UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine

Delivered by: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for his valuable briefing today. The destruction of parts of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and dam has led to large-scale flooding from the reservoir with wide-ranging and serious consequences. The Nova Kakhovka reservoir was so large,

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on UNOCA

Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative I’d like to first of all thank SRSG Abarry, Ambassador Vérissimo, and Ms. Tamoifo for their insightful briefings today. I wish to also support the remarks made by Gabon on behalf of the A3 and build on the views expressed in that statement. It’s clear

UAE Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council Meeting on UNITAMS

Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative The United Arab Emirates welcomes the adoption of today’s resolution. We thank the United Kingdom, in its capacity as pen holder, for their efforts in facilitating the consultations for both the renewal of the mandate of UNITAMS and the substantive press statement on the concerning

UAE Statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Excellencies, colleagues, I’d like to thank you for holding this important meeting today. I wish to express our sincere appreciation to Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, and to UNRWA’s staff. You have made tireless efforts in improving the situation of Palestinians, and in particular, those

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting the Situation in the DPRK/Non-proliferation

Delivered By: Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her informative briefing and we welcome the participation of the Republic of Korea in today’s meeting. The UAE joins the Secretary-General in his strong condemnation of the military satellite launch by the DPRK. These events are of grave concern. Though

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 Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Threats to International Peace and Security: Nuclear Safety and Security in Ukraine

Delivered By: Ghasaq Shaheen Mr. President, I would like to thank Director-General Grossi for his valuable briefing today. I extend my gratitude to him and his team at the IAEA for their efforts since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. The UAE welcomes your ongoing engagement with all relevant actors to ensure the safety