UAE’s Lifeline to Lebanon: 18th Aid Plane Delivers Vital Medical Supplies Amidst Crisis

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  The United Arab Emirates has dispatched its 18th aid aircraft carrying 40 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Lebanon as part of the “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign. This ongoing initiative, launched in early October, aims to provide critical food, medical, and shelter supplies to the Lebanese population, who continue to face severe hardships due to ongoing conflict. In close collaboration with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), UAE humanitarian organizations are playing a pivotal role in delivering life-saving aid to Lebanon’s vulnerable communities. The campaign is a direct response to the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with further guidance from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, and under the l

India, UAE efforts to fight against terrorism and extremism

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India launched efforts in recent months to fight against terrorism and extremism. In February, both countries reaffirmed their joint commitment to the fight against extremism and terrorism. Both countries pledged to unite to fight the challenges of terrorism for security and sustainable development at both regional and international levels.

CEPA

In February, India and the UAE also signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost bilateral relations. The CEPA will lead to an increase in bilateral trade from the current $60 billion to $100 billion over the next five years.

Subsequently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual summit. The two leaders agreed to resolve regional conflicts.

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India, UAE efforts to fight against terrorism

Reportedly, in February, Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to deepen their bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism, terrorist financing, and extremism. Both leaders issued a joint statement and stressed the need for all forms of terrorism, extremism, violence, hatred, discrimination and incitement to be renounced.

PM Modi also thanked the UAE for showing interest in investing in Jammu and Kashmir. The two leaders also condemned the dangers and threats posed by violent non-state extremists.

Recently, India and the UAE decided to enhance maritime security cooperation to maintain peace and security in the region and fight cross border terror.

In February, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla condemned the recent terrorist attack in the UAE. He said, “The shared concern of UAE and India on terrorism is reshaping our cooperation.” He also said that India has always opposed terror. Narendra Modi also condemned recent terrorist attacks and offered condolences to the victims.

Recently, the UAE and India abstained from voting in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions critical of Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. 

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