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ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – September 20, 2020) Bernardino León, Director General of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy, EDA, has stated that the UAE has certainly demonstrated, and clearly, during the pandemic of COVID-19, that It is essential for the prosperity of a nation to initiate and promote peace across its borders, through cooperation, dialogue, compassion and understanding.
“Due to its unique soft power approach, based on tolerance and partnership, the United Arab Emirates has considerably demonstrated that its influence on the world stage is of immense value,” he said in his statement to mark the International Day of Peace. of the United Nations, held annually. on September 21.
“At the EDA, our mission is to ensure that the UAE diplomatic corps learns key skills and gains a monumental insight, to maintain the country’s status as an active global player taking leadership positions on key issues and primarily call to peace “. went to say.
On the illustrious International Day of Peace, I wish to reiterate the importance of this monumental and symbolic day of peace, in particular for diplomats, who dedicate their lives to promoting peace around the world, especially in times of grave upheaval, upheaval and conflict. ”
The United Nations invited all countries and individuals to honor the cessation of hostilities on this important day, and to commemorate it in another way, through education and public awareness on peace-related issues. “As an academic and training institution that prepares future UAE diplomats, it is our duty to stand in solidarity with the United Nations vision of peace and cooperation,” said the Director General of EDA.
In March of this year, António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, called on all warring parties to cease the conflict and unite against the battle of the unprecedented global pandemic, which has affected all corners of our world, and leads to the economy and health Cross-border crises.
Therefore, it is critical that diplomats and world leaders are reminded that today, their cooperation and solidarity with each other is not only the right choice, but also the necessary solution, in the fight against COVID-19, despite differences of political opinions, religious beliefs or historical conflicts “.
“EDA understands the importance of promoting peace and cooperation,” he said, referring to a memorandum of understanding, MoU, signed on September 7, 2020 by EDA with the renowned United Nations University for Peace, UPEACE. “This vital memorandum of understanding aims to establish a shared platform to launch various projects aimed at strengthening research, training and academic collaboration between both entities, while supporting EDA’s efforts to educate, train and empower the future Emirati diplomats, who will one day represent this great nation in the world arena, “added Bernardino León.
In conclusion, he said: “At the EDA, our mission is to ensure that the UAE diplomatic corps learns key skills and gains monumental insight, to maintain the country’s status as an active global player taking leadership positions on key issues. , and primarily The Call for Peace. Therefore, the national academic, training and research institution for international diplomatic relations will continue to empower talented Emirati women and men to become true diplomats of the 21st century, who they struggle to find peaceful solutions in a fast-changing and turbulent world. “
