High-level Meeting on the Overall Review by the General Assembly of the Implementation of the Outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society

Mr. President, Excellencies, Mr. President, let me express my delegation’s deep thanks for your stewardship of the WSIS+10 review, and for the support of the Secretary-General throughout the process. Today’s high-level meeting is a clear affirmation of the important role of the United Nations in our collective global efforts to achieve the WSIS vision. Mr.

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UN moves to next stage of ICT agenda under UAE co-leadership

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UAE Statement to Preparatory Meeting of World Summit on the Information Society

Co-facilitators, Excellencies and distinguished colleagues, The UAE delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered earlier by South Africa on behalf of G77 and China. The UAE appreciates the opportunity to share its perspectives on the General Assembly’s ten-year review of the implementation of outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society.  As both a