H.H. Sheikh Mohammed participates in G20 Leaders' Summit

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has spoken about the UAE's goals in the G20 Leaders' Summit.

Speaking about his participation on Twitter, His Highness said that the UAE will continue to support all joint international initiatives. 

The country will support all policies and projects that guarantee building a sustainable future for future generations.

The 2020 G20 Leaders’ Summit is being held virtually, hosted by the Saudi G20 Presidency, on November 21 and 22.

The G20 is the largest global economic platform around which the world unites to confront and overcome common challenges.

Sheikh Mohammed commended the G-20 leaders' contributions to overcoming the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.

His Highness noted that since the onset of the pandemic, the UAE has sought to play an effective role in supporting global efforts to contain the virus and in stepping-up international cooperation.

Sheikh Mohammed renewed the UAE's support to the Group and its goals of boosting poor countries' capabilities of dealing with the current crisis.

His Highness added that a collective effort is needed to build growth and recovery in all sectors and to mitigate economic and social impacts, emphasising that the "UAE looks forward to contributing to the G20's agenda and joint action to make the world better for future generations."

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