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Abushahab

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first: 2021-11-09
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“As a result, two shipments of aid from the World Food Programme have been distributed, the latest of which commenced on 16 January, in coordination with the Syrian Government. We also support the development and implementation of the six-month plan of the United Nations to regularly deliver and distribute humanitarian aid across conflict lines to north-western Syria. Secondly, the provision of medical supplies to the Syrian people remains a priority, especially the provision of vaccines against COVID-19. The percentage of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is less than 5 per cent. That requires greater focus from the international community, particularly in the camps. For its part, my country has sent more than 97 tons of medical aid to Syria, in addition to more than 200,000 vaccine doses.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“In addition to the repercussions of hostilities on the humanitarian situation, repeated water service disruptions, the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the severe cold winter have also exacerbated the suffering of millions of Syrians. With so many humanitarian crises accumulating in Syria for more than a decade now, I would like to focus my statement today on the following issues. First, in relation to humanitarian operations, we welcome the continuation of the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria for an additional six months until July, in line with resolution 2585 (2021). We commend last year’s resumption of the cross-line delivery of humanitarian assistance into north-western Syria for the first time since 2017.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his comprehensive briefing. I also thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, for his valuable opinions. The provision of aid to Syrian civilians remains a priority, particularly in the north-west and in the south of Syria. That also applies to north-eastern Syria, where the recent Da’esh offensive in Al-Hasakah has resulted in a wave of internal displacement, impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“In that regard, it is alarming that Da’esh continues to launch terrorist attacks, including the recent dangerous developments in the Ghweiran neighbourhood of Hasakah governorate, as well as the continued targeting of parts of Deir ez-Zor and eastern Homs. In conclusion, we hope that 2022 will be the year that the international community makes all the efforts needed to achieve tangible progress towards ending the Syrian crisis, with a view to fulfilling the aspirations of our brother people of Syria and providing them with a decent living in a safe and stable homeland. We assure the Council that the United Arab Emirates will work with all Council members to achieve those goals.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“We also stress that achieving genuine progress on the political process requires all parties to make necessary concessions in good faith and to pursue confidence-building measures in line with resolution 2254 (2015). Thirdly, creating an environment conducive to peace and stability in Syria requires ending foreign interference in Syrian affairs. We stress the importance of maintaining the unity, independence and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. In that context, the United Arab Emirates supports the call of the Secretary-General and the Special Envoy for Syria to reach an immediate and sustainable nationwide ceasefire. Likewise, efforts must continue to counter terrorism in Syria. The persistence of terrorist activities is one of the most destabilizing factors for security in Syria and the region.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Pedersen’s diplomatic efforts. That will help to achieve progress on the political track with the aim of ending the crisis and restoring security and stability to Syria and the region. Secondly, we agree with the Special Envoy’s emphasis on creating opportunities for gradual and tangible steps, which require collective efforts to support and reinvigorate the Constitutional Committee. My country therefore calls for current efforts to focus on strengthening dialogue and overcoming the obstacles that have prevented an agreement on constitutional principles. In that context, the flexibility and realism that the Special Envoy urged after his consultations with Syrian, regional and international actors must be taken into consideration. The United Arab Emirates emphasizes that a political solution is the only way to end the crisis in Syria.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“First, the United Arab Emirates believes that opening channels of communication and building bridges are the most successful paths to resolving the protracted crisis in a way that alleviates people’s suffering and achieves stability. The recent visit to Damascus of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, our Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, was part of my country’s bridge-building efforts in the region. We believe that dialogue, constructive participation and support for all diplomatic efforts will help to end the Syrian crisis. The visit aimed to change the general perceptions on the ground with regard to a solution to the protracted Syrian crisis. Accordingly, we believe that it is important to strengthen and activate the Arab role in a way that is supportive of and consistent with Mr.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, for his comprehensive briefing and vigorous diplomatic efforts to advance the political process. We also listened carefully to the briefing by Ms. Thuraya Hijazi. More than a decade has passed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis. The United Arab Emirates firmly believes that the international community must develop a new approach to dealing with the Syrian crisis in order to end it peacefully and sustainably. To that end, my country would like to focus on the following aspects.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“We call on the Mission to take into account the importance of adopting a balanced approach that prioritizes all areas in Libya. In conclusion, we emphasize our full support for all Libyans and the importance of fully committing to upholding Libya’s sovereignty, independence and national unity. We hope that efforts will be pooled to end divisions and that all parties will be able to turn the page of the past so that Libyans can reach a consensus solution through dialogue, based on Libyan national reconciliation, to achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people for building a united Libyan State that enjoys sustainable peace, stability and prosperity.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“That will also reflect positively on the political track and support the economic track, and provide wider scope for strengthening efforts to combat cross-border terrorists and armed groups while controlling illegal migration. In that context, we welcomed the meeting held in Sirte on 11 December 2021, which brought together the Libyan parties concerned to discuss the ways and means of unifying the military and security institutions and integrating armed formations. Finally, the United Arab Emirates renews its full support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We commend the role played by the Mission in coordinating and mediating the various political and security mechanisms and initiatives led by the Libyans.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“We stress the need to ensure the implementation of the signed action plan for the withdrawal of foreign forces, fighters and mercenaries from Libya in a concurrent, phased, gradual and balanced manner. We also welcome the establishment of the communication and coordination mechanism agreed by the Commission, together with Libya’s neighbouring countries, in Cairo in November 2021 to support the plan. We look forward to the Joint Military Commission continuing to play its constructive and consensual role on that important track. In the light of the current situation, we call for a continuation of efforts to seriously address the issue of the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, given its significance to the security track.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates hopes that the causes of the postponement will be addressed in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people. We also call on all parties and local actors to adopt dialogue as a means to reach national consensus built on the legal and procedural rules of the elections and to respect and abide by their results. We stress, in that regard, the need to ensure the full, fair and equal participation of Libyan women and youth. Secondly, my country emphasizes the importance of the pivotal work carried out by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, under the auspices of the United Nations, to achieve stability and peace in Libya.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“However, in the light of recent progress and current international momentum, we see today an opportunity to achieve the security and stability that we all seek in Libya. In that context, we would like to focus on three points. First, we stress that there is no alternative to a political and diplomatic settlement in Libya. We welcome in this regard all Libyan efforts to achieve those goals. We also commend the United Nations endeavours in supporting the implementation of the agreed political outcomes of the second Berlin Conference and the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which is supported by resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021). However, in the context of recent developments in Libya that have prevented the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections, we emphasize our respect for Libya’s decision.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Ambassador Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India and Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for their comprehensive briefings. We also listened carefully to Ms. Saudi’s briefing and welcome the participation of Ambassador Taher Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya, in today’s meeting. At the outset, we stress the importance of the international community’s commitment to protecting the future of the State of Libya and supporting the brotherly Libyan people. Throughout the past decade, Libya has faced many difficult challenges that have prolonged the suffering of its people.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“We also stress the importance of continuing to combat the terrorist Da’esh organization and of further intensifying efforts to prevent it from rebuilding its ranks and combat capabilities and acquiring and using chemical weapons. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates emphasizes the importance of making progress on the chemical dossier, in accordance with resolution 2118 (2013), and on all the issues related to resolving the Syrian crisis.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“In that context, my country calls on the relevant parties to work together on the basis of the principles establishing the technical nature of the OPCW, including consensus and non-politicization, and to facilitate the visit of the Declaration Assessment Team of the organization to Syria. Thirdly, chemical weapons must be completely eliminated, and no one can have access to them or use them, inside or outside Syria. The risk of such weapons falling into the wrong hands, such as the terrorist Da’esh organization or other criminal groups, is extremely worrying and could have grave repercussions on the stability and security of Syria and the world at large. Accordingly, we stress the need to continue working with States parties and the OPCW to eliminate that threat completely.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we stress the principled position of the United Arab Emirates, which rejects and clearly condemns the use of chemical weapons under any circumstances, by anyone and anywhere, as it constitutes a flagrant violation of the provisions of the Convention and international law. It also constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security. Secondly, making tangible progress in this dossier requires, in principle, non-politicization of this issue and a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue. From that standpoint, the United Arab Emirates stresses the importance of communication and dialogue between the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and Syria in order to discuss and identify ways to move forward on this dossier.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“I wish every success to all of us during the upcoming period. I would like as well to thank all members of the Council for their welcoming statements. Regarding our topic today on the chemical dossier in the Syrian Arab Republic, I would like to focus on the following aspects. First, it is important to stress that our fundamental responsibility and ultimate goal is to protect humankind from the horrible effects caused by the use of chemical weapons. We recall that this responsibility is at the core of the Chemical Weapons Convention, for the sake of all humankind and with a view to completely excluding the possibility of the use of chemical weapons.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): Madam President, at the outset I sincerely congratulate you on Norway’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I wish you every success in managing the business of the Council. I also thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing. Since this is the first time that I speak as a member of the Security Council, I am pleased to emphasize that the United Arab Emirates will spare no effort during its membership to shoulder its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, hoping that together we can meet the aspirations of all the peoples of the world. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Member States that joined the Council.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“We see two fundamental principles behind the drive for a resolution: first, better context-specific analysis and reporting for the Council on those agenda items where climate is a relevant factor and, secondly, increased international support for response measures as per an affected Government’s request. We are optimistic that all Council members can support those principles, and we are committed to continuing the work to frame and act on climate security in a way that the full Council can accept, without sacrificing the needs of vulnerable communities and regions. A unanimous call for action by the custodian of international peace and security would send a powerful message. The United Arab Emirates is committed to achieving consensus that allows for that outcome.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“It behooves Member States to encourage the World Food Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank and other actors to sharply increase their budgeting and programming for those communities. Similarly, we would hope to see counter- terrorism actors incorporate climate stress as a factor when considering early-warning and capacity-building assistance in fragile settings. However, the responsibility of those actors for large parts of the climate-security response does not diminish the urgency of the Council’s leadership. This open debate reinforces the importance of a consensus-based resolution on climate security.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Quotas, gender and youth advisers, gender and age markers and women and youth advisory boards are all proven tools from United Nations peace missions that ensure inclusion. Climate security advisers in peace missions, by design, must also work hand in hand with advisory capacities, like gender, to ensure coherent engagement and protection strategies. We must bear in mind, however, that climate security inherently requires the engagement of the wider United Nations system. We cannot overemphasize, for instance, the link between the collapse of fragile food-producing communities and increased insecurity, including violent extremism and terrorism.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Given that transnational threat, we would like to highlight two potential actions for the Security Council. First, enhanced data collection and analysis on climate security would help to guide Council members and other actors in their response to threats, including in improving early-warning capabilities. The relatively modest steps of standardized reporting to the Council and stronger in-country analytical capacity would position the Council to act more effectively. However, we must ensure that reporting and resources are prioritized for the situations where climate is clearly relevant. Secondly, the Council’s climate action and counter- terrorism work must be gender- and age-sensitive. That is critical to achieving outcomes that enable resilience and recovery and address the full needs of an affected population.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The United Arab Emirates is grateful to the Niger, and President Mohamed Bazoum in particular, for bringing the Security Council’s attention to the critical interplay between climate change, terrorism and extremism. We would also like to thank the briefers for their valuable input. The nexus between climate change, terrorism and extremism calls for action. Even if indirect, there is a connection between climate impacts — from migration to unemployment — and the feelings of helplessness, resentment and loss of faith in governance systems that contributes to terrorist recruitment. There are, furthermore, already examples of climate stress and terrorism together creating pockets of unstable territory that are springboards for terrorist attacks and knock-on effects, like resource competition, on a wide range of countries.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We also encourage States to support the important work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in providing technical assistance. Earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates signed an agreement with UNODC to establish a programme to support the implementation of the Abu Dhabi declaration. Beginning in January, the United Arab Emirates upcoming Security Council term will be guided by the pillars of advancing inclusion and building resilience. We remain committed to driving these concepts forward in our contribution to conflict prevention and resolution.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“As United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions work on the ground with various communities, it is equally as important for them to build local capacity to uphold and strengthen the rule of law. By providing advice, training and technical support, missions can create the necessary conditions to re-establish the rule of law, and in turn, protect civilians, pave the way to peacebuilding and reconstruct communities. Finally, fighting corruption remains critical to maintaining good governance and the rule of law. Mechanisms like the United Nations Convention against Corruption and its Abu Dhabi declaration of 2019 provide important obligations and commitments for States parties, particularly with respect to regional and international cooperation and exchanging information related to corruption.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“Mandates should include perspectives from a broad range of local grass-roots actors, particularly women and youth leaders, to directly incorporate and address their needs and eliminate risks of exclusion or discrimination. We recognize the importance of the Peacebuilding Commission and the significant value its recommendations can add to the Council’s work. Inclusion of these different perspectives can deliver durable, nationally owned solutions to tackle deeply rooted challenges. This is a key element of successful and sustainable conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Thirdly, developing strategies that embed a rule-of- law approach in conflict and post-conflict settings will guarantee long-term stability, but that requires a coordinated response.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“The United Arab Emirates would like to draw attention to four areas that are crucial for addressing exclusion, inequality and poverty in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. First, Governments have the primary responsibility to provide educational and economic opportunities for all. Such Government-led action can prevent widening inequality gaps and, in turn, address the long-standing drivers of conflict. To that end, it is critical to ensure the inclusion and engagement of women and youth in both national strategies and measures to build resilience that guarantees stable, prosperous and peaceful societies. Secondly, the Council must ensure that strategies and mandates of peace operations are designed for — and with — local communities from the outset.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“At the outset, the United Arab Emirates would like to thank Mexico for organizing today’s meeting. We would also like to thank President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for presiding over this debate. We also extend our thanks to Secretary-General António Guterres and Ms. Lourdes Tibán Guala for their important briefings. Addressing the root causes of conflict, particularly those that exacerbate discrimination and widen inequality gaps within societies, has proven to be one of the most effective ways to maintain international peace and security. That has become even more apparent with the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic, which continues to highlight exclusion within societies. It is critical for the Security Council to bring these issues to the forefront in order to focus on preventive action.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source