The UAE’s June 2023 Presidency of the UN Security Council

Overview The United Arab Emirates holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for June 2023. Throughout the month, the UAE will work to elevate the priorities that have guided its term on the Council to this point, including championing the values of human fraternity in promoting and sustaining peace, addressing the impacts of

United Arab Emirates Working Methods Commitments: June 2023

As the President of the Security Council for the month of June 2023, the United Arab Emirates is mindful of the importance of the working methods of the Council for enhancing its effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. The UAE also recognizes that innovation and technology can benefit the everyday work of the Security Council. The UAE

UAE Announces Priorities for June 2023 UN Security Council Presidency

NEW YORK — 1 June 2023 — The United Arab Emirates announced human fraternity; climate change, peace and security; and cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States as the main priorities of its presidency of the United Nations Security Council during the month of June. As President, the UAE sets the

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa

Delivered By: Ameirah AlHefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative Madam President, I want to begin by thanking you Your Excellency Amherd for chairing this important meeting. I also thank USG DiCarlo, AU Commissioner Ambassador Adeoye, and Ms. Tadesse for their comprehensive briefings. As this meeting coincides with Africa Day and 60th anniversary of the AU, we take

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Addressing Food Insecurity and Protecting Essential Services

Delivered By: Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment Honourable President, Your Excellencies, a wonderful good morning to everybody. I thank our distinguished briefers for their insightful remarks today and thank the Swiss presidency for convening this important open debate. The UAE welcomes the Secretary-General’s report on the Protection of Civilians in

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on UNAMI

Delivered By: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Madam President, I thank the Special Representative, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her thorough briefing. We are pleased to see the representative of Iraq participating in this meeting. We also listened closely to the briefing of Ms. Khanim Latif. At

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on the OSCE Chairperson-in-office

Delivered By: His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Mr. President, I’d like to thank Foreign Minister and Chairperson-in-office Osmani for his insightful remarks. The current situation on the continent should encourage us all to reflect on what the international community has learned since the end of World War II.