Istanbul: Emine Erdogan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Trkiye, praised the UAE’s efforts in supporting sustainable environmental action and its ongoing commitment to collaborating with nations worldwide in international forums to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable development for future generations.
According to Emirates News Agency, she made these remarks while meeting with a delegation from the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, led by Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Council. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025, held in Istanbul under Emine Erdogan’s patronage from 17th to 19th October.
During this meeting, Al Falasi conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, also known as the ‘Mother of the Nation’. Sheikha Fatima is the Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.
Al Falasi also communicated Sheikha Fatima’s dedication to the Council’s participation in the forum. The aim was to showcase the achievements of children and youth in sustainability and to gain insights from global experiences in environmental protection and resource preservation. This effort reflects the UAE leadership’s vision that children and youth are integral partners in environmental action.