Ministers from the United Arab Emirates will join the international community next week at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to advance solutions to pressing global challenges such as COVID-19, the digital divide, climate change, and gender inequality. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, will lead the
NEW YORK – 8 September 2021 – In a written statement to the UN Security Council for its open debate examining the transition period when peacekeeping missions end, the UAE affirmed that it would work with UN Member States and the UN system to implement transitions that are inclusive and prevent the recurrence of conflict
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
NEW YORK – 18 August 2021 – The UAE affirmed its commitment to develop new methods and tools in order to better utilize modern technologies for the maintenance of international peace and security, in collaboration with the UN system and its Member States. At the UN Security Council open debate on a technology and peacekeeping
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
Check against delivery. His Excellency Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, We extend our gratitude to the Republic of Azerbaijan for hosting this meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Russian Federation’s admission as an observer
