UAE Votes in Favor of UN General Assembly Resolution on Ukraine

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

UAE Announces $5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine

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

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine

UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Filippo Grandi for their remarks. Mr. President, The humanitarian situation in Ukraine has deteriorated significantly in recent days, as the continued fighting results in damages to civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties and deaths. According to

UAE Welcomes UN Label of Houthis as Terrorist Group

NEW YORK – 28 February 2022 – The United Arab Emirates welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution renewing the sanctions regime on Yemen and labeling the Houthis as a “terrorist group” for the first time. The resolution also designates the Houthis, as an entity, on the Yemen Sanctions List under the arms

UAE Explanation of Vote at UN Security Council

UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, we would like to thank the penholder, the United Kingdom, for its efforts to bring together the views of Member States during the negotiations. We also thank our colleagues in the Security Council for their cooperation during this brief period. The UAE welcomes the Council’s

UAE Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Mr. President, The UAE regrets that the situation in Ukraine has worsened since our last meeting and reiterates its call for a cessation of hostilities. We remain steadfast in our belief that dialogue and diplomacy should be the only path to resolving differences. We therefore welcome today’s news that talks may commence tomorrow morning on