(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Shaikh Mohammed met Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other officials and attended a briefing on the work mechanisms of the Ministry both at home and abroad.
He was briefed about the efforts and contacts of the Ministry with countries and international organisations on humanitarian, rights and legal issues on child, woman, labour and human rights. The MoFA backs all the international laws that protect children, women and workers from the exploitation.
The briefing also covered the efforts of the Ministry to promote the UAE's bid to win the international support for hosting Dubai Expo 2020. The MoFA led by Shaikh Abdullah is leading a shuttle diplomacy to win votes for the UAE's bid ahead of the voting, which will be held in Paris on November 27.
To gain international support to host the world event in Dubai, Shaikh Abdullah visited a number of countries, where he met the foreign ministers and other senior officials. Shaikh Abdullah formed a special team to assist him in the mission so as to win extensive international support to the UAE's expo bid.
Shaikh Mohammed expressed his thanks and appreciation for the team work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Shaikh Abdullah, who dedicatedly works for the interests of the nation and its citizens, implementing the UAE's foreign policies to the fullest extent, wishing them the best in achieving success at all levels.
He thanked Shaikh Abdullah and the cadres of the MoFA, saying the staff at the Ministry are leaders. Shaikh Mohammed noted that the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and General Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, are satisfied with the performance of the Ministry.
Shaikh Mohammed urged the staff to exert more efforts to sustain the outstanding reputation earned by the UAE, thanks to the UAE founding father late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose legacy is followed by Shaikh Khalifa.
Shaikh Mohammed said that he was pleased about support to the UAE's bid to host Expo 2020 by a number of friendly countries. "This reflects respect of these countries to us, and highlights the diplomatic role of Shaikh Abdullah given his contacts with the decision makers and senior officials during his tours to those countries."
He reiterated that the UAE led by Shaikh Khalifa has outlined clear foreign policy and strategy regarding the international relations, noting that "We do not interfere in internal affairs of others nor forge alliances against others. Our foreign policy is based on moderation, mutual interest and adherence to the United Nations conventions and agreements, which spread justice, equality and peace worldwide."
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