Archives: Statements

Remarks to the High-Level Leaders Meeting at the Internet Governance Forum “Evolution of internet governance: Empowering Sustainable Development”

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Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Let me also express my deep appreciation to Minister Figueiredo, Minister Pansera, Governor Coutinho, Ambassador Fonseca and the Government of Brazil for the kind invitation to join you today in this beautiful country.  My team and I have been overwhelmed by the hospitality and warm generosity of your people. I address

The General Debate of the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

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Mr. President, It is my pleasure to congratulate your Excellency on your election as President of the seventieth session of the General Assembly, and to affirm that the United Arab Emirates stands ready to provide the fullest support during your presidency. Mr. President, This year’s session is of particular significance as it marks the seventieth

UAE Statement to Preparatory Meeting of World Summit on the Information Society

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Co-facilitators, Excellencies and distinguished colleagues, The UAE delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered earlier by South Africa on behalf of G77 and China. The UAE appreciates the opportunity to share its perspectives on the General Assembly’s ten-year review of the implementation of outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society.  As both a

UAE Statement to the UN Women Executive Board Annual Session

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Mr. President, I am pleased to represent the United Arab Emirates today in the annual event for announcing the pledges of member states to finance and support UN-Women. At the outset, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the UN Women for its achievements and its continued progress in the areas of implementing

UAE Statement to the 2nd Annual Sustainable Energy for All Forum

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is proud today to reaffirm its commitment to meeting the goals of Sustainable Energy for All, and to highlight significant international and domestic contributions. The UAE recognized early on that energy diversification would be the future, and this outlook has been resoundingly validated. Renewables and energy efficiency now offer an unprecedented

UAE Statement to the High Level Thematic Debate of the General Assembly: Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism

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Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations, Excellencies, Distinguished guests – On behalf of the United Arab Emirates let me express our thanks to the President of the General Assembly and High Representative Al-Nasser for convening this meeting on an issue of global importance. Secretary-General, thank you for your statement today,