UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Threats to International Peace and Security: Nuclear Safety and Security in Ukraine

Delivered By: Ghasaq Shaheen Mr. President, I would like to thank Director-General Grossi for his valuable briefing today. I extend my gratitude to him and his team at the IAEA for their efforts since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. The UAE welcomes your ongoing engagement with all relevant actors to ensure the safety

UAE Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council Meeting on South Sudan Sanctions

Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Madam President, I would also like to start by thanking the penholder, the United States, for facilitating consultations on the resolution. The UAE reaffirms our commitment – alongside Council members – to supporting all efforts towards peace and stability in South Sudan. We engaged constructively in

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa

Delivered By: Ameirah AlHefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative Madam President, I want to begin by thanking you Your Excellency Amherd for chairing this important meeting. I also thank USG DiCarlo, AU Commissioner Ambassador Adeoye, and Ms. Tadesse for their comprehensive briefings. As this meeting coincides with Africa Day and 60th anniversary of the AU, we take

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Delivered by: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery Madam President, I thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his comprehensive briefing, and for his continued contributions to de-escalate the situation, especially in the recent period. We also thank Ms. Tania Hary for her briefing, which underscored

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Addressing Food Insecurity and Protecting Essential Services

Delivered By: Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment Honourable President, Your Excellencies, a wonderful good morning to everybody. I thank our distinguished briefers for their insightful remarks today and thank the Swiss presidency for convening this important open debate. The UAE welcomes the Secretary-General’s report on the Protection of Civilians in

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on UNITAMS

Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Madam President, I wish to begin by thanking our briefers today for their very comprehensive updates on the developments in Sudan, and I welcome the participation of the ambassador of Sudan in this meeting. The UAE welcomes the short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangement agreed and

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine

Delivered by: Ghasaq Shaheen, Political Coordinator Thank you, Madam President. We also thank the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Ebo, for his informative briefing, and I welcome Ukraine’s participation at today’s meeting. The development of security and defense capabilities is integral to the right of self-defense. Engaging in such activities also