Priority: Regional Stability

Delivered by: Ameira AlHefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative Mr. President, At the outset, I thank Mr. Tor Wennesland and Mr. Philippe Lazzarini for their comprehensive briefings. We also listened to Mr. Daniel Levy’s briefing. The recent incidents in the Gaza Strip highlight several critical facts, including the continued fragility of the security situation and the recurring

Delivered by: H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his opening remarks and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her valuable briefing. I want to also express our gratitude to the Secretary-General and his team for effective use of his good offices. As the Secretary-General

Delivered by: H.E. Hamad Alkaabi, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the IAEA Mr. President, I would like to thank Ms. DiCarlo for her timely briefing. Since our last meeting on 11 August, the situation around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continues to be deeply alarming. Despite urgent calls for de-escalation, we have continued to

Delivered By: Ghasaq Shaheen, Political Coordinator Mr. President, I thank the International Criminal Court Prosecutor, Mr. Karim Khan, for the comprehensive briefing. I also welcome the Representative of Sudan to today’s meeting. In the context of today’s discussion, the UAE continues to closely follow the work of the Court, and its activities in this context.

Delivered By: Ameirah Al Heifeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery Mr. President, I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg and Ms. Ghada Mudawi for their comprehensive briefings on the recent political and humanitarian developments in Yemen. The UAE welcomes the extension of the humanitarian truce for an additional two months in accordance with the

Delivered by H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Mr. President, I would like to thank Director General Grossi for his valuable briefing. The United Arab Emirates is deeply alarmed by recent events at and near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including the reported damage to critical infrastructure, the external power

Delivered by H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Mr. President, I thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Acting Executive Director Chen for their valuable briefings, and I also thank Mr. Ewi for his insights. Despite gains made in the elimination of the leadership of Da’esh, the transnational threat that the group and

Delivered By: H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank you for your prompt response to the request made by my country and several other Council members to hold this emergency session to discuss the latest developments