The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazroueiand Malaysia’s Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad on Monday discussed ways of strengthening cooperation in the areas of energy, most notably clean energy.
They also explored ways of attracting varied energy sector investments to the two countries, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM). Al Mazrouei and Nik Nazmi met on the sidelines of the special visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Malaysia.
During the meeting, they talked about ways of collaborating on investment and development in the energy sector, enhancing the sustainable development capacities of the two countries and the UAE’s upcoming hosting of the 28th Conference of the Parties'(COP28) in November 2023.
Both ministers also agreed to improve cooperation by sharing skills and knowledge and hosting more joint meetings among high-level officials in the energy and climate sectors.
The visit of Sheikh Khaled to Malaysia is a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations and highlights their increasing cooperation in various areas, especially in energy and climate action, Al Mazrouei said.
The UAE, under the guidance of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is cooperating with other countries to overcome various challenges and create growth opportunities, he added, highlighting the efforts of the President to boost the country’s stature as an effective and influential member of the international community.
He also expressed his confidence that the visit of Sheikh Khaled to Malaysia will improve the relations between the two countries, affirming the UAE’s commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable development as it prepares to host COP28 and announced 2023 as the Year of Sustainability. The UAE is keen to create new partnerships to shape a better future for generations to come, Al Mazrouei said in conclusion.
