UAE Underlines Commitment to Eliminating International Terrorism at UN

NEW YORK – 12 January 2021 – The UAE emphasized its commitment to eliminating terrorism, including when elected as a member of the UN Security Council for the term 2022-2023, and underscored that international efforts to counter and eliminate terrorism must be strengthened. In a written statement to the UN Security Council for its high-level

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts: International cooperation in combating terrorism 20 years after the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001)”

The United Arab Emirates would like to thank the Republic of Tunisia for organizing today’s open debate. This year is the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terror attacks in the United States. The shock and horror of 9/11 are seared in our collective memory, and we continue to live with its aftermath to this day.

UAE, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security Launch New Research Report and UN Action Plan to Advance Women’s Participation in Post-Conflict Reconstruction

NEW YORK – 11 November 2020 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) launched a new Research Report and a UN Action Plan to advance women’s participation in post-conflict reconstruction, following a year-long series of high-level panel discussions on the subject. Key areas the discussions were

UAE, Myanmar Establish Diplomatic Relations

NEW YORK – 9 November 2020 – The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have signed a Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries. H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, signed the Joint Communique on behalf of the

UAE Underscores Importance of Prevention and Future Preparedness to Understanding and Addressing Contemporary Drivers of Conflict and Insecurity

NEW YORK – 3 November 2020 – The UAE underscored the importance of prevention, future preparedness and holistic approaches at the UN Security Council open debate on the contemporary drivers of conflict and insecurity. The UAE reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have affected the conditions that lead to and amplify conflict

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Quarterly Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank the Russian Federation for convening this important debate. I would also like to thank Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov for his comprehensive brief. Mr. President, The UAE believes that de-escalation, communication channels, and diplomacy are the core pillars of addressing

UAE announces candidacy for non-permanent UN Security Council seat

Today, the United Arab Emirates officially launched its campaign to secure an elected non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the term 2022-2023. The announcement was made during the UAE’s statement at the General Debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly delivered by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al