As the President of the Security Council for the month of June 2023, the United Arab Emirates is mindful of the importance of the working methods of the Council for enhancing its effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. The UAE also recognizes that innovation and technology can benefit the everyday work of the Security Council. The UAE
NEW YORK — 1 June 2023 — The United Arab Emirates announced human fraternity; climate change, peace and security; and cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States as the main priorities of its presidency of the United Nations Security Council during the month of June. As President, the UAE sets the
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
Mrs. Amierah Alhefeiti. Deputy Permanent Representative Madam President, I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen and Ms. Ghada Mudawi for their valuable briefings. I also thank Ms. Morgane Aveline for her briefing. Madam President, Over the past several weeks, we have witnessed important steps taken by Arab countries to end the suffering of the Syrian people as
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
Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Thank you Madam Chair, and I’d like to begin also by thanking Albania and the United States for organizing this Arria-formula meeting today on a topic that is both timely and decisive for our future societies. I also welcome the presence of the Minister of
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
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
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
