Thank you Mr. Chair, I take the floor on behalf of my delegation to address the ludicrous claims of the Iranian representative, who seemingly over looked his country’s expansionist regional policies flagrant violations of the principle of sovereignty and constant interference in the internal affairs of Arabic states including Syria and Yemen. A country we
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
I am pleased at the outset to align our statement with the statements of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. While noting the lack of consensus regarding the qualifications of the Chair of this important Committee, especially in view of its mandate regarding legal matters, primarily respect of and promotion of international
Statement delivered by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the General Debate of the 71th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Mr. Peter Thomson, President of the General Assembly, Ministers and heads of delegations, At the outset, I am pleased to congratulate Your Excellency on assuming the presidency of this
On behalf of the UAE, I congratulate Malaysia on its Presidency of the Council. We recognize the critical importance of this debate and honor the 20th anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict report. We are participating in today’s debate because of our long-standing dedication to children in need worldwide. Nowhere is securing children in
On behalf of the UAE, I congratulate Malaysia on its Presidency of the Council. We recognize the critical importance of this debate and honor the 20th anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict report. We are participating in today’s debate because of our long-standing dedication to children in need worldwide. Nowhere is securing children in
Mr. Chairman, I would also like to express the support of my delegation for the OIC statement, and welcome the adoption of the resolution by consensus. Mr. Chairman, We are currently facing a challenge that deeply threatens international peace and security, as terrorism is a global phenomenon that transcends borders, cultures and religions, leaving no
Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Let me begin by thanking our partners Norway and OCHA for providing their support in organizing today’s briefing. The last several years have seen a step-change in the way we value women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health, now recognizing it as a cornerstone of stable and prosperous societies. We are especially pleased that
Thank you, Mr. President. The UAE would like to thank H.E. Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Foreign Minister of Egypt, for presiding over this important debate, and acknowledge the central and historical role that Egypt plays in maintaining international peace and security. My country commends the important role of Al Azhar University, an intellectual and cultural beacon
