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Abushahab

lines on the record: 829
first: 2021-11-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 155
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“The United Arab Emirates also takes this opportunity to highlight its view of the importance of the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all disarmament and non-proliferation activities and discussions consistent with the Council’s women and peace and security commitments. While recognizing that the full and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is a long-term endeavour, the United Arab Emirates believes that, with the support of its Group of Experts, the successful mandate renewal of the 1540 Committee for another 10 years will provide the Committee with the necessary framework to address the continually evolving nature of the risks of proliferation within its mandate.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“Turning to the adoption of resolution 2663 (2022), I would like to thank Ambassador De la Fuente Ramírez and the Mexican delegation for their able leadership and tireless efforts as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), leading the comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and achieving the adoption of the landmark resolution 2663 (2022). The United Arab Emirates welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution, which enhances the work of the 1540 Committee and its essential role in further assisting Member States in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2022) and builds upon the outcomes of the most recent comprehensive review, including the deliberations of Member States and other stakeholders during the Committee’s open consultations.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to offer the sincere condolences of the United Arab Emirates to the People’s Republic of China on the passing of former President Jiang Zemin. His tenure will be remembered for China’s economic prosperity and stability. Under his leadership, China galvanized international efforts to promote global development and uphold the rights of women by hosting the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. His legacy lives on.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the delivery of aid to the Ras Al-Ayn area and the crossing of an eighth convoy into north-west Syria, which included more humanitarian aid than previous convoys. The camps in Syria are witnessing an increase in the level of violence, particularly Al-Hol camp in north-east Syria, where the number of murder cases reached 42 this year alone, including the gruesome killing of two girls in the camp earlier this month. That situation requires greater international efforts to ensure the protection of the thousands of women and children in those camps. In conclusion, we underscore the urgent need to end the Syrian crisis and its worsening humanitarian consequences by breaking the current stalemate on the political track, which will support the establishment of security and stability in Syria and the region.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we are pleased that 158 of 374 early-recovery projects in the humanitarian response plan have helped to provide electricity to homes, hospitals and schools, in addition to supporting sources of renewable energy. Regarding the alarming spread of the cholera outbreak in Syria, we thank the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for its tireless efforts in responding urgently to that issue, especially in recent months. That includes extending the response plan to the outbreak for a period of six months, owing to the enormous and continuing needs in all of Syria’s governorates. On a larger scale, we stress the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to all regions in Syria, both across borders and across conflict lines.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“We appreciate the efforts of the Special Envoy for Syria and reaffirm that the Committee is currently the only platform for conducting a constructive national dialogue among Syrians, under Syrian leadership and ownership, without external interference or geopolitical complications and aimed at advancing the constitutional process. That should include not only logistical matters but also a clear time frame and an agreed plan for the next steps. Turning to the humanitarian situation, we stress the importance of early-recovery projects that contribute to building Syrian society and restoring its infrastructure, including through the delivery of electricity to many Syrians, which in turn can enable access to other basic services.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“With regard to the political dossier, and in the context of recent developments in Syria, we stress the need to adhere to dialogue, the principle of good neighbourliness and de-escalation in the entire region. We also reaffirm our rejection of foreign intervention in Syrian affairs and demand an end to them with a view to safeguarding Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. It is unfortunate that the political stalemate has continued on a matter that requires increased diplomatic efforts at various levels in support of a peaceful solution, which remains the only way to end the Syrian crisis. It is also important to move the Constitutional Committee beyond the paralysis that has afflicted it in the past few months by convening meetings again.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Griffiths for their valuable briefings. As the years have passed, the Syrian crisis has become more complex and fractured, and has come to encompass issues that include refugees, internally displaced persons, foreign interventions, terrorism and economic collapse. This year has seen more unsettling developments, especially at the geopolitical level. Against the backdrop of these intractable issues, we stress the importance of prioritizing the needs of the Syrian people. Their interests must prevail above all other considerations, particularly with the upcoming renewal of the cross-border mechanism for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Syria, which, as a humanitarian instrument, should not be politicized.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the recent agreement to bring dual-use materials to repair fishing boats into the Gaza Strip for the first time since 2007. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations in facilitating that important step, which we hope to build upon. In conclusion, and as we mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People tomorrow, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, emphasized in his statement on that occasion the firm and historic commitment of the United Arab Emirates to support the brotherly Palestinian people and their aspiration to establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“That includes the need for the parties to return to serious negotiations that lead to a two-State solution, in which a Palestinian State lives side by side with Israel in peace, security and mutual recognition. That solution remains one of the demands of the Arab States, as reaffirmed at the Arab Summit held earlier this month in Algeria, along with adherence to the Arab Peace Initiative. The difficult humanitarian conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, especially in Gaza Strip, require constant international attention and support. That is critical, as the level of unemployment is approaching nearly 40 per cent. We stress the importance of providing economic and educational opportunities for Palestinian youth in order to enable them to build and develop their societies.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“We also reiterate our condemnation of the terrorist attacks that took place in Jerusalem last week. Secondly, the upcoming period requires wise leadership that sees the path of peace and the two- State solution as an indispensable strategic option to end the violence and ensure a future based on security and prosperity for both peoples. Accordingly, we urge both sides to intensify constructive communication and cooperation. We affirm that creating an environment conducive to peace requires reversing the negative trends on the ground, foremost of which is stopping the construction and expansion of settlements that violate international law and the Council’s resolutions. Thirdly, the Security Council must send a clear message that we remain committed to the agreed-upon international terms of reference to end the conflict.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“First, there is an urgent need to de-escalate and prevent tensions from reaching a point of no return. Inciting extremism and violence will never be in the interest of any party. Diplomacy and dialogue remain the only ways to end the conflict. That primarily means refraining from rhetoric or provocations that may fuel tensions in an already fragile situation. We remind all parties to abide by their responsibilities under international law and international humanitarian law, especially regarding the protection of civilians. In that context, there is a need to stop settlers’ repeated incursions into holy sites and residential areas, as well as the accompanying acts of violence, such as those seen in conjunction with the incursion of tens of thousands of settlers into the old city of Hebron this month.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his invaluable briefing. We meet today at a time when the Middle East peace process is going through a delicate phase that requires special attention from the international community. While a sharp rise in violence and tensions is being witnessed in the occupied Palestinian territory, there are also increasing concerns at the local and international level about the future of the two-State solution, especially in the light of current events and the absence of serious negotiations among the parties. In the context of heightened tensions in the political and security situations, which we are following closely, I would like to emphasize the following issues.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“The 1540 Committee should continue to work closely with the Da’esh and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee and the CTC, particularly considering the risk of terrorists exploiting weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. While they each have different mandates, the work of the Committees should be complementary and central to the Council’s overall objective of countering and eliminating terrorism.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The most recent comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) demonstrates that Member States remain committed to the resolution’s goals, which is evident in the significant progress that has been made in its implementation. We commend that progress, but we also recognize that the full and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) remains a long-term task. In the forthcoming renewal, the 1540 Committee should be mandated to enhance its engagement with Member States and provide further assistance with the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Given the evolving nature of the threats posed by non-State actors, including terrorists, the future mandate should also include a provision for an inclusive review process on the resolution’s implementation status.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“For example, the United Arab Emirates has been vocal in urging Member States and the United Nations system to use “Da’esh” instead of “Islamic State”, “ISIL”, or “ISIS”, as there is nothing Islamic about terrorism. We should also remember that Da’esh is nothing more than a depraved and nihilistic terrorist group. It is neither a State nor a province, and we should not validate its pretensions. As the Security Council considers the mandate renewal of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and its Group of Experts, which is due next week, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms the crucial role that its regime plays in the global non-proliferation architecture.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“By ensuring the full implementation of sanctions measures, the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, works actively and diligently to assist Member States in preventing and countering terrorist acts. However, that effort must be complemented by a strengthened focus on confronting the root causes of terrorism and extremism to ensure the enduring eradication of the threat. That necessarily includes addressing the development deficits and weak governance that fuel grievances and marginalization. The international community must also avoid inadvertently lending credibility to terrorist narratives that exploit religion to justify their heinous crimes.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Last month the Government of India hosted the CTC for a special meeting that was focused on the urgent challenges posed by new and emerging technology falling into the hands of terrorists and the new possibilities for combating terrorism offered by technological innovation. As a result, the CTC adopted the Delhi declaration, which is a crucial contribution to our collective response to the threats discussed during the special meeting, including terrorists’ deployment of unmanned aerial systems. As the incoming Chair of the CTC, the United Arab Emirates will build on those vital efforts. We are committed to working constructively with all Committee members to ensure the implementation of the Delhi declaration and to assist Member States in preventing and countering the terrorist use of new and emerging technologies.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Ambassadors de la Fuente Ramírez, Kamboj and Heimerback for enhancing the transparency of the work of their respective Committees through today’s briefing. The United Arab Emirates commends the three Chairs for their admirable work in supporting the Security Council’s mandate to address threats to international peace and security, including terrorism. Let me also express our sincere gratitude to India, current Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), for ensuring the Committee’s engagement on a wide range of regional and thematic issues, including evolving threats.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Additionally, the Houthi militias must remove all barriers that prevent humanitarian access in areas under its control and stop imposing restrictions on the movement of humanitarian workers, especially Yemeni women. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms its continued support for improving living standards in Yemen. We also emphasize the importance of continuing to speak with one voice in the Council against the hostile behaviour that undermines peace in Yemen. The Council should take deterrent measures, including by applying further pressure and imposing sanctions, to dissuade the terrorist Houthi militias from continuing to threaten the security and stability of Yemen and the region.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“We affirm that any threat posed by the Houthi terrorist group to neighbouring countries, including through launching missiles or the use of drones, is considered a direct aggression against those countries and will be met with an immediate and firm response by the Arab coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen. With the considerable military escalation and targeting of Yemeni economic interests, human suffering is increasing in Yemen. Attacks by the Houthis on oil facilities may have catastrophic environmental consequences in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. At the same time, the dilapidated FSO SAFER tanker remains a serious environmental threat.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates continues to strongly support the efforts of the Special Envoy to reach an agreement that will renew and expand the truce. We reaffirm that a peaceful solution is the normal path to end the conflict and enable the Yemeni people to begin the reconstruction and building process. Now is the time to agree on solid ground to resume a comprehensive political process under the auspices of the United Nations. Opportunities for peace in Yemen remain open, but only if the Houthis commit to a political solution. We reiterate our deep concern regarding the continued violations of the arms embargo imposed by resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2624 (2022). Last week, nearly 170 tons of explosive material were seized in the Gulf of Oman by the United States Navy.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“Their crimes look exactly like the tactics deployed by other terrorist groups to achieve political gains by launching attacks against civilians. While the Presidential Leadership Council has shown significant flexibility and self-restraint, the Houthi militias continue to cling to incapacitating terms in the negotiations. Although several advantages of the truce remain in place, including the flow of oil derivatives through the port of Al-Hudaydah and the arrival of commercial flights into Sana’a airport, the Houthi militias continue to respond to all attempts to restore calm and build bridges with more provocations. Such behaviour is no longer surprising from a group that has deliberately sought to foil the negotiations since the beginning of the crisis.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“Those attacks, which my country strongly condemns, constitute a serious threat to international maritime navigation, global energy supplies and the Yemeni economy. The Houthis have also bombed civilian facilities and internally displaced persons camps in the Ma’rib and Taiz governorates, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries, including among women and children. In addition, they have bombed roads and bridges, such as the bridge linking Lahij and the besieged city of Taiz. The Houthis continue to perpetrate the most heinous violations, including by launching campaigns to intimidate and arrest people. Those crimes reflect the Houthis’ determination to return the situation in Yemen to the way it was prior to the truce, in contrast to regional and international endeavours to renew it.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mr. Hans Grundberg and Ms. Reena Ghelani for their briefings. Yemen has reached a critical phase since the truce ended, with the Houthi terrorist militia continuing its hostile posture towards the Yemeni people and their legitimate Government. That has, in turn, deepened the Houthis’ isolation at both the regional and international levels, and demonstrated the magnitude of the threat they pose to regional security and peace. Since our previous meeting on Yemen (see S/PV.9152), the Houthi militia has launched several terrorist attacks using drones against oil facilities and oil tankers in Hadramaut and Shabwah.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“We also call for concrete steps to be taken towards unifying military institutions, and we reiterate our calls for the withdrawal of foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries in order to ensure that clashes do not reoccur. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates reiterates its support for the United Nations and international efforts to achieve peace, stability and reconciliation in Libya in a way that meets the aspirations and hopes of the brotherly Libyan people.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“Secondly, it is imperative to take the necessary steps to conclude a definitive agreement on a constitutional framework for holding the parliamentary and presidential elections. It is also imperative to take those steps as soon as possible in order to meet the aspirations of the Libyan people, bring the transitional stages to a conclusion and achieve sustainable political stability. Thirdly, we welcome the Special Representative’s efforts to bring together the members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, which recently met in Sirte. In that regard, we underscore the importance of maintaining the permanent ceasefire agreement, committing to de-escalation and preventing a military build-up.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“It is therefore necessary to build on the consensus and unity reflected in the Security Council’s renewal of the UNSMIL mandate in resolution 2656 (2022) and seriously consider reactivating United Nations initiatives, particularly the Berlin Conference, in a way that includes all the parties concerned, above all the Libyans themselves. Along with those efforts, we must keep in mind that the Special Representative needs to be given sufficient time and space to work with all parties and partners in Libya in order to reach a comprehensive settlement of the Libyan issue. That means that the Council should discuss the Libyan dossier according to the schedule outlined in resolution 2656 (2022) in order to give the Special Representative the opportunity to exercise his good offices.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank the Special Representative, Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, for his informative briefing, and we affirm the support of the United Arab Emirates for his mandate and the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to find a lasting solution in the country. We also welcome Ambassador Taher Elsonni to this meeting. In the context of our discussion today, we would like to focus on the following three issues. First, the international community must take a unified approach that is consistent with the Libyan people’s desire to find a Libyan-led solution, and it must support them in that pursuit.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“It is regrettable that the country’s very limited resources continue to be directed towards its military capabilities rather than the urgent humanitarian and development needs of the North Korean people. We once again call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cooperate with the United Nations and the international community to alleviate the humanitarian situation of its people by facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid and allowing relief organizations and the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations to carry out their vital activities within the country. Finally, the United Arab Emirates believes that the Security Council should not be idle in the face of the nuclear threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s actions.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“While the Council’s sanctions have evidently not prevented the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from developing its nuclear and ballistic capabilities, they have undoubtedly helped slow the pace of such development. We urge all Member States to uphold the sanctions regime pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) and to take all reasonable measures to prevent the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from continuing to evade sanctions. To that end, we are ready to work with all Council members and to address any concerns that may arise from measures taken by the Council. The humanitarian situation of the people of North Korea remains deeply troubling.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“In that context, we remain deeply concerned about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s apparent plans to conduct a nuclear test. We call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to refrain from conducting further illegal tests, return to compliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, abandon all of its nuclear-weapon and related missile programmes, implement the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards and fulfil its denuclearization obligations. The Security Council must redouble its efforts to maintain peace and security on the Korean peninsula and safeguard the global non-proliferation regime.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“The Security Council must not treat this situation as business as usual while the people of Japan, the Republic of Korea and the region live under the constant threat of imminent danger. It is now more important than ever for us to come together to address the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must respect international law, particularly the Security Council resolutions that prohibit it from ballistic missile launches and nuclear tests. We condemn those unlawful missile launches and any other actions that undermine the global non-proliferation architecture. We urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to choose diplomacy and dialogue over provocation and escalation.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing and welcome the participation of Japan and the Republic of Korea in today’s meeting. We are once again meeting at a moment of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula. Over the past few days, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has continued its provocative and dangerous behaviour by launching a further series of ballistic missiles, in violation of multiple Security Council resolutions. The launch on 3 November of what is assessed to be another intercontinental ballistic missile would be the seventh such launch in 2022 alone. We must not look at those latest launches in isolation. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s reckless and irresponsible behaviour has continued undeterred for too long.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“Their legacy is not only what is accomplished when they are present but what they leave behind when they depart. The United Arab Emirates remains committed to supporting local capabilities that can create the conditions for lasting peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates, together with Norway, has been at the forefront of advocacy for such an increase in the use of renewables in United Nations peace operations. Thirdly, promoting sustainable and effective peacebuilding requires a coordinated and integrated multilateral response. That means coordinating with all actors, including the Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and regional and subregional organizations, to ensure targeted rather than isolated efforts. That can also help to develop adequate, sustainable and innovative methods and funding mechanisms that collectively address traditional as well as unconventional threats, from climate change and food insecurity to global health crises, terrorism and extremism. In conclusion, peace operations can be enablers of nationally and locally owned efforts to sustain peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Secondly, peace operations can lead to improved, lasting and positive outcomes, including by building reliable infrastructure that can benefit host communities after the drawdown of peace operations. That is particularly relevant as unprecedented droughts, heatwaves, floods and other extreme weather events continue to exponentially increase. We commend the efforts led by the Department of Operational Support to increase the use of renewable energy in peace operations and encourage the development of a comprehensive plan to scale up their deployment. Emissions reduction will not only enable the United Nations to lead by example in mitigation efforts, but it will also leave behind the kind of energy infrastructure that strengthens the resilience of local communities.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Such efforts are particularly relevant to ending violence by armed groups and designing effective mechanisms for the disarmament, reintegration and prevention of the re-recruitment of former combatants. Transition strategies can also help prevent a security vacuum as well as effectively counter the narratives and drivers that fuel extremism and terrorism. Ensuring that the needs and priorities of local communities are taken into account creates a solid basis for sustaining the national ownership of peace and building back resilient, stable and inclusive societies. In the words of the late former Secretary-General and peacebuilding champion Kofi Annan, “[W]e need to be closer to those whose peace it is to make or to break”.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“While it is perhaps over-idealistic to expect peace operations to comprehensively address every threat to peace, we know that strengthened resilience not only secures peace but also prevents the eruption of conflict and relapses into it. Accordingly, I would like to share the following three recommendations on how peace operations can play a key role in building resilient societies and sustainable peace. First, tailored, clear and realistic transition strategies require a thorough consideration of the local and regional dynamics, as well as extensive coordination with a variety of local actors, including women, young people and religious and community leaders.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“I would like to start by welcoming you, Madam President, and thanking you for presiding over this important and timely meeting. I would also like to thank Secretary- General Guterres for his opening remarks and Assistant Secretary-General Pobee, Commissioner Adeoye, Former President of Ireland and Chair of The Elders Ms. Robinson and Executive Director Landgren for their briefings. Given the multitude of varied threats to peace and security and the rapid pace at which they evolve, peace operations must be multifaceted and designed with the core objective of building resilience to short- and long- term threats. The task before us is therefore a daunting but vital one.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“We believe it is particularly important for there to be broad agreement among members of the Security Council on the triggers and modalities for proceeding under article VI. Given the lack of such broad agreement on the draft resolution presented today, the United Arab Emirates chose to abstain in the voting on the draft resolution. The Biological Weapons Convention remains crucial both in prohibiting biological weapons and in supporting cooperation in the study of biological agents and toxins for peaceful purposes. To that end, the United Arab Emirates looks forward to participating in the ninth Review Conference of the States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention to be held in Geneva at the end of this month.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates has a long-standing position of support and commitment to the Biological Weapons Convention and recognizes it as an important part of the global non-proliferation architecture. The Convention’s prohibition on the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition or retention of biological weapons is core to the international consensus that biological weapons must never be used. Article VI of the Biological Weapons Convention has the potential to play an important role in promoting compliance with the Convention. However, given that article VI has never before been applied, the Security Council should be prudent and deliberate when establishing important new precedents on compliance.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“We are all aware that women play an essential role in achieving stability and sustainable peace, especially in terms of supporting reconciliation efforts in societies that experience constant tensions. Women’s participation increases the prospects of reaching more successful agreements for the benefit of all. In conclusion, my country reaffirms its support for the unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with international law and the Dayton Agreement. We also commend the important role played by the High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we stress the importance of fully respecting the national institutions in the country. Achieving peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina requires maintaining political stability and advancing the reconciliation process, which the Council must support.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“We in the United Arab Emirates understand well the importance of strengthening those values given the bitter experience of our region that has suffered due to the spread of extremism, sectarianism and the fuelling of hatred. Therefore, we believe it is important to address hate speech wherever it occurs, whether in written, audio or visual media. In that context, we commend the reported decrease in hate speech incidents during the last electoral cycle in the country as well as the positive impact of the laws put in place for that purpose. Thirdly, we stress the importance of the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in political life and decision-making processes, especially considering the challenges facing women’s participation in those fields as noted in the High Representative’s report.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“That reflects the confidence the Council has in the European Union force and the important role it plays in promoting stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The support in Junefor extending the force’s mandate from leaders of the political parties represented in the Parliament, as well as from the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a positive step. We hope that dialogue will continue among the political leaders to promote consensus on important political issues. Secondly, we stress the importance of addressing hate speech. The promotion of tolerance and peaceful coexistence is an essential pillar for building sound, cohesive and prosperous societies, especially for diverse societies such as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I welcome the participation of Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union (EU) in today’s meeting. In October, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina exercised their constitutional right to participate in the elections. We hope that, following the elections, Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to promote stability and development for its people, including by building on some of the recent positive developments in the country. That is especially important due to the ongoing tensions across the continent. In the context of today’s discussion, my country would like to reiterate the following key points. First, we welcome the unanimous renewal of the mandate of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, the full implementation, expansion and extension of the agreements remain critical to addressing global food insecurity. Compromise, diplomacy and dialogue remain the only way forward to prevent further suffering. We commend the United Nations and others that have worked to facilitate constructive engagement between the parties. The world wants peace in Ukraine — a peace that is sustainable and in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. There is no alternative to a cessation of hostilities throughout Ukraine and a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“We once again reiterate our call on the parties to abide by their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, so as to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure. Civilian objects must never be a target of attack. Despite the deeply concerning developments in the conflict, we have seen some movement between the parties, which has led to tangible, positive outcomes on concrete issues. While the momentum towards broader negotiations is still lacking, prisoner exchanges, including the exchange announced earlier this week, show the potential for positive outcomes. The agreements to facilitate the export of food and fertilizers were significant and positive steps, which contributed to a decline in the index for global food prices.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“To that end, the United Arab Emirates announced $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine earlier this week. However, other parts of the world cannot be neglected. We must ensure that those most in need globally do not become an afterthought. Access remains a major hurdle for humanitarian organizations, particularly in the areas witnessing the most intense fighting in eastern Ukraine. Those unable to escape the fighting, such as people with disabilities, the elderly and the sick, have become vulnerable to shifting battle lines. In that context, we commend the efforts of humanitarian organizations, and we urge cooperation by the parties to resolve all impediments to access.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Resident Coordinator Denise Brown for their briefings. As we heard today, a significant percentage of critical civilian infrastructure, including power stations and water supply infrastructure, has been either damaged or destroyed. In just a week, a third of Ukraine’s power stations are reported to have been knocked off the electricity grid at a critical time, leaving people without gas for cooking and heating, with winter approaching. As the war continues, the Ukrainians’ needs for humanitarian aid are further compounded. The international community must step up its support to alleviate the suffering of civilians and ensure that their basic needs are met.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source