Brussels, Belgium.-Saturday 12 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]
Participants
of the ‘From Humanitarian Aid for Stability: UAE and EU together’
seminar noted that the UAE has gained a prominent position in
humanitarian and development work as the largest donor of development
aid in the world relative to GDP.
Organized
by the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) in cooperation with the
EU-UAE Parliamentary Friendship Group at the European Parliament and the
Emirates Red Crescent, the event took place at the headquarters of the
European Parliament in Brussels.
Speaking
at the seminar, Her Excellency Dr Amal Al Qubaisi, Speaker of FNC,
said: “Helping those in need is deeply rooted in our culture, and we
feel responsible for underprivileged and vulnerable groups. Instability
provides fertile ground for terrorism and extremism, therefore our
commitment to development involves a commitment to stability – a
priority that we share with the EU.”
Highlighting
the efforts of the Emirates Red Crescent in saving lives and supporting
stability in crises and disaster zones around the world, she added:
“The UAE houses some 45 humanitarian organizations that are active
internationally. Between April 2015 and December 2018, the country
disbursed US$4.91 billion in aid to Yemen, and has provided a safe haven
for more than 127,000 Syrians since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis.”
His
Excellency Antonio López-Istúriz White, Member of the European
Parliament, stressed the importance of the EU and the UAE unifying
efforts in the economic and investment domains as well as in the fight
against terrorism, humanitarian aid and risk control. He commended the
UAE for its unwavering dedication to achieving security and stability in
the world, and praised the role of the Emirates Red Crescent and other
humanitarian organizations in the country.
His
Excellency Christos Stylianides, European Commissioner for Humanitarian
Aid and Crisis Management, said: “Increasing global challenges require
sustained humanitarian efforts. We thank the UAE, a global model of
humanitarian commitment, for demonstrating steadfast solidarity,
significantly contributing to crisis resolution, playing an influential
role in development cooperation and actively supporting international
aid organizations.”
His
Excellency Denis Haveaux, Director of the Red Cross EU Office,
confirmed that the Red Cross and the Red Crescent are partners in
providing humanitarian aid, and stressed the importance of safe access
to services, particularly for victims of forgotten crises.
Contacts
Federal National Council, United Arab Emirates:
Mohammed Al-Sawafi, +971506183874
m.alsawwafi@almajles.gov.ae
Twitter: @FNC_UAE
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