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

Statement by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, of the United Arab Emirates before The General Debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly

New York, September 29, 2020 — Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande for his distinguished leadership of the previous session, and we look forward to working with the Office of the President of the General Assembly of this session. Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the

UAE, Israel Ambassadors to the UN Meet

NEW YORK – 23 September 2020 – Today H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, met with H.E. Gilad Erdan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN following the signing of the UAE-Israel Peace Accord in Washington, D.C., on 15 September 2020. The meeting was held at

UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism, Outlines Priorities for UN75

NEW YORK – 17 September 2020 – Reaffirming its firm commitment to global cooperation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has outlined the seven objectives that will guide its participation during the 75th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In the face of growing global challenges, the UAE remains a strong proponent of a results-driven multilateralism