UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. I would like, at the outset, to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, for their briefings. As the speakers ahead of me have noted, the humanitarian situation in Ukraine has reached catastrophic levels. Today, more
I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Director-General Rafael Grossi for their briefings. My country is also following the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with deep concern. The reports that we have received about fires affecting the plant suggest a dangerous development in the conflict. The humanitarian and environmental catastrophe resulting from a serious
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
As delivered by H.E. Lana Nusseibeh Thank you, Mr. President, This Emergency Special Session comes as the conflict in Ukraine has reached a dangerous inflection point. The international community is alarmed by developments on the ground, and this is the clear message of today’s resounding vote. The humanitarian situation is worsening by the day. 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
Mr. President, The serious developments in Ukraine undermine regional and international peace and security. Throughout this crisis, my country has consistently called for de-escalation and dialogue; we placed great hope in the various diplomatic initiatives and channels aimed at resolving the crisis. Those calls reflected our alarm at the consequences for civilians present in Ukraine,
