The President of East Timor witnesses the laying of the foundation stone for the female student housing and social facilities project in Dili
Dili, 1st June / WAM / His Excellency Dr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, and His Excellency Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, witnessed the foundation stone laying ceremony for the “Female Student Housing and Social Facilities” project in the capital, Dili, in the presence of His Excellency Rashid Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the Operations Sector at the Emirates International Aid Agency, and Amira Al Ameri, Head of the Regional Cooperation Department at the Agency.
The project comes within the framework of development cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Democratic Republic of East Timor, and within the efforts of the Emirates International Aid Agency to support development projects with a sustainable impact, especially in the fields of education and community development, which contributes to improving the quality of life, empowering youth, and enhancing educational opportunities.
His Excellency President José Manuel Ramos-Horta, in a speech he delivered on this occasion, expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” praising the continued support that the UAE gives to development and humanitarian projects, including the female student housing project and social facilities in the city of Dili.
His Excellency stressed that the project reflects the depth of the distinguished bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, and embodies the common human values and development vision adopted by both sides in supporting the education sector, empowering youth, and promoting sustainable social development.
His Excellency said: “This vital project represents a symbol of the solid friendship between the UAE and the Republic of East Timor, and a model of constructive cooperation that serves the aspirations of the two friendly peoples towards a more prosperous and stable future.”
For his part, His Excellency Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Dr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta for his generous patronage and attendance at the launch ceremony of this important project, stressing that this initiative reflects the strength of bilateral relations and the common keenness to expand the horizons of cooperation in the development and humanitarian fields.
His Excellency pointed out that the shared vision of the leadership of the two friendly countries contributed to opening new horizons for partnership and cooperation, and launching qualitative initiatives and sustainable development projects that support economic and social plans, by employing the expertise and advanced capabilities of both sides in vital sectors including education, health and the environment.
His Excellency added: “The female student housing and social facilities project in Dili aims to provide an integrated educational and social environment that contributes to the preparation of qualified scientific competencies and national leaders capable of contributing to building the future and achieving sustainable development, in a way that reflects the humanitarian values adopted by the UAE and the Republic of East Timor in serving humanity and enhancing the quality of life.”
The foundation stone laying ceremony concluded by emphasizing the importance of continuing to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries in various fields, in a way that supports development efforts and achieves the common interests of the two friendly peoples.
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