UN Security Council Open Debate on Trafficking in Persons in Conflict Situations

On behalf of the United Arab Emirates, I congratulate the United Kingdom on its presidency of the Council, and for championing efforts to combat human trafficking around the world. We hope that today’s debate will contribute to a greater understanding of the role of conflict and instability in exacerbating the problem of modern slavery, and

UAE renews commitment to support people of Afghanistan

NEW YORK – The UAE has reiterated its commitment to providing humanitarian support and development assistance to the Afghan people. A statement from Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, emphasised the need to achieve long-term peace and stability through a comprehensive Afghan-led peace process. She commended

Statement on Iran Arms Shipments to Yemen

The United Arab Emirates is alarmed and deeply concerned by ongoing reports regarding Iranian shipments of weapons to the Houthi militia in Yemen.  Such activity would be a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2231 (2015), and the UAE calls on the Security Council to take all measures necessary to demand

UAE and Ten Member States Co-Sign Letter to the UN General Assembly Condemning Iran’s Driving of Regional Instability

  New York – A group of 11 concerned countries warned United Nations (UN) Member States about Iran’s expansionist policies, flagrant violations of the principle of sovereignty, and constant interference in the internal affairs of Arab States that are destabilizing and fomenting tension in the Middle East, in a letter delivered to the UN General

UAE Right of Reply in Response to the Representative of the Islamic republic of Iran During the First Committee Meeting on Regional Disarmament and Security Cluster

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE Mission requested the right of reply in response to the representative of the Islamic republic of Iran during the first committee meeting on Regional disarmament and security Cluster: Mr. Chairman, My delegation would like to exercise the right of reply in response to the unfounded allegations expressed by

United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories

Mr. Chairman, I would like at the outset to align the United Arab Emirates statement with the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the statement of the Arab League. I am also pleased to extend our sincere appreciation to the President and members of the United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the

First Committee on “Disarmament and International Security”

Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the First Committee during the 71st session of the UNGA. We are confident that you will contribute to the successful work of this committee. In this regard, I would like to affirm the UAE’s full support and