Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed that humanitarian action remains a fundamental pillar of the UAE's foreign policy, reflected in its commitment to providing relief to those in need and empowering communities to build more stable and prosperous futures.In a statement marking World Humanitarian Day, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah stressed that respect for international humanitarian law is essential for protecting civilians and humanitarian workers and safeguarding human dignity and life during conflicts and crises.He said the UAE continues to strengthen international partnerships and support multilateral efforts to expand the impact and sustainability of humanitarian action."Guided by a steadfast commitment to responding to humanitarian needs wherever they arise, without discrimination, the UAE continues to strengthen international partnerships and support multilateral efforts, thereby helping to expand the impact and sustainability of humanitarian action," H.H. Sheikh Abdullah said.He added: "On World Humanitarian Day, we believe that solidarity with humanity and the protection of human dignity and life constitute a shared responsibility. Guided by this belief, we are committed to ensuring that our humanitarian response is innovative and sustainable, extending beyond meeting urgent needs to empowering individuals and communities and supporting pathways to development and prosperity."H.H. Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE's humanitarian approach goes beyond responding to immediate challenges and focuses on creating lasting positive impact."This is the responsibility we shoulder and work to fulfil, a responsibility that goes beyond responding to suffering to fostering hope and building a better future, so that the UAE remains a symbol of human fraternity and a beacon of humanitarian endeavour."
