Priority: Regional Stability

UAE Statement At the Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on Freshwater Resources and Related Infrastructure under Attack: Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting Civilian Lives

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Delivered By: Ms. Fatema Yousuf, Counsellor Mr. Chair, I would like to thank the co-organizers for spotlighting this important topic during Protection of Civilians Week, as well as the briefers for their presentations today. In conflict settings around the globe, water is increasingly becoming a weapon of war, a casualty of conflict, and a driver

UAE Statement At the Security Council Open Debate on Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability

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Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, I would like to begin by thanking Greece for organizing this open debate, and by applauding Prime Minister Mitsotakis for his leadership on this crucial topic. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his valuable insights, as well as Ms. Travlos and Mr. Bueger for

UAE Statement At the Third Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) 2026

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Delivered By: Mr. Mohamed Boausaibah, Second Secretary Mr. Chair, The United Arab Emirates aligns itself with the statements of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Arab Group. We strongly support the objective of strengthening the global non-proliferation regime. Nuclear non-proliferation remains paramount for regional and global security, stability, and conflict prevention. Amid persistent proliferation concerns, it

UAE Statement At the Consultations with the UN Membership on the Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine

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Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Co-Chairs, I would like to begin by thanking France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for briefing us today and for your efforts as designated co-chairs of the High-level International Conference on supporting the implementation of the Two-State Solution. The United Arab Emirates aligns itself with

Statement of the United Arab Emirates At the Security Council Arria formula Meeting on Harnessing safe, inclusive, trustworthy AI for the maintenance of peace and security

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Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. Chair, I would like to begin by thanking the Permanent Missions of Greece, France, and the Republic of Korea for organizing today’s Arria formula meeting. I also thank Special Secretary Mastrogeorgiou and the other briefers for their contributions. The rise of Artificial Intelligence is transforming

Joint Statement of the United Arab Emirates and Senegal At the High-Level Opening of the World Day for Glaciers & World Water Day 2025 Celebration

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Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Foreign Minister Muhriddin, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of Senegal and the United Arab Emirates, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Ambassador Hikmat for organizing this 2025 World Day for Glaciers & World Water Day Celebration which we are pleased to co-host,

Statement of the United Arab Emirates at the Informal Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly to Commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

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Delivered By: Ms. Sarah Alawadhi, Second Secretary Mr. President, I wish to thank you for organising this important session and to speakers for their invaluable statements. The United Arab Emirates aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Arab Group and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. We commend Pakistan’s efforts for introducing the resolution that

Statement of the United Arab Emirates at the Security Council Briefing on Sudan

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Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab Madam President, I thank Executive Director Catherine Russell and Mr. Christopher Lockyear for their sobering briefings, which serve as a stark reminder of the profound suffering of the Sudanese people caused by the warring parties. We urge this Council to give serious consideration to their powerful recommendations. For 699 days,