Cairo: «The Gulf»
The Arab League Council, at the level of permanent delegates, held a meeting on Sunday to pay tribute to the late President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, in the presence of the Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Arab Affairs and National Security Sector, Ambassador Khalil Ibrahim Al Thawadi.
The meeting began with the permanent delegates standing for a minute of mourning for the soul of the late, and Maryam Al Kaabi, the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Cairo and its permanent delegate to the Arab League, confirmed that the Emirates and the Arab and Islamic nations lost a leader whose life was filled with many luminous stations, explaining that he assumed responsibility at an early age, and was The bond and arm of the founders of the union, in his early twenties, he played the role of the strongest envoy to his father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan during the process of establishing the union at the internal and external levels, and even contributed to strengthening the relations of the UAE with its main allies, to highlight his wisdom in everything he did for the renaissance of the state and submit it.
political empowerment
Al-Kaabi added: The rule of Sheikh Khalifa, may God have mercy on him, has been distinguished since he assumed the presidency of the United Arab Emirates in November 2004, by continuing the wise approach of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace, continuing the path of work and achievement with honesty, and it was the stage of empowerment. He put his fingerprints in the political empowerment program, which he launched, may God have mercy on him, in 2005, and it was the first elections for the Federal National Council, within the empowerment program, whose goal was to empower the people of the country and involve them in making the future of the Emirates.
She pointed out that the empowerment of Emirati women was a priority in the thought of Sheikh Khalifa, may God have mercy on him, as they occupy the highest positions in all fields, and have effectively contributed to the process of development, development and modernization, through their participation in the executive, legislative and judicial authorities, and various leadership positions related to decision-making, in addition to Its active presence on the Arab, regional and international arenas.
Supporting Arab and Islamic causes
She said that the UAE has made exceptional strides in the field of foreign policy, under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, for his realization that cooperation and joint action is the best way to continue development and stability in the region, stressing that he worked to consolidate the Emirati role in support of Arab and Islamic issues, in addition to working with various Countries of the world, in a manner that serves the interests of the UAE and the region and consolidates the pivotal role of the state regionally and globally, which has opened unprecedented horizons for cooperation and coordination between the UAE and various Arab countries and the creation of partnerships, cooperation and dialogue.
She noted that Sheikh Khalifa led the UAE during a period in which the Arab region faced harsh and difficult conditions, with sophistication, to cross this stage with more achievement and development, and it is more stable and secure. At that stage, it played an advanced role in defending the security and stability of the countries of the region.
Al Kaabi stressed that the United Arab Emirates will continue, during the era of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, to achieve what the predecessors started in working for Arab solidarity and everything that would contribute to the elevation of this nation and the dignity of its human being and to support Arab relations with brotherly and friendly countries. .
fruit of zayed tree
The Ambassador of Lebanon in Cairo and its permanent representative to the University, Ali Al-Halabi, stressed that Sheikh Khalifa was a fruit of the fruitful Zayed tree, as he achieved great achievements at all levels, and contributed to raising his country’s standing, whether at the international or regional levels, pointing to the strong relations that brought together between the Emirati president. The late and the state of Lebanon, explaining that he played a major role in supporting the Arab countries during the years of his rule.
He pointed out that his departure remains painful, whether for the Emirates or the Arab countries, expressing the condolences of the government and people of Lebanon in this painful affliction.
lay the foundations for good
The Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ambassador Khalil Ibrahim Al-Thawadi, said: The holding of the memorial ceremony for the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan represents an opportunity to recall with pride the achievements of this man, both at the national level in the UAE or at the level of the Arab and Islamic nations and the world at large, explaining that He devoted himself to following the guidance of his founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. He carried the trust and played a major role in the renaissance of the United Arab Emirates, along with his brothers, the honorable rulers of the Emirates.
Al-Zawadi expressed the League of Arab States’ condolences to the people of the UAE and the honorable family of Al Nahyan, in this great affliction, pointing out that his memory will remain immortal for generations to follow. The Arab League House of Arabs, as well as in regional and international organizations, stressing his confidence that Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates will follow the path of his father, may God rest his soul, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as well as the biography and approach of his brother Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.
The Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League praised what was achieved during the era of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in terms of the development and advancement of the UAE, noting that 16 billion dirhams were allocated to develop the infrastructure of airports, ports and roads, and the UAE achieved first place in the world in the indicator of access to electricity In addition to his focus, since assuming power, on implementing an ambitious strategic plan, and supervising the development of the oil and gas sectors, manufacturing industries and other development and economic projects, as well as political, social and cultural achievements.
Ambassador Al-Zawadi commended the initiative to develop the legislative authority and many initiatives and decisions aimed at improving the quality of life and its reliance on the field of science, technology and innovation, which contributed to strengthening fields and raising their level, stressing that the late Sheikh Khalifa achieved many qualitative developmental achievements in various fields, and the state recorded A strong political, diplomatic, economic and humanitarian presence at all levels. Behind them are many achievements, a man who believed in the development of his country, the prosperity of his people, and his role towards his country.