Emirati media reported that Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, represented the President of the UAE at the opening session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he delivered a speech.
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Amac News: Citing the media, Khaled bin Mohamed expressed support for the launch of a "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty," calling it an important step toward finding effective solutions.
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi emphasized that the UAE is committed to collaborating with the G20 and announced that the country is allocating $100 million through the UAE Aid Agency to support the coalition.
He also highlighted the UAE's dedication to global initiatives aimed at combating hunger and poverty at both regional and international levels, underscoring efforts to promote development, peace, and prosperity.
The 19th G20 Summit is being held from November 18 to 19, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet."
Sessions are focusing on critical global issues, including enhancing global governance, combating hunger and poverty, addressing climate challenges, advancing the transition to clean and renewable energy, and promoting comprehensive and sustainable development across social, economic, and environmental dimensions.
This marks the UAE's fifth participation as a guest at the G20, having previously attended in India in 2023, Indonesia in 2022, Saudi Arabia in 2020, and France in 2011.