Mr. Mohammad Bastaki, Counsellor I would like to thank Slovenia, Guyana, Republic of Korea, and Sierra Leone for convening this meeting. I’d also like to thank the briefers for their thoughtful contributions. This debate could not have been more timely. Countries on the frontlines of climate-related disasters are facing immense challenges in managing their effects.
Delivered by: His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative Mr. President, The United Arab Emirates welcomes today’s timely debate following the recent publication of the Secretary-General’s report on the Responsibility to Protect. This provides an opportunity to take stock of the progress we have made collectively on upholding our commitment to the principle of R2P
The 10 June 2024 letter from the Sudanese representative is, once again, littered with mischaracterizations and outright fabrications against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We wish to fully address those spurious allegations, but at the outset, we reaffirm our support for efforts to de-escalate tensions, implement a ceasefire and advance negotiations leading to the
Delivered By: Ghasaq Shaheen, Chargé d’Affaires Mr. President, At the outset, the United Arab Emirates associates itself with the statement of the Arab Group. I also thank the briefers for their sobering statements. Mr. President, The world is facing the highest number of armed conflicts since WWII, and children are among the most vulnerable to
Lt. Colonel Dana Humaid, Director General of the International Affairs Office, Ministry of Interior Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to represent the UAE at today’s Panel on ‘Novel Approaches to Peace Operations and Potential Domains of Conflict’. Hosting the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Delivered by: His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister for Advanced Science and Technology Mr. President, I thank His Excellency Mr. Cho Tae-yul, Minister of Foreign Affairs, for chairing this Open Debate and commend the Republic of Korea for its stewardship of the Security Council this month. I also thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers
Delivered By: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Executive Director, Madam President, Colleagues, I thank the Permanent Representative of Panama for her statement, as well as the Bureau for their continuous support. I would also like to thank Executive Director Bahous for her continued leadership of the agency and the presentation of her
Delivered by Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative Mr. Chair, At the outset, I would like to thank the briefers for their valuable contributions. We commend the Kingdom of Morocco and the Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect for organizing this important commemoration. Hate speech, extremism and all forms of intolerance have been
Delivered By: His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador, Permanent Representative and Chair of the Arab Group for May Mr. President, I would like to deliver this statement on behalf of the Arab Group, and thank the Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing, which highlighted the catastrophic conditions caused by Israel’s war against the Gaza Strip.
