UAE Participates in Global Leaders Forum Marking the Bicentenary of the 1826 Amphictyonic Congress of Panama

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the Global Leaders Forum held in Panama City to mark the bicentenary of the 1826 Amphictyonic Congress of Panama.

On the sidelines of the Forum, H.E. Noura Al Kaabi and H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi met with a number of senior officials, including H.E. Javier Martínez-Acha, Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of Environment; H.E. Jorge Herrera, President of the National Assembly; and H.E. Adolfo Fábrega, Director General of the National Authority for Government Innovation.

H.E. Noura Al Kaabi reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to further strengthening its bilateral relations with the Republic of Panama, which this year marks the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on 9 March 1993. Her Excellency highlighted the continued development of bilateral ties across a range of sectors and the agreements and memoranda of understanding that have further strengthened the framework for cooperation.

Her Excellency said that the Global Leaders Forum, held to commemorate the bicentenary of the 1826 Amphictyonic Congress of Panama, reflects the importance of multilateral action in building a safer and more prosperous future for all.
Her Excellency added that the UAE believes in strengthening international cooperation, fostering dialogue, and upholding shared principles as essential pillars for advancing global peace, security, and prosperity. She stressed that cooperation among nations remains the most effective means of addressing common challenges and shaping a more stable future, stating: "We are stronger when we are united".