Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Peshawar, Pakistan 6 March 2022 The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Lana Zaki Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates): The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at the Koocha Risaldar
NEW YORK – 9 March 2022 – Today, the United Arab Emirates announced a commitment of USD 85 million to support humanitarian operations in Ethiopia. In coordination with the Famine Relief Fund, the contribution will be disbursed to several agencies, including the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the
NEW YORK – 8 March 2022 – The United Arab Emirates convened the first signature event of its presidency of the United Nations Security Council, a ministerial-level open debate to promote the importance of women’s economic inclusion and public-private partnerships to galvanize a more sustainable peace on International Women’s Day. The debate, which was chaired
NEW YORK – 2 March 2022 – Today the United Arab Emirates voted in favor of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the situation in Ukraine. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s emergency special session, H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, stated: “We voted for this resolution, and we
NEW YORK – 1 March 2022 – The United Arab Emirates announced USD 5 million in humanitarian assistance to benefit all civilians impacted by the situation in Ukraine. The contribution is made to the United Nations’ Humanitarian Flash Appeal and the Regional Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine and is a reflection of the UAE’s emphasis
NEW YORK – 1 March 2022 – Today, the United Arab Emirates assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of March. In addition to addressing recent developments on security issues across the globe, the UAE will prioritize the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, climate security, and cooperation between the
As the President of the Security Council for the month of March 2022, the United Arab Emirates is mindful of the importance of the working methods of the Council in enhancing its effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. The UAE is committed to and will encourage the implementation of Presidential Note S/2017/507 and relevant subsequent Presidential Notes.
NEW YORK – 28 February 2022 – The United Arab Emirates welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution renewing the sanctions regime on Yemen and labeling the Houthis as a “terrorist group” for the first time. The resolution also designates the Houthis, as an entity, on the Yemen Sanctions List under the arms
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, we would like to thank the penholder, the United Kingdom, for its efforts to bring together the views of Member States during the negotiations. We also thank our colleagues in the Security Council for their cooperation during this brief period. The UAE welcomes the Council’s
