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His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan

lines on the record: 61
first: 2006-09-24
most recent: 2020-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“We look forward to continuing work with all partners to achieve our shared vision of creating a peaceful and prosperous world — a world capable of meeting these challenges. Thank you.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“My country will follow the same steps and principles upon which it was founded to maintain international peace and security in cooperation with the members of the Council. We recognize the significant responsibility associated with membership on the Security Council and the extensive challenges the Council faces, and we affirm that the UAE will work towards solving the important issues confronting states with resolve and determination. In doing so, we will be guided by our understanding of these crises, our experiences in the Arab region, and our close relationships with Member States. My country will continue its call for involving regional organizations in finding permanent solutions for crises, and we count on your support to achieve these goals.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The UAE will also continue to advocate the empowerment of youth and women and providing them with equal opportunities. Additionally, we need to continue building peaceful and secure communities by strengthening coexistence and dialogue among religions and cultures. Since its establishment, my country has been committed to international law, the UN Charter, and UN resolutions. In addressing the serious challenges in our region, my country has further embraced multilateralism as a tool to reduce escalation, resolve crises, and develop lasting and comprehensive political solutions. In this context, we are pleased to announce our candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the period 2022-2023.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The advanced digital infrastructure in the UAE facilitated the resumption of work and remote study to maintain the safety of our people. In addition to providing a local economic aid package, we were able to strengthen the capacity of our health system, support international research on the pandemic, and prepare for potential future pandemics. Future preparedness is not new to my country, which has followed this approach since its establishment. Today, we look forward to the fiftieth anniversary of our union with confidence and optimism. Our efforts have culminated in the creation of a sustainable economy and other significant achievements, including the launching of a probe to Mars this year. The UAE will continue to encourage innovation, technology, and bridging knowledge gaps between peoples.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“During these critical times, states must set their differences aside and focus on strengthening their cooperation to develop and provide access to vaccines and treatment for all peoples. We also encourage starting planning now for the recovery phase and for revitalizing the global economy. We must ensure that supply chains will not be interrupted, as they are a key element in achieving global food security. Mr. President, My country adopted an effective, scientific program to contain the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic. We have committed to applying strict preventive measures to stop the spread of the virus, we have conducted the largest possible number of tests, and we have shared the results with our partners.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Since the nuclear agreement did not achieve its desired outcome, we hope that this experience will be useful in achieving a more comprehensive agreement that addresses the concerns of states in the region and that makes them key partners in drafting the terms of the agreement. Mr. President, We must continue focusing on coordinating our action to provide humanitarian and economic assistance to the states affected by conflicts or by other issues such as climate change and the pandemic. My country has been at the forefront of the countries responding to the impacts of the pandemic by providing assistance, supporting international institutions, and sending aid to communities around the world.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Therefore, the UAE will not give up its demand that Iran return these islands to their rightful owners. My country has called on Iran to peacefully resolve this issue through direct negotiations, or through the International Court of Justice. However, Iran has not answered these calls. We look forward to seeing Iran respect the principles of good-neighborliness and abide by Security Council resolutions by stopping the development of its ballistic missile programs and ceasing the arming of terrorist groups. In this context, my country is particularly concerned that the restrictions imposed on Iran under the nuclear agreement are soon due to expire.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Our position towards supporting the Palestinian people and achieving the two-state solution is firm. We will work to ensure that the peace accord will open new intellectual horizons in the region and create a prosperous path for future generations who deserve a stable region and a better reality than wars and poverty. My country will also continue to call for peaceful settlement of disputes. In this context, we reiterate the UAE’s firm position and its legitimate right of sovereignty over its three islands: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, which are occupied by Iran in flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and in total disregard of all historical records that clearly affirm the UAE’s ownership of these islands and that these islands have been under Arab rule since ancient times.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital in line with the relevant international resolutions and the Arab and international consensus will remain a firm demand. My country has made persistent efforts using all available diplomatic channels to affirm our total rejection of the annexation of Palestinian territory, and we have warned of its impact on all parties and on the security of the region. With the signing of a historic peace accord with Israel, supported by American efforts, my country was able to freeze the annexation decision and opened broad prospects to achieve a comprehensive peace in the region. We hope this peace accord will provide the opportunity for the Palestinians and the Israelis to re-engage in negotiations to achieve peace.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We also express our concern regarding the vulnerability of conflict areas to the Coronavirus pandemic, as these areas are the least prepared to address this danger. Mr. President, Maintaining the progress achieved against Da’esh in Syria and Iraq requires continuing the efforts to rebuild liberated areas, strengthen the rule of law in these areas, and protect communities against extremism and terrorism. Support and economic assistance should also be provided to Sudan. It is also important to prevent any interference in Sudan’s internal affairs and to stop extremist groups from exploiting the situation and threaten the security of the Sudan and its neighboring states.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Therefore, my country supports the repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire in Libya and calls upon all parties to commit to a political process under the auspices of the United Nations and to build on the outcomes of the Berlin Conference. Since the outbreak of the conflict in Libya, my country has called for a peaceful political solution to the crisis in order to achieve lasting security and stability. Likewise, my country calls for stopping all foreign interference in Syrian affairs and warns of the serious implications for Syria’s unity and for Arab security. We also reiterate that a political process is the only way to end the Syrian crisis and protect the security of its people.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“In this regard, we affirm that the decision to pursue a political process in Yemen is a Yemeni decision. My country also commends the tremendous efforts made by the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We reiterate the UAE’s support for the Riyadh Agreement and our call for a united Yemeni position in order to reach a sustainable solution. In a similar context, my country expresses its deep concern regarding Turkey’s military interference in Libya, which is an alarming part of the regional interference in Arab affairs that has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, undermined efforts to reach a peaceful solution, and destabilized the entire region.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The tensions in Yemen, Syria, Libya, Iraq and other states are all related to blatant interference in Arab affairs made by states that incite strife and discord, or that have historical delusions of restoring their domination and colonial rule over the Arab region and the Horn of Africa. The result has been brutal wars. In this context, we recall our firm position of rejecting regional interference in Arab affairs, and request full respect for sovereignty, which is fully consistent with international law and international norms. Although illegal interference has destabilized Yemen’s security for years, we strongly believe that stability in Yemen can be restored, especially within the current environment that could lead to a complete ceasefire and a permanent political solution under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“In this context, we must stress the importance of upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations that continue to be the core of the UAE’s foreign policy, particularly in our pursuit of restoring stability in our region. We have repeatedly warned against the expansionist ambitions of some states in the region, and we have consistently called upon the international community to end the interference in the internal affairs of states and to hold accountable those who finance it. These warnings stemmed from our reality and experience.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“My country will continue to work with regional and international partners to restore security and stability while ensuring that affected countries take the lead in developing solutions that meet the legitimate aspirations of their peoples. Mr. President, Solving crises, especially in our Arab region, requires taking a unified international position. A position that rejects the violation of the sovereignty of states and interference in their internal affairs. A position that seeks UN led political solutions and addresses threats posed by terrorist groups such as the Houthis, Da’esh, al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood. In this context, the United Arab Emirates reiterates its support for the Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Despite these mounting global threats, the UAE believes that we can transform unprecedented challenges into great opportunities by uniting our efforts and building international institutions capable of coping with current and emerging challenges. These past months have proven that confronting international threats requires taking collective action and wise leadership to forge a coordinated international response to address the implications of these threats. One starting point should be continuing to focus on solving existing political crises and preventing new conflicts from emerging, especially during the spread of the pandemic.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (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 United Nations, the world is witnessing a critical turning point following the spread of the Coronavirus. While we celebrate the achievements that we have made since the foundation of the United Nations, we must reflect on the nature of the challenges we face. Today, some conflicts are becoming dangerously regionalized. There is also the growing influence of extremist groups. Threats of cyberwar are rising and the use of sophisticated weapons to attack strategic areas is increasing.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Stability has been lacking in our region for a long time, but it can be achieved through hard work and united international efforts. We believe that the next few years will begin a new era for our region, which will become a global economic and cultural centre where new technology, science, renewable energy and artificial intelligence will thrive. To that end, we are hosting Expo 2020 and seeking to launch outer-space projects and create a new environment for young people in which they can aspire to a brighter future with open minds. As individuals, Governments and peoples, we have a choice to either start a new decade in which we safeguard the future of our region and the world, or to abandon our world to terrorist groups and destructive extremist ideologies. We will continue to fight the latter with all our might.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“More broadly, we need to fight extremism and spread the values of tolerance and pluralism while ensuring that women and young people contribute to such efforts, which will lead to a brighter future for all. We must not forget the suffering of millions all over the world that results from war and natural disasters, whose severe impact requires intensified humanitarian efforts. In that context, my country continues to spread a message of peace by assisting those affected, regardless of their race or religion. In particular, we have also stepped up our humanitarian and development assistance in response to the crisis in Yemen, which has worsened as a result of the fact that the Houthis have been obstructing people’s access to assistance and even stealing aid supplies and equipment to finance their criminal acts.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Stability cannot be established in our region without a just, comprehensive and lasting solution that enables the Palestinian people to establish an independent State with Jerusalem as its capital. Violations committed by the occupying Power against the Palestinians, including the creation of new facts on the ground in Jerusalem, will enable extremist groups to exploit the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people. Lastly, with regard to focusing on development and investment for fostering our peoples’ prosperity, the starting point should be rebuilding post-conflict countries, supporting their national institutions and strengthening their rule of law.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Similarly, we believe that a political path is the best option for addressing regional issues and we appreciate the efforts of the United Nations, the international community and friendly States in that regard. We welcome the role of the Secretary-General in supporting the political track with regard to the issue of the Moroccan Sahara and commend the efforts of our brothers in the Kingdom of Morocco to find a political solution to the issue. The chaos that has engulfed the Arab world during the past decade made us even more committed to finding political solutions and more appreciative of the importance of the stability of States and the security of their peoples. The Palestinian question will remain the central issue of the Arab world.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“That requires building trust among States and strengthening mediation efforts, including those of United Nations envoys. For that to succeed, the relevant parties must work within a comprehensive, transparent and cooperative framework. Accordingly, the United Arab Emirates considers political efforts vital as the primary option for de-escalating and addressing crises. When my country joined the coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen we focused on restoring the role of the legitimate Yemeni Government, rejecting the fait accompli that those who carried out the coup tried to impose and supporting a political process that could lead to stability and peace. Despite the violations by the Houthis, my country will continue its efforts to achieve peace.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“This year our sister nation of Saudi Arabia hosted Gulf, Arab and Islamic summits, in a successful example of coordinating regional and international positions to address the critical security situation in the region. We also look forward to the assistance of the United Nations in promoting consultations and cooperation with those organizations when discussing regional issues. The part played by the African Union in supporting peacekeeping operations, especially its recent role in the Sudan, is a successful model that we welcome and encourage others to follow. Thirdly, we should enhance political action and make it more effective in easing tensions and resolving crises in order to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of our peoples.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The historical records assert that the United Arab Emirates owns the islands and that they have been under Arab rule since ancient times. We therefore want to emphasize once again from this rostrum the firm position of the United Arab Emirates regarding its legitimate right to sovereignty over its three islands. We will never abandon the demand that Iran restore our rights to us. My country has called on Iran to peacefully resolve the issue through direct negotiations or through the International Court of Justice, but those calls have gone unanswered. Secondly, regional organizations should be permitted to play a greater role in addressing regional tensions and achieving security and stability. We should emphasize that it is they that are best positioned to develop effective solutions to the issues of their member States.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The first is promoting the implementation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations as core pillars in preventing the collapse of the international order and preserving relations among States. To that end, we should support States’ capacity to implement their legal obligations, and hold accountable States that violate those obligations. My country will continue to make it a priority to urge States to respect their legal obligations and abide by the principle of good- neighbourliness. In 48 years the United Arab Emirates has never renounced its claim to sovereignty and legitimate rights over the three islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, which are occupied by Iran in a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action should have taken into consideration the views of the countries of our vital region that fully understand its history and should also have addressed every aspect of Iran’s behaviour, such as its interference in the internal affairs of States, its development of a ballistic-missile programme and its provision of arms to terrorist groups. This is a country that is seeking to export its revolution. We have an opportunity to achieve sustainable solutions that serve the interests of the region through a political initiative supported by the international community that focuses on the following four areas.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“While international mechanisms for the maintenance of peace and security do exist, an inability to take a firm stand against some States’ aggressive policies has hindered international efforts. Even when there has been international consensus on the importance of taking collective measures to maintain peace and security — such as curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions by signing a nuclear agreement with that country — the agreement involved failed to achieve expectations in correcting Iran’s behaviour and compelling it to abide by international law and the principle of good-neighbourliness.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Such attacks not only threaten the security of both Saudi Arabia and the region but also affect the stability of the global economy. In that context, we emphasize the importance of restoring a reasoned approach and securing maritime navigation and energy supplies while working to find sustainable solutions based on respect for the sovereignty of States and non-interference in their internal affairs. Despite the efforts of the international community, we have to admit that multilateralism has not responded to the challenges that have emerged in the past few decades, mainly owing to weak enforcement of international law and Security Council resolutions and disregard for the role of regional organizations and States in supporting political solutions.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Today we are witnessing violations of States’ sovereignty and interference in their internal affairs. As conflicts continue and new crises emerge, we are seeing a growing presence of extremist and terrorist groups, which have developed their capabilities with the support of rogue States that aim to destabilize and dominate the region. Terrorist groups such as Da’esh, the Muslim Brotherhood, Hizbullah, Al-Qaida and the Houthis have been able to access the weapons and funding they need to implement their agendas, thereby exacerbating existing crises. The terrorist attacks on our sister nation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the ongoing strikes targeting its civilian and vital infrastructure, the most recent being a heinous attack on ARAMCO’s facilities, have been condemned.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We believe that strengthening multilateralism is the most effective approach to de-escalating those crises and addressing transnational challenges, including extremism and terrorism, in order to achieve international peace and security. However, multilateralism has succeeded neither in resolving existing crises nor in preventing new ones. In order to achieve the goals for which the United Nations was established, we must therefore examine the problems that are obstructing international efforts and explore ways of enhancing their effectiveness. Our collective efforts have achieved remarkable successes in tackling the challenges of the twenty- first century, particularly in the area of sustainable development. Unfortunately, however, our efforts to bring about regional and global stability have stalled, especially in our region.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“This year in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with our declaration of 2019 as a Year of Tolerance in my country, His Holiness Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, signed a document on human brotherhood that constitutes a historic message of peace aimed at promoting tolerance and coexistence. Building safe communities requires the will to take concrete initiatives and make concerted efforts to address the tensions caused by extremism. The United Arab Emirates has participated in regional and international efforts aimed at easing tensions and reaching political solutions to the crises in the Middle East, including in Libya, Yemen, the Sudan, Syria and Palestine.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate the President of the Assembly at its seventy-fourth session and to thank Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces for her distinguished stewardship of the previous session, which demonstrated what women can achieve when they assume leadership positions. I am pleased as well to be able to pay tribute to Mr. Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati astronaut to embark on a mission to the International Space Station. I want to express our appreciation and pride in the fact that what he is doing is a major step, demonstrating that the United Arab Emirates is entering a new era in which it will contribute alongside other countries to investing in space science and building a new generation in a world based on science, technology and enlightenment.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We support the activities of the Alliance of Civilizations Forum, and welcome the fact that its fourth session is to be held in the brotherly State of Qatar next year. We also commend the endeavours of Qatar to make the interfaith dialogue conference a permanent institution. We welcome the decision of the Emir of Qatar to establish a centre for interfaith dialogue in Doha. We hope that our deliberations during this session will lead to positive results.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The United Arab Emirates is working on protecting the various aspects of human rights, and welcomes the establishment of a new international entity on women in the United Nations, UN Women, and the appointment of the Under-Secretary-General 10-55276 14 for Women’s Affairs. We are implementing various national programmes to empower women, enhance their participation in the decision-making process, and developing their status. We attach great importance to the issue of human trafficking. We have therefore enacted legislation and developed national mechanisms compatible with our obligations under relevant international conventions and resolutions. We call upon the international community to develop an integrated global strategy to eliminate this scourge.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In its capacity as host country, the United Arab Emirates continues to carry out its commitments to the Agency in order to enable it to perform its duties effectively. My Government is moving forward with its peaceful nuclear energy programme. At the same time, it wishes to emphasize its commitment to all the requirements of nuclear non-proliferation and its compliance with the highest standards of transparency and nuclear safety. The United Arab Emirates has ratified the Additional Protocol to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. In this context, we wish to express our satisfaction at the positive outcome of the recent Review Conference of the States Parties to the Treaty. We look forward to the implementation of the responsible and valid recommendations agreed in the Final Document of the Conference.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“As part of our efforts to strengthen international cooperation in addressing the challenges of climate change, and in order to assist States most at risk from the adverse effects of that phenomenon, we have initiated a partnership programme with the Pacific small island developing States, and we call upon the international community to support and expand the partnership at the global level. It is our hope that States parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change will achieve concrete results before the forthcoming Conference in Mexico. We are pleased to see that the accord establishing the International Renewable Energy Agency has entered into force after ratification by the required number of States.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“On that basis, we condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever it exists, and stress the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat and eliminate terrorism. My country is an active member of regional and international partnerships and efforts designed to combat terrorism, including the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. We will continue our efforts to strengthen cooperation in the areas of intelligence exchange, capacity-building, combating and drying up sources of terrorism. We expect all other States to shoulder their responsibilities in order to get rid of this growing scourge. In the meantime, we welcome the positive results of the West Point conference on combating terrorism, and look forward to the success of the next conference, to be held in the Republic of Korea.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We shall continue to make our distinct contributions to regional and international partnerships aimed at building a more peaceful, stable and just world, free of all forms of terrorism, violence, extremism, crime, discrimination, human rights violations, human trafficking, and any sort of humiliation or degradation of human dignity. We look forward to a world that promotes the principles of dialogue, interaction, mutual understanding, cooperation and interactive civilized coexistence among all religions and cultures, without any form of discrimination, the use of stereotypical images, hatred or denigration of religions: a world characterized by human peace, prosperity and development.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In that connection, we emphasize that the continuation of the Israeli settlement activities, confiscation and Judaization of the occupied Palestinian and other Arab territories run counter to the pursuit of peace. We say to Israel: Either choose to pursue peace or insist on pressing ahead with settlements. Combining the two is incompatible with peace. The United Arab Emirates will continue to pursue its international policy guided by the purposes of the United Nations and the principles of its Charter, especially with regard to the promotion of international peace and security, the peaceful resolution of international disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and compliance with the principles of international law.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We also welcome his emphasis on the importance of leading direct negotiations into final results within a year, and seeing Palestine take its seat 13 10-55276 in the General Assembly at the sixty-sixth session. In this context, we rely on an effective American role, and active regional and international support for the peace process in the Middle East. Our commitment to the achievement of peace as a strategic choice means that we must condemn the Israeli practices against the Palestinian people, including the collective punishment policy and the inhumane blockade imposed on the Palestinian people in Gaza. We also condemn other flagrant Israeli violations of international law and of the principles and purposes of the Charter.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The United Arab Emirates stands by the Palestinian National Authority, and supports the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their national goals and restore their inalienable legitimate rights. We commend President Mahmoud Abbas for his persistent efforts to realize the interests of the Palestinian people and restore their rights. We affirm our support for the position adopted by the Palestinian National Authority in the direct negotiations with the Israeli. We hope that the independent Palestinian State, with its capital Al-Quds Al-Sharif, will see the light of day next year. We welcome the statement of Mr. Barack Obama, President of the United States, to the General Assembly, and his strong commitment to the achievement of peace in the Middle East.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In this context, we reiterate the need to respect Iraq’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence, and to refrain from interfering in its internal affairs, in order to safeguard its Arab and Islamic identity. The United Arab Emirates believes that peace in the Middle East and resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict cannot be achieved without ending the Israeli occupation of the occupied Palestinian and other Arab territories. Israel’s withdrawal to the line of 4 June 1967, including East Jerusalem, the Syrian Golan Heights and the remaining occupied territories in southern Lebanon, is also required in order to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy, and based on the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“All procedures and measures taken by the Iranian authorities since their occupation of the islands are null and void and have no legal effect, no matter how long the occupation may last. We look forward to seeing the Iraqi parties form a national Government that continues to build its security, political and economic institutions, extend its authority over the entire territory of Iraq and achieve a comprehensive national reconciliation, which is the real guarantee for stabilizing the political process in Iraq and embracing all factions of Iraqi society, with no exception or discrimination. While we note with satisfaction the withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq, we express our firm condemnation of all acts of violence and bombings that have targeted the Iraqi people.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The international community continues to face daunting challenges that demand strengthened collective action, increased joint international efforts in the United Nations framework and a serious move towards reform of its organs in a responsible and balanced manner, in order to enable the United Nations effectively to play its primary role in addressing the major challenges facing the international community. My Government wishes to reiterate in this forum its deep regret at the continued Iranian occupation of our three islands: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa. It demands the return of the islands, including their regional waters, airspace, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone, to its full sovereignty as integral parts of the United Arab Emirates.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“At the outset, I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Assembly at its sixty-fifth session. We are confident that your expertise in international affairs will enable you to wisely and capably guide the work of the General Assembly, and we wish you every success in your endeavours. I would also like to thank your predecessor, Mr. Ali Treki, for his successful leadership of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session, and to thank Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General, for his great efforts to re-energize the role of this international Organization in promoting world peace and security and development.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“It is incumbent upon the advanced States, especially the Group of Eight, to fulfil their commitments as agreed at international conferences, especially in easing the onerous commercial conditions imposed on developing countries’ trade, on their efforts to attract foreign capital and investment and on their use of advanced technology for peaceful purposes, in order to avoid marginalizing those countries and to ensure better participation for them in international trade. Finally, we hope that our deliberations on the agenda items during this session will have a positive outcome that will contribute to addressing the critical issues we face today, and that they will enhance our common efforts to create a world based on the principles of the rule of law, justice, tolerance and peace.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The United Arab Emirates, which incorporated the Millennium Development Goals in its national development policy and has come a long way in the process of achieving economic and human development, has extended generous assistance to many poor and affected countries. In this regard, the United Arab Emirates would like to stress that with the ongoing problems of poverty, infectious diseases and unemployment, in addition to other economic, social and environmental problems, the international community must develop a firm and effective international mechanism that ensures a continuous flow of assistance to developing countries so as to enable them to improve their living conditions and build their national economies.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“We hope that the United Nations and the African Union will continue their positive role in this regard, in conformity with the Arab League’s efforts, in order to maintain the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Sudan. We also call for strengthening of the efforts and endeavours to reconcile political differences and disputes in regions such as Somalia, Afghanistan, other African countries and troubled regions of the world in order to contain tensions and conflicts in those regions and assist their peoples to realize their aspirations towards permanent peace, stability and prosperity.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“In this regard we demand that the international community intensify its pressures on Israel to compel it to fulfil its legal obligations, as provided in Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), including its full respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, handing over maps of landmines and entering into negotiations on the exchange of prisoners. We also affirm the importance of doubling the international assistance directed to the reconstruction of Lebanon. As for the Sudan — and following up the circumstances relating to Security Council resolution 1706 (2006) — we had hoped that the Sudan would have been given sufficient time to resolve the Darfur question internally. We declare our support for the efforts of the Sudanese Government to find a lasting solution to this question.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Israel is further requested to open the crossing points to secure delivery of emergency humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, to remove settlements and the separation wall and to withdraw fully from all the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, so that the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital, can be declared. We welcome the considerable efforts by the Lebanese Government to extend its control throughout its national territories, with the support of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)