The UAE would like to thank the United States for prioritizing this important matter during its presidency of the Security Council. The UAE recognizes the importance of food security to ensure human security. Therefore, the UAE has been actively supporting the UN in its global efforts to supply necessary provisions, including food, to those in
Check against delivery Thank you, Madam Chair, I would like to start by thanking Ireland, the chair of today’s meeting, as well as Mexico, Estonia, Kenya, Niger, Norway, Tunisia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, St.Vincent and the Grenadines and Vietnam for convening this discussion on the occasion of International Women’s Day. When talking
Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and the UAE commends the UK for their continued leadership in climate action and for keeping this issue central to the Security Council’s agenda. Almost five years since signing the Paris Agreement, our efforts to keep global warming in check are facing many challenges. Environmental crises
Check against delivery Thank you Nihal. Excellencies, I am very pleased to join you today to celebrate the first International Day of Human Fraternity. It is heartening to see people coming together from across the globe to promote interreligious dialogue and speak up against religious bigotry and other forms of discrimination. I would also like
The United Arab Emirates would like to thank the Republic of Tunisia for organizing today’s open debate. This year is the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terror attacks in the United States. The shock and horror of 9/11 are seared in our collective memory, and we continue to live with its aftermath to this day.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) would like to thank Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for bringing the Council’s attention to the need for holistic approaches to conflict and insecurity, integrating the three pillars of the United Nations. The COVID-19 pandemic and climate change illustrate that silos do not apply in the field, as both affect
Mr. President, The UAE thanks the Russian Federation for convening this year’s annual open debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), which continues to be one of our priority topics and thank the Secretary General for his recent report on the implementation of resolution 1325. We are observing the 20th anniversary of the landmark Security
Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank the Russian Federation for convening this important debate. I would also like to thank Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov for his comprehensive brief. Mr. President, The UAE believes that de-escalation, communication channels, and diplomacy are the core pillars of addressing
New York, September 29, 2020 — Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande for his distinguished leadership of the previous session, and we look forward to working with the Office of the President of the General Assembly of this session. Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the
