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Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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first: 2007-09-24
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“We also welcome the European Union’s constructive position consisting of non-recognition of the legitimacy of the Israeli settlements and the decision to cease its dealings with them. The United Arab Emirates is ready to contribute to a successful outcome of the new initiative in order to achieve security, peace and economic growth in that important part of the world. Security and stability in the Gulf region represent a high priority in the balanced policy that we have derived from principles found in the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law, especially those that call for peaceful coexistence, confidence-building, good neighbourliness, mutual respect, non-interference in the internal affairs of States, and the pursuit of peaceful means in the resolution of conflicts and disputes.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Although many decades have passed, the Palestinian people continue to look forward to realizing their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on international legal instruments that recognize their right to establish a State, in line with the 4 June 1967 borders, as confirmed by United Nations resolutions and in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative. In that regard, I wish to take this opportunity to welcome the relaunching of peace talks under the auspices of the United States. We hope that those talks will lead to positive results in the form of the establishment of a Palestinian State.”
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“I would also take this opportunity to urge the international community to stand behind Egypt at this critical juncture and support the sincere efforts of its interim Government to lay the foundations of stability, development and civilian constitutional rule. The United Arab Emirates recognizes the suffering of the Arab region caused by the interference of others in its internal affairs and the ensuing threats to national statehood generally. We therefore wish to warn of the danger of interfering in the domestic affairs of Egypt and call on everyone to refrain from disrupting the country’s march towards stability and democracy. The issues that the Arab region faces are all interconnected. Everyone in this Hall realizes that peace emerges as a central and relevant issue to all that is occurring there.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In it the ground is laid for an inclusive democratic path based on the participation of all segments of society without any exceptions, within the framework of a policy characterized by moderation, centrism, non-violence and the non-use of religion as a means to exclude or classify or to foment sectarianism or hatred. The United Arab Emirates therefore believes that the sovereign measures implemented by the Egyptian Government to protect national security and the steps it has taken to implement the road map supported by the people give grounds for optimism and enhance the Egyptian Government’s credibility.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“That the issues and events that take place in Egypt are very important and cannot be overlooked is beyond question. Egypt is a pivotal State whose stability and civil peace signify that the region is beginning to recover. Accordingly, the United Arab Emirates is following with great interest the positive developments that are occurring in Egypt, as we firmly believe that Egypt plays a key role in ensuring stability, development and prosperity. There is no doubt that a stable and calm Egypt is vital to security and peace, not only in the Arab region, but in the world as a whole. On 30 June, Egypt experienced a second wave of revolution, when tens of millions of Egyptians expressed their resolute will to draw up a road map for a better future for their country.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The Organization’s failure to act is directly responsible for exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy that we are witnessing in Syria today. It is also responsible for the threat to the Syrian State, Syrian society and the Syrian people. The United Arab Emirates has fulfilled its responsibilities with respect to ongoing relief operations for the Syrian people and continues to provide all kinds of aid — building hospitals, providing medical supplies and staffing medical teams. It calls for concerted international and regional efforts, directly or through international organizations, to meet the humanitarian needs of Syrians displaced inside Syria and across the country’s borders, with a view to alleviating their suffering. In that context, we are seeking in these meetings to address the issues of our region, its stability and its future.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“This is an extremely dangerous violation of international law and international humanitarian law. We are deeply concerned at the increasingly serious implications of the conflict in Syria and the entire region. We strongly condemn and reject all crimes against humanity committed by the Syrian regime, especially the chemical attack against Ghouta, Damascus, which killed thousands of civilians, including children. We therefore call upon the international community to take all measures necessary to punish the Syrian regime for its massacring of civilians. The Assembly should be aware of the frustration that we and the majority of countries in the region feel with respect to the dysfunction of United Nations mechanisms that could have prevented the Syrian regime’s aggressive acts against its own people.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The United Arab Emirates actually proposed the Centre’s establishment at a meeting held here at the United Nations, and today the Centre is seeing the light. In that context, I can only condemn in the strongest possible terms all cowardly attacks, but particularly the terrorist attack committed at the shopping centre in Nairobi, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent victims. The United Arab Emirates is deeply disappointed at the international community’s inability to put an immediate end to the worsening tragedy of the brotherly Syrian people caused by continual military actions and indiscriminate and systematic bombings by Syrian forces in Damascus. So far, more than 100,000 people have been killed and millions of people have been injured or displaced.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“All of this has led to widespread fears about the fate of the national State and what that implies in terms of the undermining of the pillars of the State, the wasting of its resources and the weakening of its economy. As members may be aware, such difficult conditions have put the young people of the region in jeopardy of falling into the clutches of extremism and violence, especially in a climate of growing despair and lack of opportunities. That is why the United Arab Emirates gives paramount importance to its efforts aimed at promoting a culture of moderation and non-violence and fighting extremism in all its forms. In that regard, I refer in particular to my country’s initiative to fight extremism through the Hedayah International Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“However, we cannot conceal our deep concern at the recent events in the Arab region associated with sectarian strife, an escalation in terrorist attacks and growing incitement to violence, which, in turn, have given rise to extreme polarization in the region and among its peoples, severely impacting stability and development. In the Arab Gulf, we see how extremism and terrorism in the Kingdom of Bahrain are threatening to undermine security and stability and destroy a history of tolerance in which sectarianism has never played any role. The situation has been further aggravated by the politicization and exploitation of the religion of Islam by those seeking to use it as a tool to exclude and marginalize other segments of society, which, until now, had all lived in constructive, harmonious and peaceful coexistence.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The United Arab Emirates continues to firmly believe in the purposes and principles of the United Nations, as enshrined in its Charter, calling for the protection of international peace and security, the promotion of peaceful coexistence among nations and peoples through the peaceful resolution of international disputes, respect for the provisions of international law, and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. Those goals also call for us to foster a climate favourable to international relations based on tolerance, non-violence and recognition of others. My country has followed such an approach in its regional and international relations.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“At the outset, I would like to join previous speakers in congratulating the President of the General Assembly on his election to serve at its sixty-eighth session. I am confident that his experience in international affairs will contribute to the success of this session. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend his predecessor, Mr. Vuk Jeremi., for his wise leadership during the last session, and to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his staff for their tireless efforts to promote global peace, security and development.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In conclusion, I would like to appeal to all Member States to support the quest of the United Arab Emirates to host World Expo 2020 in Dubai under the slogan “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. We look forward to receiving the support necessary to strengthen my country’s candidacy, particularly since it is the first time that the event will be held in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In that context and based on our commitment to the principles of human rights, the United Arab Emirates renews its support of international efforts aimed at ensuring peace, security and prosperity for all the peoples of the world, and looks forward to expanding its engagement in that area. The United Arab Emirates has also been focusing its efforts on reducing gender discrimination. Therefore, we look forward to playing an active role in the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, based on our successful national experience in empowering the women of the United Arab Emirates, who actively participate in managing the affairs of the State as well as the community.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The United Arab Emirates emphasizes the importance of consolidating the values of tolerance, moderation and respect for religions, as well as the importance of protecting religions against defamation and contempt and stresses the need to develop the necessary legislation in that regard. I must condemn, in the strongest possible terms, abuses against Islam, as freedom of expression should not be allowed to undermine any religion or belief, whatsoever. We also condemn all violent reactions to any such abuse. Terrorism poses a challenge to international peace and security and leads to violating the human rights of ordinary people by depriving them of the right to live in peace and prosperity.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Moderation and tolerance are the basic principles guiding our political orientation and represent lofty values to the citizens of the United Arab Emirates and to society as a whole. In that sense, the United Arab Emirates has been and will remain committed to moderation in its approach, and accepts other communities as part of a diverse world built on mutual respect. Those are the human values that have formed our convictions with regard to many issues, such as counterterrorism, human rights, the empowerment of women and coexistence among peoples and religious sects.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The United Arab Emirates reiterates its firm condemnation of all acts of terrorism, illicit trafficking in drugs and arms and human trafficking, as well as organized crime, which are interlinked phenomena that feed into each other. It reaffirms its resolve to continue cooperating with international and multilateral efforts aiming at the total elimination of those negative phenomena, which pose a direct threat to international peace and security. The United Arab Emirates has announced the establishment of the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism, in collaboration with several inf luential friends and actors, which will begin its work in Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It ensured that the programme’s rules and regulations were based on the highest standards of sustained safety and security measures and principles of nuclear non-proliferation. I take the opportunity to call upon the States of the region to draw on the experience of the United Arab Emirates in that field and to study the standards of transparency, technology, safety and security upon which the programme is based. We would like to emphasize the importance of addressing the implications of climate change, which involves developing renewable energy technologies to achieve sustainable development and providing clean energy for developing countries, which are among the goals advocated by the United Arab Emirates in offering various types of humanitarian and development assistance.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In that context, we must also call upon Israel to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and subject all of its nuclear facilities to the comprehensive safeguards regime. In that regard, we urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency in implementing its international commitments in order to dispel all fears and suspicions surrounding its nuclear programme. We look forward to a peaceful solution to that crisis, ensuring that our region remains free of tension and conflict, while guaranteeing the transparency and peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. The United Arab Emirates began in 2009 to develop a nuclear energy programme for peaceful uses in order to meet the country’s growing demand for energy and to support economic development projects.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“As we approach the year 2014 and the commitment for military withdrawal from Afghanistan and for turning the country over to its people and Government, we aspire to see an Afghanistan that is free from terrorism, extremism and violence. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates expresses its deep concern over the violence against the Rohingya Muslim community in Myanmar and calls upon the international community to urge the Government of Myanmar to cease all acts incompatible with the principles of fundamental human rights. We reaffirm our commitment to all requirements of nuclear non-proliferation and renew our support for the efforts aimed at designating the region of the Middle East, including the Arab Gulf region, a zone free of weapons of mass destruction — especially the Arab Gulf region.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new President of Somalia. We also reaffirm our support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Somalia, and look forward to working with its Government towards achieving security and stability and countering piracy in a region of such vital importance, not only with respect to oil and gas transport but also to the world economy in general. In the United Arab Emirates, we remain committed to supporting the security and stability of Afghanistan and confirm the continuation of our humanitarian and developmental support to that distressed country. In that context, we welcome the outcome of the donors conference that was held in Tokyo, with the hope that the pledges announced at the conference will contribute to the process of the reconstruction of Afghanistan.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It cannot be realized without putting an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian and Arab territories through Israel’s withdrawal to the lines of 4 June 1967, including from East Jerusalem, the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and the remaining occupied Lebanese territories. The achievement of a just and comprehensive peace must be carried out in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy, the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the considerable progress achieved in the political process in Somalia through the completion of the transitional phase, the convening of the Constituent Assembly, the adoption of the Constitution of Somalia and the election of Mr.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The United Arab Emirates has shouldered its responsibilities and obligations towards the Syrian refugees in Turkey and Jordan and will continue to do so by providing relief. We urge all States to contribute to such humanitarian efforts. The Middle East holds great importance for us, and we believe that peace and stability will never be achieved in that region until the Arab-Israeli conflict is resolved. That is the central and vital issue to the people of the entire region, and reaching a just solution is the key for bringing peace and stability to the whole area.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The events unfolding in Syria are for us a cause for great sadness. They have gone beyond all limits and norms. The United Arab Emirates is closely, and with great concern, following the policies of violence, killing, displacement and expulsion being pursued by the Syrian regime against its people, which regime has lost all its legitimacy. We therefore call upon the international community to consider with seriousness and firmness what is happening to our Syrian brothers and to shoulder its humanitarian responsibilities. We see it as our duty to stop those atrocities against the peaceful Syrian people. We are convinced that a solution to the crisis can be achieved only through an orderly transition of power. That severe humanitarian crisis requires us to support the people of Syria, in particular the refugees.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Our balanced policies are based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law, especially those calling for peaceful coexistence, confidence-building, good neighbourliness, mutual respect, non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, and pursuing peaceful means in resolving conflicts and disputes. On the basis of those principles, my Government expresses, once again, its regret regarding the continued Iranian occupation of our three islands: Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb. We demand the restoration of the United Arab Emirates’ full sovereignty over those islands. We emphasize that all actions and measures taken by Iran are null and void, and are in contravention of international law and all norms and universal human values.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate Mr. Vuk Jeremić on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty- seventh session. I am confident that his experience in international affairs will enable him to guide the work of this session wisely and ably, and I wish him every success in his task. I would also like to commend his predecessor, Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, for his successful and prudent leadership of the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly, and to commend the great efforts made by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and pay tribute to his tireless efforts and the role of this international Organization in promoting international peace, security and development. Security and stability in the Arab Gulf region are a high priority for all of us.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“With the support of our leadership and society, we have been able to arrive at the optimum balance between our traditions and the demands of development and participation required to build our society. In this context, I would like to take the opportunity commend the establishment of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women). In support of this newly established and promising entity, the United Arab Emirates hereby announces its contribution of $5 million to the UN-Women fund. In conclusion, we hope that our deliberations at this session of the Assembly will contribute to the promotion and development of all forms of understanding, solidarity and international cooperation aimed at addressing the global issues on our agenda.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In a serious discussion of the issue of food security, we cannot overlook the significance of water security, especially in view of the fact that agricultural production consumes around 70 per cent of fresh water resources globally. My country therefore deems it important to include the issue of water scarcity and security in future plans aimed at increasing food production worldwide. Living as we do in a region that suffers from a scarcity of water, we are more aware of its importance, which prompts us to stress the need for the international community to tackle this challenge decisively and urgently. In December, my country will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. One of the major successes and positive indicators of human development that we have achieved has been the advancement and empowerment of Emirati women.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“From this platform, I call on all Afghani parties to cooperate in achieving a process of comprehensive national reconciliation and extending the control of the Government over all Afghani regions. We also look forward to the international conference on Afghanistan to be held in Bonn next December. Food security is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. It is estimated that in 2010 more than 900 million people worldwide suffered from chronic hunger. The recent tragedy of famine in the Horn of Africa has demonstrated the urgent need for concrete efforts on the part of the international 9 11-51390 community to ensure protection for the most vulnerable peoples in times of crisis.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We believe that the honourable people of Libya and its leadership are capable of identifying the characteristics of next phase in order to enhance Libya’s stature within the international community and strengthen its development and stability. To this end, my country calls on our international partners to intensify their efforts to release the remaining Libyan frozen assets. My country has also made substantial direct contributions for the reconstruction of Afghanistan, for restoring peace and stability in the country and for alleviating the suffering of its people. Success in this regard will be a focal point in countering extremism, militancy, and international terrorism in the Arabian Gulf region. In addition, peace and security in Afghanistan have a direct impact on regional security and on the security of the Arab Gulf region.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“All members of the Council are keen to consolidate good neighbourly relations with all States, based on the principles of international law and other international instruments. The United Arab Emirates renews through this international platform its full commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya. We also stress our commitment to Security Council resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) with regard to the protection of civilians. Since the beginning of the Libyan crisis, we have focused on the humanitarian assistance aspect and the protection of civilians. We realized these goals within the efforts of the international community. We will continue to support Libya and its people in the upcoming reconstruction phase.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We believe that the measures and good efforts undertaken by His Majesty King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to promote national dialogue among all segments of Bahraini society are important steps that seek to maintain peace and stability in the Kingdom, preserve civil peace, strengthen national unity and pursue reforms and progress, in a manner that will realize the hopes and aspirations of all the people of Bahrain. We emphasize that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Bahrain are an integral part of the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf region, and also part of the responsibilities of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council in the region.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“It is time to resolve this issue in all its humanitarian, legal and political aspects. The core of the solution for this issue lies in the establishment of a full-fledged sovereign State within the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Comprehensive and just peace between Arab countries and Israel would greatly assist in reducing tensions and deprive the voices of extremism and violence from using this ongoing issue as a major justifications for their extremism and violence. My country has been closely monitoring the recent events in the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain, which have adversely affected its peace and stability. While we are extending every required support to the Kingdom of Bahrain, we denounce any external intervention in Bahrain’s internal affairs.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The actions taken by Iran with the aim of changing the legal, physical and demographic situation of the islands are null and void and have no legal effect whatsoever. Those Iranian actions also constitute a violation of international law, as well as of the United Nations Charter. Therefore, we call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to enter into serious and direct negotiations between the two countries, or to refer the issue to the International Court of Justice in light of its continuous illegal occupation of the three islands, which are an integral part of the territorial sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates. We have been closely monitoring the major developments and complications surrounding the Palestinian issue, which unfortunately resulted in halting the efforts and chances of resuming peace talks.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We apply the same approach in dealing with the occupation by the Islamic Republic of Iran of the three Emirate islands of Abu Musa, and the Greater and Lesser Tumbs. Since the illegitimate occupation of those islands in 1971, my country has adopted a flexible diplomatic approach to resolve this issue through peaceful means, either through direct bilateral negotiations, or by referring the 11-51390 8 matter to the International Court of Justice. This has been our approach throughout the last four decades. However, the United Arab Emirates expresses its deep concern over the lack of progress in direct, regional and international contacts made so far with the Islamic Republic of Iran with a view to reaching a peaceful, just and permanent solution.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The United Arab Emirates vigorously seeks to enhance its humanitarian and economical programmes to several developing countries, particularly to those countries undergoing conflicts or natural disasters, in addition to its other effective contributions to peacekeeping operations, protection of civilians, and re-building efforts. Those contributions represent our significant partnership with several parties, and our dedication to achieve the noble objectives of maintaining and consolidating international peace and security. The solid strategic political approach adopted by the United Arab Emirates is not limited to bilateral and regional cooperation; it is also evident in the way we handle all issues. My country seeks to establish peace and security, eliminate tensions from the region and enhance confidence-building measures.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Republic of South Sudan for joining our international Organization as a State Member of the United Nations, along with the people of Libya for their Transitional National Council’s taking Libya’s seat in the United Nations. Addressing enormous international challenges depends on the extent of consolidated and collective work, with the participation of all States, including the small and developing ones, in international decision- making structures, institutions and mechanisms, based on the principles of equality, justice and transparency. My country has therefore undertaken extensive preventive diplomatic efforts in order to contain the tensions and disputes occurring in its surroundings and beyond.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“It is my pleasure to take this opportunity to congratulate the President of this session, who is the Permanent Representative of our sister State of Qatar, for his election as President of the sixty-sixth session of the United Nations General Assembly. I am confident that his experience in international political and diplomatic affairs will contribute to the success of this session’s work. I wish him every success. I also wish to commend his predecessor, His Excellency Joseph Deiss, for his outstanding leadership of the previous session of the General Assembly. In addition, I would like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-Moon on the renewed confidence in him and his reappointment as Secretary-General of this international Organization for a second term.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“My country has cooperated effectively and consistently with every effort to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including money- laundering. We shall continue to do so in order to rid the world of that scourge and its causes. At the same time, we re-emphasize our support for all activities to promote dialogue among civilizations and enhance the spirit of tolerance among all faiths. In closing, I would like to stress the need for full compliance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law in meeting the daunting challenges ahead. I hope that this session will produce international consensus on how to address those challenges for the benefit of humankind.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We call on the international community, and in particular the Security Council and the members of the Quartet, to press Israel to lift the siege it has imposed on the Palestinian people and to implement international resolutions related to freezing all of its illegal settlement activity, dismantling unlawful settlements and ending its occupation of all Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, including the holy city of Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and some Lebanese territories. Ending the occupation would bring Israel into compliance with relevant international A/63/PV.13 33 08-53122 resolutions, the road map and the Arab peace initiative. It would also ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with Jerusalem as its capital, as well as Israel’s security.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“That will require the renunciation of all communal and sectarian violence and full commitment to the unity, sovereignty and stability of Iraq, the preservation of its Arab identity and the rejection of any attempts to divide or fragment the country. With regard to the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has strongly supported the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, including final status negotiations and the outcome of the Annapolis Conference. In that context, we would like to express our concerns about the lack of earnest in Israel’s attitude towards those negotiations.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The United Arab Emirates believes that its peaceful nuclear programme provides a practical and responsible example of transparency in meeting our energy needs, while at the same time we pledge not to engage in enrichment or reprocessing, with the support of the organizations and institutions of some friendly countries and under the supervision of the IAEA. On another front, the United Arab Emirates has continuously spared no effort to support and promote every regional and international effort to help the Government of Iraq and its people. It is our hope that the latest initiatives of the United Arab Emirates, including the write-off of more than $7 billion in debt and interest due and the re-opening of our embassy in Baghdad, will contribute to promoting economic development and strengthening the political process.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We also call on all other stakeholders to commit themselves to continuing to address that issue through political and diplomatic means in order to avoid escalation and achieve a peaceful solution that can ensure stability and security for the region and its peoples. Based on our firm belief in the right of countries to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with the safeguards regime of the IAEA, the United Arab Emirates urges developed nations to support the legitimate needs of developing countries for access to nuclear energy by providing them with the best possible access to the equipment, nuclear materials and technological and scientific know-how related to peaceful purposes.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We strongly believe in making the Middle East, including the Arabian Gulf, a zone free from weapons of mass destruction. That would require compelling Israel to comply with United Nations resolutions by bringing its nuclear facilities into compliance with the safeguards regime of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and unconditionally signing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as other countries of the region have done. We also urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue its cooperation with the IAEA and the international community in order to dispel fears and suspicions related to the nature and objectives of its nuclear programme.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“From this rostrum, I would like to reiterate our firm position demanding the full restoration of our full sovereignty over the three occupied islands and their territorial waters, airspace, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone. The islands are part and parcel of our national sovereignty. We reiterate that all actions and measures, whether military or administrative, undertaken by Iran since its occupation of the three islands are null and void. Iran’s actions have no legal effect. We therefore renew our call to the international community to urge Iran to respond positively to the sincere appeals of the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the League of Arab States by agreeing to resolve the issue through committed and serious direct negotiations or by referring the dispute to the International Court of Justice.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“A/63/PV.13 08-53122 32 The United Arab Emirates therefore attaches great importance to radically restructuring and modernizing our educational system to align it with technological and educational innovations so that it meets the needs and requirements of our development programmes. We also believe that providing education for all is one of the major and significant issues facing us. It is essential that we devote all our resources to it, for in education lies the hope that we can break the evil cycle of poverty and ignorance, which in turn lead to the creation of a fertile environment in which terrorism and extremism can take root and grow. Iran’s ongoing occupation since 1971 of the United Arab Emirates’` three islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb is an issue of central importance to us.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We reiterate that this matter urgently calls for a joint international mechanism that will contribute to the establishment of strong and transparent rules to regulate international financial markets. The way in which development has taken place in the United Arab Emirates provides a vivid example of tolerance and coexistence. We hope to enrich and strengthen those values through our educational and cultural programmes, for we strongly believe that interaction between different nations and peoples is both of fundamental importance and an essential prerequisite for the achievement of stability, welfare and prosperity in our region.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Directly and through our membership in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Donor Support Group and our contributions to the specialized agencies and programmes of the United Nations, we are also providing assistance to those who have suffered from wars and natural disasters. In order to alleviate the suffering of millions of people as a result of rising food prices, my country has dispatched 2 million tons of wheat to Yemen, Syria and Egypt. Also as part of our foreign aid, we have provided additional financial assistance to help several developing countries adjust to the phenomenal increase in their energy costs. In that regard, we would like to express our concern about the repercussions of the financial crisis in international markets.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In cooperation with the Worldwide Fund for Nature, we have launched a number of ambitious strategic programmes, such as the development of Masdar City, which will be the world’s first carbon- and waste-free city, completely dependent on renewable and clean technologies such as solar energy, which will be used to generate power and desalinate of water. Foreign aid has an important place on our national agenda. We have continued to provide various types of financial and humanitarian assistance to many countries to help them to fund their development programmes and infrastructure projects.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We are developing national laws on the protection of and respect for human rights and are making significant efforts to improve the welfare of those with special needs. Attempts are also under way to enact legislation to regulate foreign workers in order to ensure their full rights. In keeping with our commitments under relevant bilateral and international agreements, we are also increasing our efforts to combat human trafficking and to provide protection and all the necessary support for its victims. With regard to the environment, the United Arab Emirates attaches great importance to environmental issues.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)