International Cooperation Year (1965) – Pope Paul VI and Sheikh Saqr of Ras Al Khaima

This stamp was issued by Ras Al Khaima to commemorate International Cooperation Year 1965, a United Nations initiative dedicated to fostering understanding, friendship, and cooperation among nations and peoples. The design features Pope Paul VI alongside Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaima, with the official handshake emblem symbolizing goodwill, dialogue, and peaceful relations. The issue reflects the international spirit of cooperation that characterized the campaign and highlights the importance of communication across cultural and religious boundaries.

By issuing this stamp, Ras Al Khaima expressed support for the ideals of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among different nations and communities. The issue celebrates the role of international dialogue in promoting harmony, understanding, and collaboration, emphasizing the belief that cooperation among peoples of diverse backgrounds contributes to stability, progress, and global goodwill.