NEW YORK – 8 April 2021 – The UAE underlined the importance of partnerships and cooperation in efforts to reduce the social, economic, and security impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war, including through exchange of information, technical expertise, and financial and material assistance. In a written statement to the UN Security Council for
NEW YORK – 8 April 2021 – In its briefing to the Group of Arab Member States (Arab Group) to the UN, the UAE stressed the importance of representing the Arab voice during its membership in the Security Council, as well as addressing the various issues relating to the Arab region on the Council’s agenda,
The UAE commends Viet Nam for convening such an important meeting. We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who have been killed or injured by landmines, unexploded ordinance, or improvised explosive devices. Over the past decade, there have been more than 150,000 casualties from improvised explosive devices globally. Some 80%
NEW YORK/ABU DHABI – 30 March 2021 – H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met with ambassadors from African Member States to the United Nations to provide an overview on the UAE’s objectives for its membership on the UN Security Council for the term 2022-2023. The meeting was an important element
There is an urgent need for renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Libya. The UAE stands ready to work closely with all Security Council members, including the new US administration, to achieve a peaceful settlement for the Libyan people. The UAE welcomes the Council’s call for all foreign forces to withdraw from Libya.
ABU DHABI – 19 January 2021 – H.E. Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said that the Arab world’s problems cannot be resolved without key players on the regional and global scene collaborating to strengthen “the spirit of solidarity and unity while addressing the menacing threats to peace and security.”
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
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.
