UAE and New Zealand Strengthen Diplomatic Ties and Expand Cooperation

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 The visit of New Zealand's Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Christopher Luxon, to the United Arab Emirates on January 14, 2025, marked a milestone in the 40-year diplomatic relationship between the two nations. Meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, sustainability, and global peace efforts. Milestones in Trade and Economic Relations The visit was highlighted by the signing of two critical agreements: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) The Agreement on Promotion and Protection of Investments With bilateral non-oil trade reaching over $642 million in the first nine months of 2024, an 8% increase compared to 2023, the leaders emphasized the agreements' potential to unlock new economic opportunities, reduce tariffs, and strengthen supply chains. New Zealand's strong agribusiness sector, including dairy, meat, and horticultu...

The United Arab Emirates continues to show an unparalleled dedication towards worldwide humanitarian activities, therefore consolidating its leadership position in giving assistance and encouraging global collaboration.

 



The UAE has since the crisis started made an air bridge to Sudan as well as Chad and it delivered USD 130 million as aid, barrels of essential supplies weighing 9,500 tonnes using 148 relief flights. Responding to a plea for additional support, a vessel laden with approximately 1000 tons of emergency supplies was sent to that area from here. All these have gone a long way towards reducing this humanitarian disaster. 

The UAE's allocation seeks to address the crisis and prevent the humanitarian situation from worsening and the imminent risk of famine in the said  country 

By providing food supplies and creating field hospitals in Amdjarass as well as Abéché, UAE has reached out to the Sudanese refugees from Chad and other areas.

Last year  UAE established an air bridge with Sudan and neighboring Chad to provide support and aid and has set up field hospitals in Chad to treat Sudanese refugees.

 These facilities have seen almost thirty thousand patients who received important medical attention regardless of their citizenship, age, sex, or political loyalties. 

The allocation made by the UAE seeks to resolve the issue, stop the humanitarian catastrophe from getting worse, and lessen the likelihood of starvation in Sudan. This is a component of a complete plan that includes offering a wide range of help, such as emergency shelter, livelihood support, food and health services, and women's protection.  


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