Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Madam President, I thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee and Ambassador Joonkook Hwang, Chair of the 1591 Sanctions Committee, for their briefings. I take note of Ms. Shayna Lewis’ participation in this meeting and listened carefully to her remarks. The United Arab Emirates has long stood in
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Madam President, I would first like to commend Guyana for its leadership of the Council this month and to thank Minister Persaud for presiding over the meeting earlier today. I also wish to thank SRSG Gamba and Ms. Gupta for their important contributions, as well as
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Madam President, I would like to begin by commending Guyana for organizing this open debate, and Minister Todd for presiding over the discussion this morning. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his valuable insights, as well as Chairperson Youssouf and Ms. Wignaraja for their contributions to
Delivered by: Ms. Myan Tantawy, Political Coordinator Thank you, moderator. I would also like thank the Permanent Mission of Argentina, as well as the offices of the SRSGs on Sexual violence in conflict and children in armed conflict for bringing us together for such an important discussion. On this International Day for the Elimination of
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Madam President, Madam Executive Director, Colleagues, Thank you for your statements and for your unwavering commitment to uplifting women and girls around the world. We commend the Bureau and the Secretariat for their continuous support of this mission, and the remarkable results laid out in
Delivered by: HE Ambassador Mohammed AbuShahab UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank you for responding promptly to the call of the Arab Group and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to resume the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly. I align myself with the statements
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Excellencies, colleagues, I thank the Kingdom of Morocco for convening this High-Level Event, and express appreciation to the Secretary-General and the panelists for their invaluable insights. We also recognize the important work of the Office on Genocide Prevention in advancing this vital agenda both within the
Delivered By: Ms. Fatema Yousuf, Counsellor Mr. Chair, I would like to thank the co-organizers for spotlighting this important topic during Protection of Civilians Week, as well as the briefers for their presentations today. In conflict settings around the globe, water is increasingly becoming a weapon of war, a casualty of conflict, and a driver
Delivered By: HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, I would like to begin by thanking Greece for organizing this open debate, and by applauding Prime Minister Mitsotakis for his leadership on this crucial topic. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his valuable insights, as well as Ms. Travlos and Mr. Bueger for
