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Al Etihad
22-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Uzbekistan eyes UAE collaboration at upcoming UNESCO Conference: Ambassador
22 Apr 2025 12:31 ABU DHABI (WAM) Abdulaziz Akkulov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UAE, said that ties between the UAE and Uzbekistan have seen rapid development in recent years, marked by strong cooperation in international organisations and joint preparations to host the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand later this remarks came during a dialogue session held on Monday at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, which focused on Uzbekistan's contributions to UNESCO initiatives and efforts to align with the UAE in advancing sustainable development session was attended by Director-General of the Academy, Nickolay Mladenov, along with senior officials from both ambassador said that the strategic partnership was formalised during the visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan to the UAE in January 2025.'Uzbekistan and the UAE enjoy dynamic and mutually enriching cooperation in the cultural sphere, marked by a shared commitment to preserving heritage and fostering intercultural dialogue,' he ambassador also praised Uzbekistan's annual participation in the Sheikh Zayed Festival, where it showcases traditional arts and crafts through its national highlighted that leading museums in both countries are working together on joint exhibitions and professional exchanges. In March, Uzbekistan became the ninth member of ALIPH – the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas – a step he said reinforces joint efforts to safeguard cultural welcomed the launch of ALIPH's regional call for projects in April 2025 to protect Central Asia's heritage from climate threats, underscoring the active role of both Uzbekistan and the UAE in these also said that Uzbekistan is preparing to host the Second Summit of the Central Asian Countries and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, scheduled for May 5 in Samarkand. He noted that Samarkand, one of the world's oldest cities, has become a prominent international hub for conferences, tourism, and business, having hosted events such as the SCO Heads of State Summit (2022), the 25th Session of the UN World Tourism Organisation General Assembly (2023) and the Central Asia–EU Summit (2025).
Dubai Eye
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE, Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency host joint action meeting
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency have hosted a two-day meeting at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on advancing joint action and building climate resilience in vulnerable countries, bringing together key stakeholders from climate-vulnerable nations, international organisations, climate funds, multilateral development banks, think tanks, and other relevant parties. The event, titled Strategy Meeting of the Network of Vulnerable Countries: Advancing Joint Action to Meet Urgent Challenges and Building Climate Resilience, was built on the fundamentals of the UAE Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace (RRP), launched at COP28 in Dubai Expo City in 2023. Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, welcomed the participants, emphasising the nexus between diplomacy and climate action, especially the urgent need to build climate resilience through cooperation between different stakeholders, government, international organisations, and other stakeholders. In his opening remarks, Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, reinforced the legacy of COP28 as the first COP to feature the topic as a dedicated day. The COP28's Climate RRP has received endorsements from 94 countries and 43 organisations. Balalaa added, "The UAE remains committed to working closely with all partners to ensure that the commitments we make today translate into action. Through the continued engagement of COP Presidencies, we have a unique opportunity to deliver results that will empower vulnerable communities, advance climate resilience, and promote lasting peace." Yalchin Rafiyev, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, reaffirmed the COP29 Presidency's commitment to bolstering international cooperation for the most vulnerable nations, highlighting the milestone Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery as a framework for the Network of Vulnerable Countries and the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub as key instruments for supporting this Network and delivering tangible solutions. "The Baku Hub, already receiving along with Co-leads wide international endorsement, will drive concrete projects in partnership with Co-lead countries and other relevant stakeholders, setting the stage for the upcoming Forum of Vulnerable in Baku—aimed at launching pilot projects in climate-vulnerable countries affected by conflicts and high humanitarian needs," he said. Elshad Iskandarov, Ambassador and Senior Adviser to the COP29 Presidency, led the dialogue, building on the momentum of the COP29 "Network" of Climate Vulnerable Countries that was launched during the Peace, Relief, and Recovery (PRR) Day, held on 15th November 2024, in Azerbaijan. The Network seeks to address the critical need for climate finance in nations most affected by climate change with limited access to necessary funding, which was facilitated via the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub (Baku Hub). These ongoing efforts highlight the strong collaboration between the COP28 UAE and COP29 Azerbaijan Presidencies, reinforcing the shared commitment outlined in the COP28 Declaration on Climate Relief, Recovery, and Peace. Participants from different countries, including ministers, attended the meeting, focusing on practical solutions to address the compounded impacts of conflict and climate change. The discussion centred on identifying key areas to develop actionable projects that can strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable countries. In this context, the meeting explored the creation of a provisional operational framework for the Network, aimed at enhancing outreach to partners, improving needs assessments, and strategising on project implementation to tackle the climate crisis. The event was convened by the COP29 Presidency in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with ODI Global, and with support from the Baku Hub, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, and the Centre for the Analysis of International Relations (AIR Centre).
TAG 91.1
28-02-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE, Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency host joint action meeting
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency have hosted a two-day meeting at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on advancing joint action and building climate resilience in vulnerable countries, bringing together key stakeholders from climate-vulnerable nations, international organisations, climate funds, multilateral development banks, think tanks, and other relevant parties. The event, titled Strategy Meeting of the Network of Vulnerable Countries: Advancing Joint Action to Meet Urgent Challenges and Building Climate Resilience, was built on the fundamentals of the UAE Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace (RRP), launched at COP28 in Dubai Expo City in 2023. Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, welcomed the participants, emphasising the nexus between diplomacy and climate action, especially the urgent need to build climate resilience through cooperation between different stakeholders, government, international organisations, and other stakeholders. In his opening remarks, Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, reinforced the legacy of COP28 as the first COP to feature the topic as a dedicated day. The COP28's Climate RRP has received endorsements from 94 countries and 43 organisations. Balalaa added, "The UAE remains committed to working closely with all partners to ensure that the commitments we make today translate into action. Through the continued engagement of COP Presidencies, we have a unique opportunity to deliver results that will empower vulnerable communities, advance climate resilience, and promote lasting peace." Yalchin Rafiyev, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, reaffirmed the COP29 Presidency's commitment to bolstering international cooperation for the most vulnerable nations, highlighting the milestone Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery as a framework for the Network of Vulnerable Countries and the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub as key instruments for supporting this Network and delivering tangible solutions. "The Baku Hub, already receiving along with Co-leads wide international endorsement, will drive concrete projects in partnership with Co-lead countries and other relevant stakeholders, setting the stage for the upcoming Forum of Vulnerable in Baku—aimed at launching pilot projects in climate-vulnerable countries affected by conflicts and high humanitarian needs," he said. Elshad Iskandarov, Ambassador and Senior Adviser to the COP29 Presidency, led the dialogue, building on the momentum of the COP29 "Network" of Climate Vulnerable Countries that was launched during the Peace, Relief, and Recovery (PRR) Day, held on 15th November 2024, in Azerbaijan. The Network seeks to address the critical need for climate finance in nations most affected by climate change with limited access to necessary funding, which was facilitated via the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub (Baku Hub). These ongoing efforts highlight the strong collaboration between the COP28 UAE and COP29 Azerbaijan Presidencies, reinforcing the shared commitment outlined in the COP28 Declaration on Climate Relief, Recovery, and Peace. Participants from different countries, including ministers, attended the meeting, focusing on practical solutions to address the compounded impacts of conflict and climate change. The discussion centred on identifying key areas to develop actionable projects that can strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable countries. In this context, the meeting explored the creation of a provisional operational framework for the Network, aimed at enhancing outreach to partners, improving needs assessments, and strategising on project implementation to tackle the climate crisis. The event was convened by the COP29 Presidency in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with ODI Global, and with support from the Baku Hub, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, and the Centre for the Analysis of International Relations (AIR Centre).
Zawya
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
UAE, Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency host meeting on advancing joint action, building climate resilience
ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency have hosted a two-day meeting from 26th to 27th February at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on advancing joint action and building climate resilience in vulnerable countries, bringing together key stakeholders from climate-vulnerable nations, international organisations, climate funds, multilateral development banks, think tanks, and other relevant parties. The event, titled "Strategy Meeting of the Network of Vulnerable Countries: Advancing Joint Action to Meet Urgent Challenges and Building Climate Resilience," was built on the fundamentals of the UAE Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace (RRP), launched at COP28 in Dubai Expo City in 2023. Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, welcomed the participants, emphasising the nexus between diplomacy and climate action, especially the urgent need to build climate resilience through cooperation between different stakeholders, government, international organisations, and other stakeholders. In his opening remarks, Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, reinforced the legacy of COP28 as the first COP to feature the topic as a dedicated day. The COP28's Climate RRP has received endorsements from 94 countries and 43 organisations. Balalaa added, "The UAE remains committed to working closely with all partners to ensure that the commitments we make today translate into action. Through the continued engagement of COP Presidencies, we have a unique opportunity to deliver results that will empower vulnerable communities, advance climate resilience, and promote lasting peace." For his part, Yalchin Rafiyev, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, reaffirmed the COP29 Presidency's commitment to bolstering international cooperation for the most vulnerable nations, highlighting the milestone Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery as a framework for the Network of Vulnerable Countries and the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub as key instruments for supporting this Network and delivering tangible solutions. "The Baku Hub, already receiving along with Co-leads wide international endorsement, will drive concrete projects in partnership with Co-lead countries and other relevant stakeholders, setting the stage for the upcoming Forum of Vulnerable in Baku—aimed at launching pilot projects in climate-vulnerable countries affected by conflicts and high humanitarian needs," he said. Elshad Iskandarov, Ambassador and Senior Adviser to the COP29 Presidency, led the dialogue, building on the momentum of the COP29 "Network" of Climate Vulnerable Countries that was launched during the Peace, Relief, and Recovery (PRR) Day, held on 15th November 2024, in Azerbaijan. The Network seeks to address the critical need for climate finance in nations most affected by climate change with limited access to necessary funding, which was facilitated via the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub (Baku Hub). These ongoing efforts highlight the strong collaboration between the COP28 UAE and COP29 Azerbaijan Presidencies, reinforcing the shared commitment outlined in the COP28 Declaration on Climate Relief, Recovery, and Peace. Participants from different countries, including ministers, attended the meeting, focusing on practical solutions to address the compounded impacts of conflict and climate change. The discussion centred on identifying key areas to develop actionable projects that can strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable countries. In this context, the meeting explored the creation of a provisional operational framework for the Network, aimed at enhancing outreach to partners, improving needs assessments, and strategising on project implementation to tackle the climate crisis. The event was convened by the COP29 Presidency in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with ODI Global, and with support from the Baku Hub, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, and the Centre for the Analysis of International Relations (AIR Centre).
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy opens admissions for aspiring diplomats
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), the region's leading center of excellence for the development and training of future diplomats and leaders, has announced the opening of admissions for its 2025-2026 academic year for the Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations. Under the theme 'We Invest in Tomorrow', this year's admissions campaign highlights AGDA's commitment to nurturing the next generation of Emirati diplomats and international affairs professionals. As part of this initiative, AGDA will be hosting an Open Day on February 27, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering prospective students the opportunity to explore the academy's programmes and engage with its esteemed faculty. The fully accredited, one-year PGD programme is tailored to meet the demands of the fast-paced world of international affairs. Students receive exclusive training that equips them with the essential skills needed in modern diplomacy, including Sharp research skills; Negotiation skills; Fluent, persuasive communication in both English & Arabic in addition to learning a third language; Protocol & etiquette; Consular diplomacy & crisis management. Applications open on February 24, with the final deadline on April 6th, 2025. Prospective students can find more details and submit their applications at H.E. Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of AGDA, emphasized the Academy's role in shaping the future of UAE diplomacy: 'At AGDA, we are not just educating future diplomats—we are empowering a new generation of Emirati leaders with the skills, agility, and strategic vision to navigate the complexities of modern diplomacy. Through this rigorous programme, our students gain the expertise and confidence to shape global discussions, advance the UAE's foreign policy priorities, and drive meaningful change on the international stage.' Dr. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director General of AGDA, added: 'The PGD programme is more than just an academic experience; it is a transformational journey that prepares our students to lead in diplomatic circles. Our curriculum integrates practical simulations, high-level policy discussions, and immersive training that ensure our graduates emerge as confident, well-rounded diplomats, ready to uphold the UAE's interests with skill and integrity.' The admission criteria for the PGD programme require applicants to be UAE nationals or children of Emirati women under the age of 35, hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, a minimum score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (IBT), a minimum score of 213 on the Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT), or a minimum score of 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (or commit to achieving this level before the programme commences). Male applicants must have completed their national service, and all candidates must be willing to travel and serve their country abroad. About the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA): The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) is a globally recognised diplomatic centre of excellence in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It delivers accredited academic programmes and high-impact executive training to develop future diplomats, as well as the government and business leaders of tomorrow. AGDA brings together an intellectual community from the world of diplomacy, academia and research. As a respected and evolving regional think tank, AGDA produces research that advances knowledge and capabilities relevant to the UAE's foreign policy objectives. The Academy is a producer of leading resources, including indices and publications. Learn more at:
