In a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for Development and International Organisations, met with Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to reinforce humanitarian collaboration.
Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to advancing joint efforts aimed at reaching the most vulnerable populations—including the sick, women, children, and the elderly—with timely, life-saving assistance.
Al Shamsi highlighted the UAE’s steadfast dedication to global humanitarian action, praising the IFRC’s work in crisis zones and positioning the UAE as a critical partner in international emergency response.
Castellanos, in turn, expressed appreciation for the UAE’s continued support, commending the Emirates Red Crescent Society’s (ERCS) growing contributions, particularly in emergency healthcare. He welcomed ERCS’s plans to enhance collaboration with the IFRC on capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening emergency health response systems.
The meeting also reviewed ongoing joint projects and explored expanded cooperation in areas such as emergency preparedness, rapid response coordination, and long-term community support.
Both sides stressed the importance of upholding humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality, while also agreeing to explore new areas of collaboration aligned with emerging global needs and shared strategic goals.
The discussions reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the UAE and the IFRC, rooted in a shared vision of effective, dignified, and impartial humanitarian assistance amid growing global challenges.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
