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Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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2014-09-19
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2014-09-19
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  1. “The United Arab Emirates has always supported the Iraqi people in all circumstances, including backing Iraq's political process and national reconciliation efforts. We have undertaken ongoing initiatives designed to provide humanitarian assistance to those populations affected by violence and instability. My country will continue to provide that support. Finally, I would like to point out that the United Arab Emirates welcomes the Security Council's work in combating terrorism and suppressing its use of resources for recruitment and financing, particularly through the adoption of resolution 2170 (2014). In that context, we emphasize the importance of the international community's role in giving its full, constructive support to the Iraqi Government.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

  2. “The United Arab Emirates reiterates its total rejection of violence and extremism, its commitment to tolerance and moderation and its willingness to cooperate with international partners in fighting terrorism and to partner with moderate forces. We also emphasize the importance of working to prevent political and social tensions in Iraq by adopting a genuine, comprehensive national programme for renouncing violence and uniting the Iraqi people, including every faction and excluding no groups. In that context, we believe that the Kurds have proved their ability to take on an important role in the Iraqi Government. We commend the Kurdish forces for the part they have played in fighting ISIS, and hope that the region of Kurdistan will remain strong, stable and an integral part of the Republic of Iraq.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

  3. “They grow only in environments infested with sectarian extremism. In that connection, I would like to highlight the issue of foreign fighters, which has become a concern for many countries. I would like to thank the United States of America for organizing a Security Council meeting, to be presided over by President Obama, on this topic. The extremists are trying to establish safe havens in areas already embroiled in conflict and to recruit fighters in order to ensure their survival. This vile phenomenon has dangerous repercussions that can threaten countries outside the Arab and Islamic worlds. We must create international partnerships aimed at combating such terrorism by addressing its root causes, partnerships that are built for the long term, so they are not limited to combating ISIS alone.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

  4. “ISIS must be prevented from establishing a safe haven for extremists in our region, a task we can achieve through immediate and comprehensive international action, in coordination with the Iraqi Government, resulting in the development of a comprehensive international strategy. The threat of terrorism is not limited to this particular terrorist organization. It extends to the ongoing conflicts in Yemen, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Egypt, Libya, North Africa and the Sahel region of Africa. These terrorist groups continue to exploit the chaos in Syria in order to achieve their goals, without the slightest regard for sovereignty or national borders. The crimes of these and other terrorist organizations know no boundaries and follow no principles. Such oganizations are simply opportunistic, with no relevance to any religion or standards.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

  5. “From this rostrum I, as an Arab and a Muslim, categorically reject the terrorist entity Daesh being called the Islamic State. I call upon all present to join us in that rejection and to show solidarity with the hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world in condemning the desecration by the criminal terrorist gang Daesh of what is dear to us all. They are a criminal gang, no more than that. The United Arab Emirates believes that the war against ISIS should not result in the marginalization of the Sunni community, which should play an important role in Iraq's political future. It is vital that we all work together to maintain Iraq's unity, both politically and geographically.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

  6. “The United Arab Emirates wishes also to emphasize that the country should not fall back once again into the sectarian and exclusionary policies that triggered the political and security crises affecting Iraq. The United Arab Emirates stands firmly against all those who would attempt to compromise the security and stability of Iraq and reaffirms its support for international efforts aimed at combating the terrorist acts committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). It also repeatedly stressed its position during the NATO Summit held in Wales and at the 7816th meeting of the Arab Ministers for Foreign Affairs; the meeting held in Jeddah, at which you, Sir, were present; and at the Paris conference on security and peace in Iraq.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

  7. “Thank you, John, for your friendship and for your leadership. (spoke in Arabic) Allow me at the outset, Mr. President, to express to you my appreciation and gratitude for the convening of this important meeting at this critical time, which requires a quick response and the coordination of international efforts. I should like also to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq for all his efforts. The United Arab Emirates reaffirms its support for the security, stability and territorial integrity of Iraq and welcomes the recently formed Government of National Unity, under the leadership of His Excellency Haider Al-Abadi, which deserves the full support of the international community.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source