PARIS, 12th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Bruno Fuchs,Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Assemblée nationale, French Republic, commended the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France as a model for global peace and stability.
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) at the Paris Peace Forum, Fuchs highlighted the two nations' collaborative efforts to address critical issues in regions seeking stability and development. He emphasised that this partnership extends beyond bilateral cooperation, evolving into a multifaceted collaboration with far-reaching global implications.
The UAE and France, Fuchs noted, are actively coordinating their efforts to establish a global model that embodies peace and prosperity. This model is underpinned by investments in education, cultural exchange, and economic development.
Beyond political and military cooperation, the two countries are committed to building advanced societies based on strong educational and cultural foundations. They share a vision of a more stable and equitable world, he added.
To achieve this shared vision, the UAE and France are aligning their diplomatic and security policies, as well as implementing development projects in conflict zones, he elaborated. Their close partnership, he continued to say, serves as an exemplary model of international cooperation, demonstrating how nations can unite to address global challenges such as extremism, climate change, and poverty.
This strategic partnership benefits both nations, fostering internal and external peace and security, stimulating economic growth, and promoting cultural exchange. By creating a thriving environment, the two countries aim to enhance the well-being of their citizens, he added.
Fuchs underscored the importance of education and culture in this partnership, stressing that investing in these areas is essential for building societies capable of sustaining peace. Both countries are actively supporting educational initiatives and cultural exchange programmes to foster mutual understanding and strengthen the foundations of peace.
The UAE-France partnership, Fuchs said, is a global model for cooperation between nations. By transforming partnerships into a driving force for sustainable development and improved quality of life, the two countries can inspire others to work together for a more peaceful and prosperous future, he concluded.