Delivered by: Ms. Fatema Yousuf Acting Deputy Permanent Representative New York 11 February 2025 Madam President, At the outset, please allow me to express the United Arab Emirates’ appreciation for the valuable efforts of Poland, the Chair of the Committee for Social Development, for ensuring a successful outcome of this year’s session. There is no doubt that this
Delivered by: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, I would like to begin by commending Algeria for organising this timely debate and to thank Minister Attaf for presiding over today’s discussions. I also thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, and Mr. Said Djinnit for their informative briefings. Mr. President, As we
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, I would like to begin by commending Algeria for its leadership of the Presidency of the Council this month, and by thanking Minister Attaf for presiding over the meeting this morning. As this is the first time I address the Security Council this year,
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Thank you, Minister. I would like to begin by welcoming Prime Minister Ahmad Awad Bin Mubarak and his accompanying delegation, and to thank you, Minister Hamish Falconer, and the UK Mission, for bringing us together for this important discussion. We commend Prime Minister Bin Mubarak and
Delivered By: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, I would like to begin by thanking Secretary Blinken and the United States for convening this critical discussion on Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, and welcome your continued leadership in addressing this devastating situation. After more than 18 months of conflict, we are witnessing a
Delivered By: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery Mr. President, Today, we meet once again in the General Assembly to support the Palestinian cause, to ensure the protection of the equitable rights of the Palestinian people, and to promote peace in the region. This has become a frequent
Delivered By: Ms. Reem AlAmeri Mr. Chair, I would like to thank Slovenia and Guyana for organizing today’s important meeting, and I would also like to thank the briefers for their insightful contributions. The United Arab Emirates is deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian crises unfolding in conflict zones across the world. Among the most
Delivered By: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, Thank you for your thoughtful remarks and for convening this event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I am grateful to Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Executive Director Sima Bahous for their valuable
Delivered by: Ms. Ghasaq Shaheen, Deputy Permanent Representative Mr. President, It is regrettable that the Security Council has failed to fulfill its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security for the second time in less than a week. It has failed to find solutions to the crises that the world is witnessing, and to end
