Archives: Statements

UAE Statement at the Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the 20th Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the Rome Statute: Reflections on the Relationship Between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council

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Delivered by Mr. Mohamed Al-Ali, Second Secretary I wish to add my voice to those who have reaffirmed that peace and justice are fundamental values of humanity. The desire for peace and justice is not exclusive to one region or people; they are universal objectives enshrined in both the UN Charter and the Rome Statute

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Afghanistan

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Delivered by H.E. Amiera Alhefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, we join other speakers in expressing our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck southeast Afghanistan yesterday, and we wish a speedy recovery for the injured. The UAE always stands

Statement of the UAE at the UN Security Council on the Central African Republic

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Delivered by: Ms. Ghasaq Shaheen, Political Coordinator UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Please check against delivery Madam President, I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, for her first briefing to the Council since taking up her post, and we affirm the UAE’s support for her mandate and for MINUSCA’s work in Central African Republic.

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria

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Delivered by H.E. Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his important statement, that affirmed the need to deliver aid through all available means throughout Syria and thank Mr. Martin Griffiths for his extensive briefing. We also thank

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

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Delivered by: Mrs. Amiera AlHefeiti Deputy Permanent Representative PLEASE CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Madam President I thank the Special Representative, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, and Ms. Ghada Eltahir Mudawi, for their comprehensive briefings. We also listened carefully to the briefing of Ms. Lorna Merekaje. I also welcome the Representative of South Sudan, to today’s meeting. I would

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in Haiti

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Delivered by Amiera AlHefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Madam President, At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Helen La Lime, for her insightful briefing and her efforts in Haiti. We also welcome the participation of His Excellency, Haiti’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Meeting on Women, Peace and Security: Keeping the promises: The role of regional organisations in implementing women, peace and security in the face of political turmoil and seizures of power by force

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Delivered by H.E. Lana Nusseibeh Madame President, The United Arab Emirates would like to thank Albania for organising today’s open debate and thank you, Minister Xhaçka, for chairing this meeting and for being such a WPS champion yourself. We continue to support increased Council engagement on the Women, Peace and Security agenda – and thank