Dubai: “The Gulf”

The Speaker of the Federal National Council, Zachr Kobash, met with the Speaker of the House of Councilors, Al-Nam Mayara, in the sister kingdom of Morocco, during his participation in the International Parliamentary Assembly at the twenty-eighth session of the conference. States Parties to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) taking place at Dubai Expo City.

Ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation, improving communication and coordination on various issues of common interest, importance of visits and exchange of experiences, enhancing parliamentary coordination and consultation were discussed. It serves the interests of the two brotherly countries and peoples as per the vision of future opportunities in various fields between the two countries.

The Chairman of the Council of Advisors, Al-Nam Mayara, and the accompanying delegation were welcomed by Sakr Kobash, who appreciated their participation in the International Parliamentary Assembly within the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change. The Federal National Council brings together all parliamentarians and focuses on practical solutions to achieve sustainable results. Our initiatives and conference outcomes link to the main conference, highlighting the important role parliamentarians can play in global issues.

Kobash pointed out that the UAE is keen to fight climate change in the region and globally and is the first Gulf country to sign the Paris Agreement. Climate neutrality by 2050 and it now owns three of the largest solar power plants in the region.

Al-Nam Mayara, for his part, emphasized the depth of deep-rooted and established historical brotherly ties that unite the Kingdom of Morocco and the Emirates as a sister country and their cooperation in many fields.

Mayara praised the success of the organization of the Federal National Council and the hosting of the COP28 conference and the efforts announced by the UAE in support of climate change issues and its efforts in the fields of sustainable development, innovation, artificial intelligence, space. and the empowerment of women and youth.