European Union Delegation to the UAE

The Role of the EU Delegation: - to initiate, promote, support and develop bilateral dialogue and cooperation for the mutual benefit of the EU and the UAE. The EU Delegation: - represents the EU in the UAE and/or as instructed by Headquarters; - assesses and works towards the development and enhancement of EU-UAE bilateral relations, including in the newer areas/domains of cooperation (e.g. human rights dialogue, development and humanitarian cooperation in third countries, non-proliferation, counter terrorism and anti-piracy, etc.); - follows up bilateral relations in the areas of policy, security, the economy, trade and external assistance cooperation (financial and technical); - follows up EU policies in all sectors; - represents the EU in international agencies and organisations present in the UAE (IRENA, Hedayah, CBRN Centre of Excellence); - promotes and defends EU values and interests; - promotes relations with civil society, human rights advocates and the media in the UAE; - undertakes the local presidency functions in the UAE and maintains close contact with the local EU presidency in areas not covered by the Delegation; - contributes to coordination with EU country embassies, particularly in the fields of EU competences, notably trade, energy and external assistance; - undertakes CFSP démarches as appropriate; - reports back to Headquarters on all matters of interest for EU policies; - carries out press and public diplomacy activities in pursuit of the above.