Seville: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, represented the UAE at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, Spain. The conference spanned from 30 June to 3 July 2025, under the leadership of Pedro S¡nchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and Ant³nio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
According to Emirates News Agency, Reem Al Hashimy highlighted the pressing need to fortify partnerships and invest in long-term solutions that synthesize humanitarian, development, and peace agendas. She stressed the UAE's stance that contemporary challenges necessitate not only enhanced multilateralism but a redefined approach-one that is agile, inclusive, and propelled by innovation and private sector collaboration. In a world of mounting complexity, this strategy is essential for achieving tangible impacts.
Al Hashimy reiterated the UAE's commitment to supporting vulnerable and crisis-stricken regions, particularly low-income countries, while showcasing the UAE's leadership in renewable energy financing, food and water security, and health systems.
She also noted that the UAE's development assistance has reached over 100 countries, with a significant portion dedicated to sectors aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In addition, the UAE will co-host the 2026 United Nations Water Conference with the Republic of Senegal, reflecting its dedication to global environmental governance. This conference aims to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 and build on COP28's water initiatives and the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative.
The UAE voiced its endorsement of the Seville Declaration, which emphasizes inclusivity, resilience, and sustainable investment. As one of the leading donors of Official Development Assistance (ODA) by percentage of Gross National Income (GNI), the UAE has maintained an average of 0.7% since the SDGs were adopted in 2015.
The UAE concluded its participation by expressing its commitment to developing forward-thinking partnerships that yield measurable outcomes, stating that the focus must be on an efficient, future-focused path rooted in community needs.