International Cooperation Year (1965) – Sheikh Rashid and Charles de Gaulle

This stamp commemorates International Cooperation Year 1965, a global initiative proclaimed by the United Nations to encourage greater collaboration, understanding, and friendship among nations. The design features the ruler of Dubai alongside Charles de Gaulle, President of France and one of the most influential international statesmen of the twentieth century. The handshake emblem symbolizes diplomatic cooperation and the strengthening of relations between peoples and nations, reflecting the spirit of constructive international engagement promoted during the year.

By issuing this stamp, Dubai expressed support for the principles of peaceful cooperation and mutual respect among countries. The issue highlights the importance of international dialogue in advancing development, fostering goodwill, and building stronger connections across cultural and political boundaries, while recognizing the role of global partnerships in promoting stability and progress.