Sustainable Development Minister, Noor bint Ali Al-Khulaif, has affirmed the depth of the long-standing fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, praising the UAE’s pioneering accomplishments and distinguished international status thanks to its success in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Minister Al-Khulaif was speaking as she met here Maryam Al Hammadi, the UAE Minister of State, and Secretary-General of the Cabinet, on the sidelines of her official visit to the UAE to discuss ways to enhance the exchange of the best practices, expertise and experiences in the sustainable development fields.
During the meing, Al-Khulaif lauded the UAE’s remarkable achievements in the field of sustainable development, hailing the efficiency of the UAE’s “Government Performance” system which was developed to ensure the delivery of the best services.
The Sustainable Development Minister also met the Vice President of the Emirates Council for Gender Balance and Director-General of the Media Office of the Government of Dubai, Mona Ghanem.
She praised the major role played by the Media Office of the Government of Dubai in preparing and implementing strategic communication plans, ensuring media coverage and launching important initiatives and events.
In this regard, she stressed the importance of enhancing constructive cooperation between the two countries to avail of the two countries’ expertise in various fields.
She also met the Chair of the UAE Government Media Office, Saeed Mohammad Al Eter Al Dhanhani, who briefed her about the work mechanisms of the Office, and its role in supporting the sustainable development process.
Minister Al-Khulaif also paid a visit to the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and was informed about its strategic duties to develop and enhance the UAE’s performance in the areas of global competitiveness, statistics and data, and to support the country’s journey in achieving UAE’s Centennial Plan 2071.
Source: Bahrain News Agency