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

UAE Statement at the open debate of the United Nations Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict

Mr. President, The United Arab Emirates would like to thank you for organizing this open debate on children and armed conflict, and wishes also to thank Special Representative Virginia Gamba and UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore for their insightful briefings today. The United Arab Emirates takes this opportunity to renew its commitment to the implementation

UAE Statement to the Open debate of the Security Council on Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations: Role of the International Organization of the Francophonie

The UAE thanks the delegation of Niger for organizing today’s meeting on the important topic of the role of the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF). The UAE is proud that its status was elevated from observer member to associate member by a unanimous decision of the Member States at the Summit of the OIF

UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Cooperation Between Regional, International Bodies at the UN Security Council

NEW YORK – 08 September 2020 – The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cooperation between the regional and international mechanisms to achieve a shared goal of global peace, security and prosperity at the UN Security Council. In a written statement for the Open Debate on cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations,