UAE discusses poverty, global tensions in G20 Sherpas meeting

The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to global cooperation by participating in the 3rd Sherpas meeting of the Group of 20 (G20), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Led by UAE’s Ambassador to Brazil and Sous-Sherpa assistant Saleh Al Suwaidi, the delegation engaged in discussions on critical global issues, including finance, poverty, and climate change.

In G20, Sherpas are representatives of the heads of states or governments, responsible for setting agendas and participating in preliminary discussions ahead of the G20 Summit. G20 officially calls Sherpas "country leaders who guide discussions and agreements ahead of the final summit with heads of State and Government."

Poverty, finance and climate change

In an official announcement, the UAE foreign ministry said the meeting highlighted developments within the G20 Finance Track, as well as the progress made by the task forces established to combat hunger, poverty, and climate change.

The meeting also addressed the role of the G20 in mitigating geopolitical tensions affecting the international community. Al Suwaidi underscored the UAE’s commitment to collaborations and international partnerships to achieve lasting peace.

This marks the third participation of the UAE in the G20 Sherpas meeting, following an invitation from the Brazilian G20 leadership. It previously participated as a guest country in France in 2011, Saudi Arabia in 2020, Indonesia in 2022, and India in 2023.
"The UAE has demonstrated significant and effective contributions aligned with the priorities of the G20,'' the foreign ministry said in a statement.

The press release added that the UAE is committed to supporting the global agenda and establishing partnerships that will benefit the international community and future generations.

The nation places a strong emphasis on active participation in international organizations and engaging in constructive dialogue that is enhanced through active platforms representing emerging and developing economies on the global level.