واشنطن، الولايات المتحدة – أكدت معالي ريم الهاشمي، وزيرة دولة لشؤون التعاون الدولي، خلال كلمتها في قمة سيمافور للاقتصاد العالمي في واشنطن، صلابة دولة الإمارات في مواجهة الاعتداءات الإيرانية الإرهابية وغير المسبوقة التي استهدفت أراضي الدولة.
وأشادت معالي الهاشمي بكفاءة منظومة الدفاع الجوي للدولة، وبعزيمة وصمود مواطني دولة الإمارات والمقيمين على أرضها.
Her Excellency said: “Our society has emphasized the UAE’s model of life, not only of prosperity but also of living in safety and security. Embodying the vision of our leadership and the spirit of the people of the Emirates.
freedom of navigation
Her Excellency also touched on the issue of freedom of navigation. Pointing to the global economic repercussions of obstructing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Her Excellency said: “No party should control the Strait of Hormuz, as international corridors are a public benefit for everyone”.
Her Excellency Al Hashemi stressed that the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a vital corridor for about a fifth of global energy supplies, and a major artery for the flows of a wide range of basic commodities. It includes about 30% of fertilizer trade, 25% of liquefied natural gas, 25% of oil supplies, and 70% of petrochemicals globally.
Her Excellency stressed that any sustainable solution to the war must address the deep roots of instability. And to ensure the protection of global trade routes and vital economic infrastructure.
The development of the UAE-US partnership
Her Excellency also stressed, in the context of her talk about the future vision of the UAE, that the UAE-US partnership is getting deeper and stronger. Explaining that recent regional tensions have not weakened this partnership, but rather have strengthened the level of close coordination between the two sides.
Her Excellency said: “It is a partnership that is not only diverse, but also ambitious, and it continues across successive administrations”. So far, we have invested about $1 trillion in the US economy, and have committed to investing an additional $1.4 trillion over the next decade.
Her Excellency referred to the UAE’s cooperation with the United States in the field of space exploration as a model of bilateral relations characterized by ambition and innovation.
These statements come within the framework of His Excellency Al Hashemi’s visit to Washington. Which includes holding a series of meetings with members of Congress, elite policy experts, as well as representatives of humanitarian non-governmental organizations.
Her Excellency’s meetings with her counterparts in America aim to enhance the depth of UAE-US relations. Emphasizing the importance of cooperation in establishing stability and supporting sustainable economic growth. Addressing common global priorities.
