The United Arab Emirates actively participated in the second G20 Sherpa Meeting, which was held virtually from April 3-4. His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State and UAE G20 Sherpa, and His Excellency Mahash Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and UAE Sous Sherpa, represented the country during the meetings. The summit brought together officials from invited countries and worldwide organisations to assess progress in the various G20 Sherpa Working Groups. It also aimed to define the way forward for South Africa’s G20 presidency.
The UAE delegation emphasised their contributions to several critical sectors, including anti-corruption, education, women’s empowerment, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, disaster risk reduction, climate change, and sustainability. The country reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation while praising South Africa’s leadership.
Under the theme of ‘Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability,’ South Africa invited the UAE to participate in the G20 process and summit in 2025. This is the UAE’s fourth consecutive invitation and sixth overall participation. Previously, the UAE participated in G20 forums organised by Brazil, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and France.
The G20, founded in 1999, remains the largest global venue for economic collaboration, bringing together major economies to address critical global concerns and promote inclusive growth.
