UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, have discussed bilateral relations and ways to further enhance cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership that unites the two countries.
The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, which was hosted in Paris this week with the aim of intensifying international and regional efforts to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict in Sudan.
Further, the conference explored ways to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation and stressed the importance of pursuing a diplomatic path to bring about an immediate and permanent ceasefire that ensures the security of the Sudanese people and meets their aspirations for development and prosperity.
HH Al Nahyan and the French President reviewed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy are vital for overcoming various crises taking place across the world that threaten global peace and stability.
During its participation in the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan in Paris, the UAE pledged to provide $100 million to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighboring countries, as the total amount of relief aid provided to those affected by the conflict has reached $150 million, including medical, food and relief supplies.
Additionally, the UAE has established a comprehensive field hospital in Abéché in the Republic of Chad at a cost of $20 million, the second hospital opened by the UAE to support Sudanese refugees.
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