Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Australia have conducted the 9th edition of the Emirati-Australian Consular Committee. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rashid Nadhar Rahmah, Director of the Department of Consular Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Ms. Alison Duncan, Assistant Secretary of the Consular Communications and Policies Branch of the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the meeting, Mr. Rahmah stressed the relevance of the consular cooperation between the two sides and how it contributes to advancing their bilateral coordination. The director further praised the positive developments that happened in 2022 and the efforts of both sides to ensure distinguished consular services in the two countries.
Ms. Duncan lauded the UAE’s prominent regional and international stature, as well as its pivotal role in various areas. Furthermore, the two sides discussed several consular issues of mutual concern and their follow-up and development plans.
Mr. Rahma conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who lauded the deep-rooted relations between the two sides. “The bilateral ties between the UAE and Australia have witnessed significant development,” the director observed.
In addition, Ms. Duncan commended the advancing bilateral ties between the two countries, most notably in the consular field. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, the Ministry of Education, and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), as well as representatives of relevant entities in Australia.