Total UAE support for Palestine in 2017 amounted to more than USD 125 million. In the context of the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestine Question on July 24, 2018, the UAE reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the Palestinian people and to the United Nations Relief
“We welcome the Special Envoy’s efforts to facilitate the Houthis’ peaceful handover of Hodeida to the legitimate government of Yemen, consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2216,” said Minister Al Hashimy. “We share the concerns of the international community about the Houthis’ laying of mines and the positioning of snipers and heavy weapons in residential
Mr. President, I congratulate Sweden on its presidency of the Council and applaud its commitment to gender balance in Security Council briefers this month. The UAE supports Sweden’s dedicated focus on children and armed conflict and its convening of today’s debate. I would also like to thank Special Representative Virginia Gamba, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta
NEW YORK – At a critical United Nations General Assembly meeting, the UAE reaffirmed its shared commitment to “Responsibility to Protect.” “With the passing of time, historical memory of atrocities and crimes against humanity fades – and the significance of “never again” wanes. However, we must not forget the events, actions, and inaction, that led to
NEW YORK – The UAE called for stronger, strategic multilateral partnerships to counter terrorist narratives around the world at the UN High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States. H.E. Salem AlZaabi, Head of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UAE and Head of the UAE delegation to the Conference, delivered the statement,
NEW YORK – The UAE called for a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism in all its forms including those who commit and support terrorism and reiterated its commitment to working with its regional and international partners to confront extremism and terrorism in order to restore stability in the Arab region at the UN General Assembly. H.E.
NEW YORK – “Diplomacy will always be key to solving the region’s crises, so we must renew our efforts to see it strengthened,” stated H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, at a critical UN Security Council debate on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa
Mr. President, I thank Russia for their successful stewardship of the Council this month and – equally importantly – of the World Cup! As part of your presidency, we applaud your commitment to discussing the root causes of conflict plaguing the Middle East and North Africa. Russia has been a historic partner in our region
NEW YORK – At the UN Security Council on Tuesday, the UAE stated that the failure of the Council to respond decisively to conflict around the world has exacted a profound human toll, and called for a re-energized unity of purpose within the Council and renewed action to maintain international peace and security. The UAE
