DOHA (WAM)

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Thursday led the UAE delegation at the Third Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit, inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.

The summit is being held under the theme 'Sports Diplomacy', with the participation of a number of heads of state and government, alongside representatives and delegations from across Asia.

In his opening speech, Sheikh Tamim emphasised the significance of Asia from both economic and geopolitical perspectives, noting its pivotal role in global trade and its abundant human and economic resources. He called for greater cooperation among Asian nations in various fields by leveraging strengths, exploring opportunities and proposing initiatives to develop their societies.

The participants in the summit focused, during their speeches, on the significance of enhancing cooperation and interconnectedness in vital areas to foster sustainable economic development, peace and stability across Asia.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed is accompanied by Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Qatar.