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Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

lines on the record: 164
first: 2007-09-24
most recent: 2018-09-24
sittings or episodes: 10
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“Yet there is no comprehensive political solution that can promote consensus among the Iraqi people and put an end to the marginalization of whole sections of Iraqi society. What have the effective Powers done in that regard? What have the prominent Powers capable of addressing those serious crises done? Those Powers, or so-called super-Powers, have simply tried to minimize the impact without resolving the crisis. That approach has merely made the crises increasingly complex, with the collapse of State institutions and the emergence of terrorism and extremism. Thathasled to the high price being paid, especially in terms of the loss of life on the part of the region’s children, as well as their futures. We find that Iran, as a result of its expansionist regional policies, has led the region to the brink of disaster.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“In that respect, we recall the so-called Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act in the United States of America, which has resulted in arbitrary policies and the destabilization of existing strong relationships among allies. I will attempt to present some thoughts on ways to diagnose the crises and determine potential solutions. For example, Iraq has been suffering for more than a decade from nearly daily acts of sectarian violence. Iin addition, a part of its territory is under the control of terrorist groups, thus spreading fear and terror in the hearts of the Iraqi people and undermining the region’s integrity. Moreover, interference by Iran in Iraq’s internal affairs has exacerbated divisiveness among the Iraqi people.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We are all aware of the violence and terrorism around us, which have taken unprecedented forms, relying on heinous methods and causing fear and terror not only in the Middle East, but also in many countries worldwide. That demonstrates that violence and terrorism must no longer be associated with a single State or region, as they are global threats that recognize no borders. The serious challenges facing our region and many other countries require our joint consideration of ways to address them and reach consensual, timely, effective solutions, without undermining the ongoing significant efforts in that regard. Countering terrorist groups is a right and duty of all States. However, resorting to laws that ignore the effective role played by a number of States in counter- terrorism would lead to suffering in many States.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“At the same time, the plight of the Palestinian people persists under Israeli occupation without a just solution on the horizon, one that could restore the rights stripped from the Palestinians and establish their State based on the June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Furthermore, regional interference in Arab affairs, perpetrated mainly by Iran — the only country in the world with a Constitution that explicitly calls for the export of its revolution — has aggravated conflicts in the region. The past few years have shown that solutions based on crisis management are ineffective. Therefore, joint international efforts must focus on resolving the crises and conflicts — not just managing them.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“At the outset, I am pleased to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session and to reaffirm the United Arab Emirates’ support for his efforts during his term. I would also like to express my thanks and appreciation to his predecessor, Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, for his wise leadership during the previous session. In our region and beyond, several countries have confronted multiple ongoing crises and conflicts since 2011. A number of Arab countries, including Yemen, Libya, Iraq, Syria and Somalia, have descended into internal fighting.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We call on the international community to seize the opportunity of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations to create effective international partnerships built on solidarity and a genuine desire to develop our countries and achieve security and prosperity for all.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We call on Iran to reach a just settlement of this issue either through serious direct negotiations between our two countries or by referring the issue to the International Court of Justice. Despite all these challenges, the Palestinian issue remains at the core of conflict in our region, and one of the main threats to its security and stability. Moreover, the feelings of injustice and frustration resulting from the continued Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and the flagrant human rights violations committed by the occupation forces provide extremist groups with an opportunity to exploit these serious humanitarian conditions and to spread their radical thinking and incite frustrated youth to implement their destructive agenda.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We believe that the security and stability of the States of the region depend on positive cooperation among its various agencies, which must adopt as their fundamental principle respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. With regard to the statement made by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran (see A/70/PV.13), we believe that Iran’s record does not qualify it to speak about the safety of the Hajj pilgrims. We support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reject all efforts aimed at interfering in its internal affairs. We reject Iran’s continued occupation of the three United Arab Emirates islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, and call on Iran to return these islands. All actions and measures carried out by the Iranian authorities are contrary to international law and all norms and common values.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We have been committed to supporting regional and international efforts, including those aimed at combating ISIL. We have also contributed to hosting the Hedayah Centre to assist the international community in building capacities and exchanging best practices to counter all forms of extremism. We also host the Global Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies with a view to spreading a culture of tolerance and peace and promoting convergence between faiths. Recently, with the assistance of the United States, we launched the Sawab Centre in order to counter the social media messaging of ISIL and to allow moderate voices to reach the millions of people who reject terrorist practices and the misleading conceptions promoted by Daesh and other terrorist groups.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We are fully aware of the consequences of failing to take firm measures to prevent extremist and terrorist organizations from pursuing their destructive endeavours, especially in the Horn of Africa, as we have seen done by exploiting those who do not share their 2/29 15-29822 02/10/2015 A/70/PV.26 views. We commend the efforts of the Government of Somalia and its efforts to fight Al-Shabaab. We urge them to continue taking the necessary measures to restore stability and peace and reiterate our support for such efforts to achieve that objective. Therefore, we stress the need to intensify and pool our efforts in order to combat the threats of these organizations wherever they are, and to address the root causes of radical ideologies before they turn into violent extremism.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Therefore, we continue to stand in solidarity with Iraq and support international efforts to combat that terrorist organization. We also support the efforts of the Iraqi Government to achieve peace and stability and end sectarian practices, and stress in this context the importance of implementing reforms to ensure inclusiveness, fairness and equality for all segments and components of Iraqi society. For its part the United Arab Emirates will continue to support humanitarian aid programmes to help the people affected by conflict. It has become evident that the salvation of our region lies in building inclusive nations free from sectarian or religious affiliations used by parties for political purposes and which have led to chaos and bloodshed.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The Syrian and Libyan crises have demonstrated the heavy human and political toll that we are seeing every day, especially through the suffering of women and children in their mass exodus as they search for safe havens and safe livelihoods, and the heavy price paid by refugees who have lost their lives in tragic conditions. The barbaric acts of destruction committed by terrorist organizations against historical symbols and sites have also revealed the considerable loss caused to our human and cultural heritage. As it has done in Syria, ISIL has exploited the unstable conditions and sectarian practices to further hostilities and violence among the Iraqi factions and destroy Iraq’s historical and cultural heritage.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The Security Council must therefore fulfil its principal mandate and reach a consensus on a settlement of the Syrian crisis so asto ensure a political transition and the formation of a new Government incorporating all components of Syrian society. We also stress the importance of the ongoing delivery of humanitarian aid to the Syrian people by the international community. We affirm our humanitarian commitment to supporting the Syrian people and alleviating their suffering. Since the beginning of the conflict, we have received more than 100,000 Syrian nationals and extended humanitarian and development assistance totalling more than $530 million.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We stress the need to lift the ban imposed on the capacities of the elected Libyan Government to fight ISIL and other terrorist organizations and to respond to transboundary threats. We are increasingly concerned about the inability of the international community to reach a political settlement of the Syrian crisis and put an end to the violence and systematic mass atrocities committed by the Syrian regime against its own people, which have resulted in the displacement of millions of Syrians and the destruction of their properties. The crisis has also had serious humanitarian consequences on affected neighbouring countries and created a political and security vacuum exploited by terrorist organizations, especially ISIL and the Al-Nusra Front.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“To alleviate the humanitarian situation in Yemen, we have provided assistance worth more than $200 million. We will continue to work with the United Nations to deliver aid to meet the humanitarian emergency needs of the neediest people. We believe that the full control of Bab Al-Mandab by the coalition forces is yet another military success in securing that vital sea lane. It marks the end of the control of the rebels and their ISIL supporters, while demonstrating their weakening presence in other strategic areas in Yemen. We are deeply concerned regarding the ongoing tension and instability in Libya, which represent a major threat to security and stability in the region.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“This process underscores the importance of improving the working methods of the Security Council by involving affected States and regional organizations in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which will enhance the effectiveness of the Organization and contribute significantly to improving the implementation of United Nations resolutions and the prevention of conflicts. We commend the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen. We affirm our continued support for the Arab coalition led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its commitment to enhancing the capacity of the Yemeni people to restore stability. We regard the liberation of Aden from the Houthi rebels to be a military and humanitarian victory, with Aden now the logistical base for delivering vital humanitarian aid to the Yemeni people.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“My country’s is participating in the coalition supporting the legitimate Government of Yemen in response to the request by the President of Yemen to provide the necessary support to the Government and people of Yemen in confronting the Houthi coup, and combating other terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and ISIL that have exploited the chaotic and unstable conditions in Yemen and increased their terrorist acts. We seek, with the international community, to restore the political process in Yemen in accordance with the agreed parameters, most importantly the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its Implementation Mechanism. To this end, it is important to ensure full compliance with Security Council resolution 2216 (2015), which was adopted after consultations with relevant States of the region.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The recent political and economic achievements of the Government of Egypt are major steps towards its recovery and positively assist the recovery and stability of the region and restore Egypt’s pivotal and historic role in the region. We commend Al-Azhar University for its long-standing tradition in confronting extremist ideologies, and the role of its scholars in renewing the religious discourse. We call on the international community to provide Egypt with the fullest support in its fight against extremism and terrorism.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The United Arab Emirates is deeply worried by the upsurge of violence due to active extremist actions in my region that undermines its stability. Terrorist crimes have surged in an ugly manner unseen since the end of the Second World War, committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Hezbullah, Al-Qaida and other groups that exploit religion for political purposes. We condemn the brutal methods used by these groups in the name of Islam. They have no connection with the tolerant teachings of Islam, which calls for coexistence and tolerance. Our principled position, as we stand shoulder to shoulder with the people and Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, is based on our firm belief that the stability and prosperity of Egypt reinforces the stability of our region.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It is my pleasure to congratulate Mr. Mogens Lykketoft on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventieth session, and to affirm that the United Arab Emirates stands ready to provide the fullest support during his presidency. This year’s session is of particular significance as it marks the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations and the commencement of a new chapter that builds on the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through the adoption by our Heads of State and Government of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1). My country welcomes this ambitious agenda and believes that it will transform the world over the next 15 years.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We also have extensive and varied international commercial investments totalling billions of dollars in the renewable-energy sector. Such initiatives, investments and grants all contribute to addressing climate change and its impact throughout the world. In conclusion, I would like to underscore that the United Arab Emirates will continue to make every effort to achieve our aspiration to contribute to a secure and stable world, in which people can live in dignity, peace and happiness.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that context, we welcome the outcome of the recent Climate Summit held a few days ago at the United Nations. We are grateful to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his efforts to advance that important issue prior to the start of the general debate of the General Assembly, and we thank all the participating parties. We also urge all parties to abide by the agreements reached and stress that the developed countries must take the lead in that respect. The efforts of the United Arab Emirates in the field of renewable energy are seen in various parts of the world. We host the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi and make available more than $500 million in the form of grants and low-interest loans for renewable energy projects in developing countries.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Abu Dhabi will host a UN-Women Liaison Office with the support and leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. We are also assisting UN-Women in the preparations for the high-level review on women, peace, and security. Those efforts reflect the interest and participation of the United Arab Emirates in international efforts to empower women as effective partners and agents in preventing war and resolving conflict, keeping in mind that women play a key role in countering violence and promoting peace and security throughout the world. We must continue to devote special attention to the issue of climate change. Recent international reports indicate that the effects of climate change have become a major challenge to development. But there is still some time left to mitigate the impact through international cooperation.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that context, I note that Dubai has been chosen as the venue of the 2020 World Expo. It is a great honour for us to act as host to this event, and we thank all the countries that supported our candidacy. We look forward to working with Member States to organize an exhibition that meets the aspirations of all. Comprehensive and sustainable development cannot be achieved unless all segments of society participate in the national development process. Accordingly, the United Arab Emirates pays special attention to women’s empowerment. My country now occupies a prominent place among the countries of the world in terms of women’s achievements and success in all areas of life. Our efforts are not limited solely to empowering women in the United Arab Emirates, but also include supporting women throughout the region and around the world.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We strongly believe that investment in human development is important in the long term, and we therefore attach great importance to the negotiations on the post-2015 development agenda and the sustainable development goals. We welcome the results of those consultations, which have placed the eradication of poverty at the heart of the development agenda. My country also supports the inclusion of goals that would provide sustainable energy for all, develop green economies, promote food security, supply safe drinking water and ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment. The United Arab Emirates is committed to pursuing economic and social policies aimed primarily at achieving the development of the individual, providing all means necessary for a person to lead a decent and productive life, and promoting prosperity.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We affirm that, in order to avert an arms race in the region, a final and strict agreement must be achieved; the region cannot afford further tension and instability. Nevertheless, the United Arab Emirates believes that the peaceful use of nuclear energy is a necessity in meeting the world’s growing energy demands. My country is proud to be a pioneer in this field and to successfully harness the peaceful use of nuclear technology in compliance with the highest standards of transparency, safety and security. Despite the challenges facing the region, my country has always sought to remain a model of moderation, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the region, consistent with current international efforts.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We therefore renew our call to the international community to prevail on Iran to respond to the repeated peaceful, sincere calls of the United Arab Emirates for a just settlement of the issue, either through direct, formal negotiations between the two countries, or by referral to the International Court of Justice to finally settle the dispute in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the ongoing negotiations between the five permanent members of the Security Council and the Islamic Republic of Iran aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement concerning the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We demand restoration of the full sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates over the islands and emphasize that all actions and measures taken by the Iranian authorities are contrary to international law and custom and to all our common human values. In that respect, we note that the Islamic Republic of Iran has recently hoisted the Iranian flag on the part of Abu Musa island allocated to the United Arab Emirates under the 1971 memorandum of understanding, in violation of the memorandum. My country strongly condemns that action as a flagrant violation of the memorandum of understanding and regards it as devoid of any legal effect.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We hope that the continued failure of the peace negotiations will not lead to a resurgence of violence and the return to the region of a new and more brutal form of terrorism. The establishment of peace and security in the region is a key element in achieving global stability and a priority of our foreign policy, which derives its principles from the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law. On the basis of those principles, my Government again rejects the continuing Iranian occupation of three islands that belong to the United Arab Emirates — Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“I would also like to commend the generous initiative of the King of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in convening the economic summit to support the Egyptian economy. His is a visionary approach to promoting Egypt’s future and maintaining moderation in the region. The United Arab Emirates expresses its disappointment over the failure of the peace negotiations between Palestine and Israel. We strongly condemn Israel’s aggression against Gaza, especially the destruction directed against the civilian population and infrastructure, including some United Nations facilities. We demand a thorough, transparent and independent investigation to determine legal responsibility for the damage.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Therefore, the United Arab Emirates regrets the statements of some representatives and their unacceptable questioning of the legitimacy of the Egyptian Government. The present Egyptian Government was freely elected by the Egyptian people, who believe in its ability to fulfil their aspirations. Questioning the Egyptian people’s will and right to choose their representatives is an interference in the internal affairs of Egypt and undermines its stability. Accordingly, I emphasize that the stability of our region depends on the stability of Egypt. The United Arab Emirates therefore calls on the international community to provide the necessary support to the Egyptian Government and its economy in order to boost Egypt’s efforts to achieve progress and prosperity.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The United Arab Emirates is also strengthening preventive policies by establishing centres for the rehabilitation of people influenced by extremist and terrorist ideologies. The United Arab Emirates hopes for the recovery and restoration of security and stability in the region so that Governments can carry out their duties and obligations and their peoples can resume their normal lives in a constructive way. That hope is driven by the remarkable progress achieved by the new Government in Egypt and its good governance in implementing its political road map. Despite the challenges facing Egypt, the signs of normalcy in public life and the revived economy and culture are promising.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“By hosting the Hedayah Centre for training, dialogue and research to combat violent extremism, the United Arab Emirates continues to support the international community in building capacities and exchanging best practices on that issue. My country also continues to develop its national policies and its legislative and executive systems in order to deter and confront all terrorist acts, eradicate the roots of terrorism and protect our youth from being lured into a cycle of extremism and violence. To that end, the United Arab Emirates recently adopted a federal law on combating terrorist crimes. The law provides strict penalties for those found guilty of inciting terrorism or committing terrorist acts.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“I once again reiterate the firm position of the United Arab Emirates in rejection of terrorism and extremism in all their forms. My country is fulfilling its responsibilities and is committed to participating constructively at the national, regional and international levels to combat violent extremism and affiliated beliefs and terrorist acts. The United Arab Emirates, through its membership in the Global Counterterrorism Forum, cooperates with international organizations and with concerned countries to ensure that the territories of the latter are not exploited by those who facilitate or execute terrorist acts, as well as other related crimes, such as the financing of terrorism, human trafficking and the recruitment of people to commit those egregious crimes.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“While our attention should be fully focused on countering terrorism, the United Arab Emirates believes that providing support to Governments facing serious security challenges is of critical importance. Active participation is also required to provide the necessary assistance to restore peace and security in those countries by helping them to strengthen their legitimate institutions. In that context, we continue to highlight the importance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of States and supporting all political efforts aimed at achieving peaceful settlements of ongoing conflicts and disputes. Without those efforts, violence will continue. The United Arab Emirates hopes to see security and stability prevail in and throughout all countries.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In the light of the recent developments in the region, it is incumbent on us, as nations that have pledged to abide by the principles enshrined in the Charter, to focus our efforts on combating that dangerous scourge. The United Arab Emirates therefore calls on the international community and Member States to cooperate in combating terrorist groups and to take comprehensive measures to fight them through a clear, unified strategy. Those efforts should not be limited to Iraq and Syria alone, but must also be directed against the locations of those groups wherever they exist. We wish also to stress the futility of taking gradual measures to address those challenges. We must intensify our efforts in order to combat the terrorist groups promptly and effectively.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“From this platform, we express our deep concern at the grave developments taking place in Yemen. The Houthis, who are using violence to try to undermine the political process and the constitutional legitimacy of the Yemeni State, compel us to take a firm and immediate stand against attempts to change the reality through violence and force. We have to realize that an exclusively sectarian and individualistic approach is not an acceptable option to the Yemeni people, who aspire to build an inclusive civil State that is capable of committing to a national dialogue and continuing the implementation of the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its mechanisms. The United Arab Emirates will continue to support the political transition process in Yemen and will assist the efforts of the Yemeni State to achieve stability and development.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“While the terrorist groups are threatening the sovereignty of Iraq and its social, cultural and religious fabric, they continue to exploit the chaos in Syria to achieve their purposes without any regard for sovereignty or national borders. In that context, the United Arab Emirates believes that the current collective action will address the growing threat of extremist fighters in Syria as well as in Iraq. In that regard, I welcome the recent decision of the Security Council to confront and block the extremist groups. The threat posed by extremist fighters has increased in the midst of the violence inflicted by the Syrian regime on the Syrian people. At this critical juncture, we must support the moderate Syrian opposition as part of an effective strategy to counter extremism and terrorism.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is a test in which we must succeed. With regard to Libya, the United Arab Emirates is concerned about the deteriorating security conditions and their repercussions on the stability of neighbouring countries. We strongly oppose the terrorist acts that have undermined the work of legitimately elected institutions in Libya. The United Arab Emirates’s policy towards Libya is to provide full and unconditional support for the legitimate decisions taken by the Libyan people through their nationally elected House of Representatives. The latest developments in our brother country, Iraq, are increasingly alarming. ISIS has exploited the sectarian practices of the former Government in Iraq to garner the support of affected communities in expanding their influence over large parts of the country with extreme brutality.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Various countries in the region, including Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Libya and the States of the African Sahel, are suffering at the hands of terrorist takfiri groups, which have exploited unstable conditions in those countries to create an environment that they believe will guarantee them steady funding, logistical support, training and recruitment. Those extremist and terrorist organizations promote obscurantism, exclusivity and an illicit ideology, and they perpetrate brutal acts to impose their control and increase their influence in order to achieve their goals. The current collective action against the threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups reflects the international community’s shared conviction of the need to confront the imminent danger. Civilized communities have no other option than to stamp out that threat.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The United Arab Emirates also denounces the brutal methods used by such groups in the name of Islam, as Islam rejects such crimes, which are inconsistent with Islam’s moderate approach and principles of peaceful coexistence among all peoples. As the international community must be aware, besides the increased incidence of terrorist and extremist acts in our region, most notably those perpetrated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), the threats posed by those terrorist and extremist groups are expanding beyond our region to threaten the rest of the civilized world.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The United Arab Emirates is gravely concerned about current forms of extremism, terrorism and sectarian divisions in our region, which have become a grave threat to international peace and security. In addition to being a violation of human rights, terrorism threatens the integrity and values of States, undermines their social fabric, disrupts their security and development, and erodes their cultural and human heritage. The acts of terrorist organizations — indiscriminate killings, mass executions, kidnappings and intimidation of innocent women and children — are heinous criminal acts and are strongly condemned by the United Arab Emirates.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We meet today, as we do each year, to renew our commitment to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the basis on which the Organization was founded, and to reiterate our firm belief in its objectives, including creating a peaceful and secure world and achieving prosperity and development for all peoples. We believe that those noble objectives can be achieved by doing two things. The first is playing an effective and responsible role in regional and international issues through constructive dialogue, positive engagement and the peaceful resolution of disputes. The second is by creating a suitable environment for international relations, based on the principles of good-neighbourliness, moderation, tolerance and non-violence.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“At the outset, let me say that it is my pleasure to join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. I am confident that your experience in international affairs will contribute to the success of the current session. We stand ready to offer our full support during your presidency. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend your predecessor, Mr. John Ashe, for his wise leadership of the General Assembly at its sixty- eighth session. I also would like to thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations staff around the world for their continued efforts to promote global peace and security and to achieve development and well-being for all people.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The United Arab Emirates is proud of the significant measures it has taken in that respect, which have won the United Arab Emirates a high ranking among the countries in the region. Our country has also made significant strides in combating human trafficking, and it has developed national legislation to stand firm against that inhumane crime. Achieving sustainable development for all people is a major priority for the United Nations and its Member States and one which will require scientific and technical cooperation, as well as the transfer of technology between developed and developing countries, to further the common good of all peoples and countries of the world.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The United Arab Emirates has been encouraged by the positive response to its periodic report by the members of the Human Rights Council, who commended the country’s achievements and progress. Achieving overall human development requires the creation of an environment conducive to tolerance and moderation, free of any incitement to hatred. In that context, it is necessary to support and promote dialogue among different countries and religions, without arrogance or superiority on the part of any culture over another, because each culture has something to give and something to gain with respect to another’s culture. The empowerment of women, the recognition of their vital role in communities and the protection of women against discrimination in various fields are imperatives for the international community.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The United Arab Emirates has opened the way for the introduction of renewable energy and the development of clean-energy technologies as its contribution to humankind in protecting the planet from the negative effects of climate change. The United Arab Emirates firmly believes in the necessity of achieving human development at the national and international levels. That goal can be achieved only when a number of conditions are met, including respect for human rights and for the equality of all without discrimination on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, language or any other ground. That requires due regard for human dignity, the renunciation of violence and the prohibition of torture and abuse.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Therefore, we urge Iran to constructively cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency, defuse all scepticism about the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities, and act with full transparency and clarity to avoid any negative consequences that could arise from the absence of such cooperation. The United Arab Emirates does, however, believe that the peaceful use of nuclear energy has become an urgent requirement to meet today’s growing demand for energy. We are proud that we are a nation that has pioneered peaceful uses of nuclear energy, which are surrounded by all possible security and safety guarantees.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Therefore, we call upon the international community to urge Iran to respond to my country’s repeated peaceful, sincere request for a just settlement of the dispute, either through direct, serious negotiations between our two nations or by referring the case to the International Court of Justice, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law. Acting from our firm principles in regional and international relations, we welcome the declared approach of Mr. Hassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We affirm that our country will sincerely cooperate with him in the interest of promoting security, stability and prosperity in the region. There has been considerable debate about Iran’s nuclear programme. Many suspicions revolve around it.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Based on those principles, my Government expresses, once again, its regret at the continued Iranian occupation of our three islands — Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb — and demands that the undiminished sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates over those islands be fully restored. We emphasize that all actions and measures taken by the Iranian occupation authorities are considered null and void and are contrary to international law and all norms of common human values.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)