Statement on Iran Arms Shipments to Yemen

The United Arab Emirates is alarmed and deeply concerned by ongoing reports regarding Iranian shipments of weapons to the Houthi militia in Yemen.  Such activity would be a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2231 (2015), and the UAE calls on the Security Council to take all measures necessary to demand

UAE Commemoration Day

We meet today to mark the UAE’s second annual Commemoration Day. On this important national occasion, we observe a moment of silence in honour and respect for our martyrs. We stand to express our pride and gratitude for all the sacrifices made by our armed forces and by the members of the Ministry of Interior

UAE Right of Reply in Response to the Representative of the Islamic republic of Iran During the First Committee Meeting on Regional Disarmament and Security Cluster

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE Mission requested the right of reply in response to the representative of the Islamic republic of Iran during the first committee meeting on Regional disarmament and security Cluster: Mr. Chairman, My delegation would like to exercise the right of reply in response to the unfounded allegations expressed by

United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories

Mr. Chairman, I would like at the outset to align the United Arab Emirates statement with the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the statement of the Arab League. I am also pleased to extend our sincere appreciation to the President and members of the United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the

Questions Relating to Information

Mr. Chairman, I am pleased at the outset to express my thanks to the Department of Information for its report and tireless efforts that contribute to strengthening the values of the United Nations on a global scale, and for shedding light on many important issues, including peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, and the

Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Mr. Chairman I would like to congratulate you on assuming the chairmanship of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, and I wish you and the bureau members all success. I would also like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Chair of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Mr. David

First Committee on “Disarmament and International Security”

Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the First Committee during the 71st session of the UNGA. We are confident that you will contribute to the successful work of this committee. In this regard, I would like to affirm the UAE’s full support and