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ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2023 (WAM) — International energy organizations and officials have affirmed their unwavering support for the UAE’s inclusive approach to this year’s COP 28 and its Chairman-designate, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
“The UAE is a recognized global leader in addressing challenges related to energy, climate change and sustainable development. Not only in words, but in its actions, investing primarily in the development and deployment of renewable energy and technologies, with a focus on is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” OPEC said in a statement.
“Dr. Al Jaber is a highly respected and renowned global energy leader. As Chairman of Masdar and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), he led Masdar global leader and continues to lead ADNOC on an unprecedented path to decarbonisation, which today has the lowest emissions per barrel of oil produced globally,” published on the organization’s website statement added.
“OPEC believes that COP28 needs every voice at the negotiating table to achieve tangible, pragmatic and realistic solutions. We wish the UAE and Dr Al Jaber every success.”
Eng, Secretary General of the Gas Exporters Forum (GECF), declared his full support for the UAE in hosting global events. Mohamed Hamel expressed his belief that the UAE will host COP28 successfully and achieve major and significant results for future climate action.
“The UAE is a pioneer in tackling climate change, advancing practical financial and technological solutions for sustainable development, and combining a balanced approach between economic development, social progress and environmental protection,” he added.
He highlighted the COP28 president-designate’s “extraordinary” experience in addressing challenges related to energy, climate change and sustainable development.
Joseph McMonigle, Secretary General of the International Energy Forum (IEF), said the UAE has made a significant contribution to global advocacy for climate and environmental action.
Jamal Issa Al-Loughani, Secretary-General of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), said: “The UAE’s hosting of COP28 in November 2023 will play an important role in advancing international efforts to address the climate challenge and achieve energy sustainability.”
The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) commended the UAE’s outstanding efforts in ensuring that COP28 will be “a comprehensive platform for all international energy stakeholders to develop actionable and realistic lessons for a successful energy transition”.
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