia in managing the summit's work and for supporting international efforts to address the challenges facing the world.
