As the UN faces the drawdown of several peace operations, it is imperative that we draw on lessons learned on how to execute coherent transition processes and to secure the gains made from years of UN engagement. Transitioning from UN peacekeeping is important and necessary. If not done properly, however, these transitions could result in
Check against delivery. Mr. President, Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt. We witnessed a resurgence of hate, xenophobia, scapegoating, and scare-mongering. The pandemic also highlighted existing inequalities in societies, especially in access to education, public health, and technologies. However, we also witnessed acts of overwhelming solidarity, global empathy and cooperation.
As the world makes immense technological progress, we must ascertain how to best leverage these innovations to address the conflicts and challenges of our time. The UAE believes that new and emerging technologies can revolutionize peacekeeping and fortify international peace and security. It is imperative that the UN’s operations in the field have access to
The UAE thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for chairing this important debate and commends India’s leadership on this topic. Global and regional maritime security is impacted by a broad array of traditional and non-traditional challenges – such as piracy, armed robbery, terrorism, transnational organized crime against ships at sea including the trafficking of humans and
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the world’s dependence on information and communication technologies which were essential in keeping us informed and connected to one another, even as we remained physically apart. Over the course of the last eighteen months, we have witnessed an increased trend in malicious cyber operations targeting medical facilities, including organizations dedicated
Madame President, The cost of conflict, as war too often demonstrates, is borne by the most vulnerable members of society. Children pay with their lives for the devastating economic and humanitarian consequences of war. Survivors of conflict, including children, are left with the burden of rebuilding destroyed communities. The unrelenting spread of COVID-19, particularly in
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to first thank Tunisia, and all the co-hosts for this important meeting today. The COVID-19 pandemic presents a major challenge to the international community, including in efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism. Alleviating the cross-cutting impact of the pandemic is crucial. The UAE, therefore, supported
The United Arab Emirates thanks Estonia for organizing this open debate on working methods. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Karin Landgren of Security Council Report and Loraine Sievers for their briefings, both of whom contribute a great deal to transparency and understanding of the Council’s working procedures, as well as Ambassador Rhonda King
Check against delivery. Thank you, Mister Chair, I would like to thank Niger and all co-hosts for convening this important meeting. Allow me to share with you two propositions on how we believe the Group’s objective to ensure a gendered approach in the Sahel region can best be achieved. First, we must ensure active coordination
