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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 international system is teetering on the brink, for the war signals that might makes right and that compliance with international humanitarian law is dependent on the identities of the victims and the perpetrators. The Secretary- General, every head of every United Nations agency, humanitarian organizations and an overwhelming majority of the world’s population have repeatedly called on Council members to bring the unrestrained violence to a definitive and sustainable end. The United Arab Emirates has circulated a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire to do just that. Today the Council will vote and have an opportunity to respond to the deafening calls across the world to bring this violence to an end.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“There is no defensible moral, political or military justification for the carnage to continue. After two months of war, ambulances are delivering more corpses than survivors to the few emergency rooms left functioning. In the past few days reports have revealed precisely what unfolded in northern Gaza. In the paediatric intensive-care unit of an abandoned hospital several babies lay dead, their bodies decomposing. Let that harrowing image haunt anyone persisting in the fantasy that the operation in the south will be any less horrific. It will not. This war has brought our region to a breaking point, but its effects have rippled far beyond. There has been an appalling increase in incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia worldwide.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“We need a streamlined monitoring system and an expanded capacity to deliver goods, including through the opening of further crossings and entry points. We note that Israel reportedly agreed to open the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspections only, and while that should reduce the time delays, it remains necessary that all crossings be opened and repaired, if repairs are needed. We stress the importance of ensuring the full implementation of resolution 2712 (2023), which demands that all parties respect their obligations under international law and calls for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses. We underscore that Council members must ensure that implementation, but we all know that the only way to end this tragedy is to impose an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“In his letter to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/962), the Secretary-General noted that Gaza’s health-care system, or what is left of it, is on the verge of collapse. Israel is warning the World Health Organization that unless it removes its medical supplies in southern Gaza, the impending military operations will render them unusable. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the deliberate targeting of medical facilities, equipment and personnel. For its part, the United Arab Emirates established a field hospital inside Gaza on 2 December, with an operational capacity of 150 beds. We recognize that those efforts are not nearly enough. Even during the recent pause, we saw the need for an enhanced delivery mechanism to enable full, rapid, safe and unhindered access for aid.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“The invocation of Article 99 must be a tipping point, a solemn reflection of the desperate plight in Gaza and the imperative need for the Security Council to act. The Council must act when too little aid is getting in and humanitarian workers are unable to deliver it for fear of being killed. The Council must act when the siege of Gaza is becoming a major source of death. The Council must act when unrelenting bombardment is killing more than 130 United Nations staff members. Despite the recent temporary pause, the violence and the danger to civilians have not abated. In fact, the conflict has now graduated to a new, more dangerous phase. The siege of Khan Yunis and other parts of southern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled, has now begun. There is literally no safe haven for the millions trapped and under attack.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. We are profoundly grateful for his steadfast moral leadership. By taking the rare step to invoke Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, he is compelling us to confront the enormity of the catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. It is our fervent hope that his demand is met. For two harrowing months, we have borne witness to the onslaught in Gaza. Israel’s military operation has killed more than 16,000 Palestinians, 7,000 of them children. It has displaced 80 per cent of the population and damaged or destroyed 60 per cent of housing units. For context, that is a scale of destruction surpassing even the bombing of Dresden in 1945. For the many Gazans who have never left that narrow, besieged strip of land, their entire world is being systematically demolished before their eyes.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“As the primary custodians of international peace and security, we must heed the warning of that shocking statistic. It is essential that the international community meet its commitments under the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime to counter such crimes being committed on land, in the air and at sea, including by enhancing our international cooperation in criminal matters. Only then will we succeed in building more crime-resilient, stable and peaceful societies.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“AI can be used to track criminal activities online and monitor and identify suspicious and illicit financial transactions. To that end, in August of this year the United Arab Emirates signed a private-sector partnership to establish a global centre for AI and cybertechnology in Dubai to fight cybercrime and secure the digital ecosystem. The UNODC Drugs Monitoring Platform is another example. It is a new, multi-source system that will collect, visualize and share near-real-time data on drug- trafficking trends. It is our hope that the proliferation of projects such as these will mean that they will no longer be the exception but swiftly become the rule in the fight against organized crime. From 2015 to 2021, organized crime was responsible for as many deaths annually as all armed conflicts combined.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Their full, equal and meaningful participation in addressing organized crime is critical not only to adopting survivor- centred approaches but to strengthening education programmes and engaging communities. Thirdly, we must leverage new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), in our pursuit of a world free of transnational organized crime. We are increasingly seeing emerging technologies weaponized for criminal purposes. The use of cryptocurrencies alone by transnational criminal organizations grew by 80 per cent between 2020 and 2021. But the disruptive capability of technological progress cuts both ways. The United Arab Emirates believes we ought to be optimistic realists when it comes to emerging technologies, not just in assessing the threats they pose but in harnessing the opportunities they offer.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“They are trafficked at a higher rate than men, making up 65 per cent of victims globally, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has found that they suffer extreme violence at three times the rate compared with their male counterparts. Yet women should not merely be seen as victims. Ms. Nyanjura’s powerful testimony today speaks to the crucial role that women should have in educating about such issues as well as in preventing and countering crimes. We must work to increase the representation of women at all levels, including at the management and command-and-control levels in criminal justice and law-enforcement entities.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“The proceeds of crime are used not only to prop up criminal networks — as much as 2.7 per cent of global gross domestic product is reportedly laundered by criminals — but also in the engagement of criminal activities. The cost of bribery, for example, is estimated at as much as $2 trillion per year. That challenge is one that the United Arab Emirates is tackling head on through strong institutions such as the financial intelligence unit. In the past few years we have increased the number of bilateral mutual legal assistance treaties that we have with Member States to 45, and that number will continue to grow. Secondly, organized crime is multifaceted, and so too should be our approach, including by operating with a gender-responsive lens. Women and girls have unique vulnerabilities to organized crime.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Novel efforts, including regional or bilateral early-warning mechanisms such as the one established between Ecuador and Colombia earlier this year, can help combat transnational organized crime and address the risks to those who are most affected. The United Arab Emirates believes that the international community can build on those efforts and effect a meaningful breakthrough in this pattern. In that regard, we would like to share three recommendations today. First, we must confront the illicit financial flows and proceeds of crimes linked to transnational organized crime. That is as much a challenge for stable economies as it is for those that are vulnerable to shocks.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“I want to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for presiding over today’s meeting, and the Ecuadorian presidency for bringing this salient topic to the Security Council for discussion. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his remarks, as well as Executive Director Waly, Ms. Cammett and Ms. Nyanjura for their valuable briefings. Transnational organized crime has historically helped to create perfect conditions for conflict, both fuelling and financing situations of insecurity across the globe. It upends stability in all areas of life, disproportionately affecting women and girls, limiting ecological protections and negatively affecting development. Overall, it remains a significant obstacle to achieving the New Agenda for Peace.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“The scale of deliveries has to be expanded and tailored to the specific types of aid needed on the ground, especially in winter. In that context, we welcome the Government of Syria’s decision to extend the opening of the Bab Al-Salam and Bab Al-Rai crossings for an additional three months to meet humanitarian needs. At the same time, it will also be critical to focus on early-recovery projects that can improve Syrians’ living conditions tangibly and sustainably. The Syrian people’s interests must be the top priority. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates stresses the need to continue working for a solution to the Syrian crisis and to end the suffering of our brother people of Syria so that they can rebuild their country and repair what war and disasters have destroyed.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, the targeting of Damascus airport has led to United Nations Humanitarian Air Service flights being suspended for almost a month, adversely affecting the delivery of 2.3 tons of humanitarian aid to Syria. There are also growing concerns about prices of basic commodities, which have risen to unprecedented levels, coupled with a sharp decline in the value of the Syrian pound, which in turn has increased the country’s reliance on humanitarian aid, leaving Syrians unable to afford basic necessities, with 90 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line. It will be essential to enable the continued passage of humanitarian assistance across every region in Syria and by all available means if we are to address those extremely alarming conditions.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“It will be important to build on those steps together with the United Nations in the near future. Beyond that, we stress the importance of de-escalation and a ceasefire throughout Syria, which will help safeguard Syria’s unity, independence and territorial integrity, especially considering the recent escalation of hostilities in several parts of the country. We underscore that achieving sustainable peace in Syria hinges on eliminating terrorist threats there. The Da’esh group has been persistently destabilizing security and stability in the entire region as well as within Syria itself. The humanitarian situation in Syria has continued to deteriorate dangerously for a number of reasons, including insecurity, which has resulted in damage to infrastructure and vital facilities such as health facilities, schools and water networks.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“Amid those regional tensions, it has become more urgent than ever to intensify our efforts to achieve progress on the political track in Syria to enable it to realize peace and security domestically and support regional stability. The people of Syria deserve a better future in which they can enjoy peace and prosperity. As the end of 2023 approaches, we hope the Constitutional Committee will hold its meetings as soon as possible under Syrian leadership and ownership, free from foreign interference. Such meetings will help strengthen dialogue among the Syrian parties with a view to ending the crisis. In the context of confidence-building among the Syrian parties, we believe that the amnesty decree issued by the Government of Syria this month is another positive step in its endeavours on the political track.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Rochdi and Ms. Wosornu for their important briefings. The war on Gaza, which started more than 50 days ago, has led to rising tensions in our region, resulting among other things in military strikes on Syrian territory. In that regard, I want to reiterate the importance of refraining from exploiting the fragile situation in Syria and involving it in regional crises that will only bring more suffering for our brother people of Syria, who are still enduring the repercussions of a bloody war and a catastrophic earthquake.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“The ultimate objective is clear: to achieve the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and its return to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Therefore, we call on Council members, together with the Secretary-General, to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts to resume peace talks and deter and curb the nuclear-weapon and ballistic-missile programmes of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Unified action today will lead to a safer tomorrow on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to be a source of serious concern, especially given that recent United Nations reports indicate that a staggering 45 per cent of the population — approximately 12 million people — are in need of humanitarian assistance. As the country gradually reopens its borders, we emphasize the urgency of resuming on-the-ground humanitarian activities by international humanitarian agencies. We hope that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will prioritize their return to the country, including that of the United Nations Resident Coordinator.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Even though the authorities in Pyongyang issued early warnings to Japan, such warnings do not confer legitimacy to launches. We therefore call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to adhere to international law and Security Council resolutions and refrain from conducting future illegal launches. Secondly, the Council must send a strong unified message to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea condemning its provocative behaviour and encouraging dialogue. We reiterate that diplomacy and de-escalation are the only path to achieve peace and security on the Korean peninsula. Restraint is critical to avoid unintended escalation. Engagement, not isolation, is the only way forward. The calls for dialogue have been repeated many times, and it is time for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to heed them.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“We strongly urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to desist from its activities, which are a flagrant violation of international law. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s satellite launch violates the Council’s prohibition regarding that country’s use of ballistic- missile technology. In fact, it may have been pursued in order to conduct yet another illicit test of long- range ballistic-missile technology. It is imperative that those provocative actions come to an end. For today’s meeting, I would like to make three points. First, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must immediately cease all launches and testing involving ballistic-missile technology, as has been repeatedly stipulated in Security Council resolutions.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. I welcome the participation of the representatives of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in this meeting. The United Arab Emirates strongly condemns yet another launch of a military reconnaissance satellite by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea using ballistic-missile technology. Not only does it blatantly defy Security Council resolutions, but it follows a record high number of similar violations over the past two years. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s actions are a source of major concern, as they increase tensions on the Korean peninsula and undermine the global non-proliferation regime.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“We strongly encourage discussions aimed at re-establishing a joint mechanism to ensure the protection of civilian ports, shipping and other necessary elements of food distribution, and to potentially create momentum for broader diplomatic breakthroughs. There remains only one way to put a sustainable end to this war’s destructive impact on the people of Ukraine and to its negative consequences for global food security, as well as to address its regional and international political repercussions, and that is to bring the conflict to a peaceful conclusion. We reiterate our call for a cessation of hostilities and a just and lasting peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. We encourage all serious efforts to that end and stand ready to support them.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“The Black Sea Grain Initiative was a practical mechanism for enabling the protection of civilian objects required for food distribution, and it had a significant impact on global food security during the year it was in effect, enabling the export of nearly 33 million metric tons of Ukrainian grains and foodstuffs. While we regret its expiry, we note the subsequent establishment of a Black Sea corridor, which has facilitated the export of Ukrainian food and goods on more than 150 ships. We also reiterate that civilian objects remain protected under international humanitarian law at all times, whether or not they are part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative or the corridor.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“Indeed, in its presidential statement of 3 August (S/PRST/2023/4), the Council re-emphasized the obligations of all parties to conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law to respect and protect civilian objects, including objects necessary for food production and distribution, such as food processing and storage sites and hubs and means for food transportation. That reaffirmed many of the provisions of resolution 2417 (2018), which highlighted the obligation under international humanitarian law to protect objects necessary for food production and distribution and drew attention to the links between conflict and hunger. The law is clear, and we call on all the parties to the conflict to adhere to it fully.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“In eastern Ukraine, continued military engagements are putting civilians at risk, and as the fighting intensifies in various areas, civilian displacement is increasing. It is particularly challenging for the elderly and persons with disabilities, and we encourage all efforts to ensure their safety and provide them with assistance. Following the expiration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July, the conflict intensified in and around the Black Sea and its ports, which has negatively affected Ukraine’s ability to export grain and other food items. Reduced food exports affect not only Ukraine but many people all over the world who rely on a stable and affordable food supply.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča and Mr. Hollingworth for their briefings, and I welcome Ukraine’s participation in today’s meeting. As we just heard from our briefers, the lives of civilians in Ukraine remain precarious, a situation that is set to worsen, given the onset of winter and a recent intensification of the attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The situation is particularly alarming considering that Ukraine’s energy system is more vulnerable than it was at this time last year. There is little excess capacity and minimal spare equipment. Ensuring a consistent supply of electricity and heating during the coming months will be critical to the health and safety of the population.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“The corrosive and unrelenting nature of terrorism in the world must be met with equal determination to prevent and counter it. The United Arab Emirates commends the collective efforts of the three Committees that contribute to countering terrorism. And we will continue to work closely with all who endeavour to do so.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“Current negotiations on the first set of non-binding guiding principles for Member States on countering the use of unmanned aircraft systems for terrorist purposes are encouraging, and we look forward to their adoption by members of the Committee. Fourthly, there is a growing urgency to restore the 1540 Committee’s Group of Experts to its full strength, by appointing experts to fill the six vacancies. Ambassador Pérez Loose, the Chair of the Committee, has our full support to resolve that matter as swiftly as possible and to ensure the effective functioning of the 1540 Committee. We welcome the Committee’s efforts to improve the mechanism for assisting States to implement resolution 1540 (2004), including to update working procedures for responding to requests for assistance.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“As such, we have submitted a proposal to amend the current references to seven entities designated under the Da’esh/Al-Qaida sanctions regime. Thirdly, we cannot ignore the emerging trend of the exploitation of new technologies. While we benefit from the rapid technological advances in our everyday lives, terrorist groups also have access to new tools to radicalize and recruit others, to spur on violence and hate, and to use those new technologies to facilitate or commit acts of terrorism. We therefore welcome the Counter-Terrorism Committee’s focus on the exploitation of artificial intelligence and information communication technologies for terrorist purposes.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“We do not need to reinvent the wheel; mechanisms already exist, but by further developing and enhancing coordination, we have the chance to strengthen the counter-terrorism framework. That includes the importance of Member States exchanging information on terrorist groups, such as Da’esh and Al-Qaida, and effectively sanctioning those who meet the listing criteria. That coordination should also encompass how we refer to terrorist groups. Words matter. And so we should avoid the use of self- prescribed names for terrorist groups that offer them the semblance of legitimacy, such “Islamic State” or “ISIL”. The United Arab Emirates uses “Da’esh” wherever possible because it avoids language that makes a connection between those who seek to spread terror and unaffiliated members of a religious community.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“That is why the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom co-penned resolution 2686 (2023) on tolerance, peace and security, adopted unanimously this year, which recognized for the first time that the issues of hate speech, racism and extremism can contribute to the outbreak, escalation and recurrence of conflict. It calls on States and stakeholders to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence and encourages preventive, comprehensive and whole-of-society approaches to addressing hate speech and intolerance. Through the resolution, the United Nations has now been mandated to monitor and report on the implementation of its provisions across its system. We urge all relevant stakeholders to assist with the implementation of the resolution. Secondly, we must strengthen international cooperation.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“The figures in the Sahel reveal the scale of the threat: of the global total last year, terrorism-related deaths in the Sahel constituted 43 per cent. That is compared with just 1 per cent in 2007. Terrorist groups are able to take advantage of conflicts, deteriorating economic conditions and security vacuums in ungoverned spaces. Against that backdrop, I want to emphasize four brief points. First, we cannot overstate the importance of addressing the root causes that allow the proliferation of terrorism. Addressing them — and by doing so preventing terrorism from taking hold in the first instance — must be our number one priority. Good governance, sustainable development, securing basic services and the wholesale rejection of intolerance will contribute to countering the threat of terrorism.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Frazier, Ambassador Montalvo Sosa and Ambassador Nusseibeh for their briefings as the Chairs of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism; the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), respectively. The United Arab Emirates has benefited a great deal from its time as Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, particularly with the current trajectory and evolution of the terrorism threat being a cause for deep concern for all of us.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“Around the world, we are confronted by the unacceptable consequences of the war, as is the case in Gaza, where the scale of civilian suffering shocks the conscience. In such situations, the Security Council is being called upon to act. The maintenance of international peace and security requires all of us to do our utmost to find pathways forward, no matter how difficult. The United Arab Emirates supports a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in line with the Charter of the United Nations, that respects its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9470 (2023) · source
“The provision of electricity and heating during the coming winter months will be critical to ensuring the health and safety of civilians. The civilian population should not bear the brunt of the conflict, and they must be protected. With regard to that, international humanitarian law is unequivocal: civilians and civilian objects must never be the target of attack, and the fundamental principles of proportionality and distinction must be respected. We further recall international humanitarian law’s emphasis on the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population and call on the parties to the conflict to refrain from attacking, destroying, removing or rendering useless objects that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. The law is clear, and we reiterate that compliance is not optional.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9470 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his valuable briefing, and I welcome the participation of the representative of Ukraine at today’s meeting. The United Arab Emirates is concerned about reports of civilian deaths and injuries following the attack in Donetsk on 7 November, and we offer our condolences to the families of all victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. We are also concerned about the continued widespread damage to Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Since the war began, we have seen damage to hospitals, train stations, dams and energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants. That infrastructure provides vital services to the people of Ukraine, and its damage places the civilian population at risk.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9470 (2023) · source
“We also underline the crucial roles played by the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and EUFOR-Althea, and we stress the importance of fully respecting the country’s national institutions. Maintaining stability and advancing the reconciliation process is essential to ensuring the achievement of a sustainable peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“Fourthly, the United Arab Emirates continues to stress the importance of addressing hate speech. It is a direct threat to the peace that has endured since the signing of the Dayton Accords. Peaceful coexistence and tolerance are essential pillars for building peaceful and cohesive societies, especially diverse ones such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pushing back against hate speech takes concerted efforts and a whole-of- society approach. Political, religious and community leaders, as well as the media, should be proactive in addressing hate speech wherever it is manifested. We urge for continued efforts to mitigate the impact of harmful rhetoric. The United Arab Emirates reaffirms its support for the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with international law and the Dayton Accords.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“The current political trajectory in Bosnia and Herzegovina is of concern, and if left unaddressed, the tensions could undermine the country’s determination to achieve stability and prosperity for all. We encourage good-faith political dialogue aimed at overcoming all the outstanding issues and progressing beyond the divisions we are seeing today. Thirdly, concrete efforts to ensure economic development are needed. If a stable social and political landscape for future generations is to be built, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s young people have a key role to play. In conjunction with the international community, they can contribute to developing industries and infrastructure that facilitate economic opportunities and help ensure that they see hope in their country’s future.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“First, we welcome the Council’s unanimous renewal of the mandate of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR-Althea) through its adoption today of resolution 2706 (2023), reflecting the confidence the Security Council has in EUFOR-Althea and the important role it plays in promoting stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. That unity of faith in the Council is important at what is a delicate moment in ensuring the continued security and safety of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in coordination with its Government. Secondly, the United Arab Emirates recognizes that choosing peace, which requires courage, vision and sometimes difficult choices, is not easy, but it must be done.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“The progress made in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the last several years is encouraging and hopeful, both for the citizens who deserve peace and the members of the international community who have helped support those who seek it. However, despite the tangible gains that have been made, tensions have continued to increase throughout this year. Against that backdrop, we need to protect the hard-earned gains in Bosnia and Herzegovina to achieve a sustainable future for its people. The United Arab Emirates would like to highlight the following key points.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on China’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We wish China another successful term in leading our work, and you can count on my delegation’s support in that regard. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to our colleagues from the delegation of Brazil, and to congratulate them on their commendable efforts and professionalism during their successful presidency of the Council in a very challenging month of October. And I would like to welcome the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and the European Union in today’s meeting.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“Thirdly and lastly, the United Arab Emirates underscores its steadfast support for the Kingdom of Morocco’s sovereignty over the entire Moroccan Sahara, and we stress its territorial integrity. We look forward to the continued constructive efforts of the United Nations to reach a solution to this decades-old situation. That would contribute to strengthening security and stability in a region that suffers multiple challenges. The meeting rose at 3.30 p.m.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9460 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we emphasize that the autonomy initiative put forward by the Kingdom of Morocco, which Security Council resolutions have referred to since 2007 as serious and credible, is the only way to reach an agreed, fair, lasting and pragmatic political solution. Secondly, enabling MINURSO to sustainably resupply its sites — and not just on an exceptional basis — is essential to allow the Mission to carry out its mandate effectively. In that regard, we commend the cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and MINURSO as well as its commitment to ceasefire. We believe that the Frente POLISARIO should fully cooperate with MINURSO and remove all impediments that could impact the Mission’s work, as well as to commit once again to the ceasefire.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9460 (2023) · source
“Today’s resolution illustrates the Council’s continued support for MINURSO and the efforts of the Personal Envoy to make progress in the political process sponsored by the United Nations. Given that this is the last scheduled meeting on this issue during the United Arab Emirates mandate on the Security Council, I would like to underscore the following three points. First, we must continue to support the efforts of the Special Envoy to pave the way for the re-launching of negotiations. We believe that the round table format, with the participation of all parties, will help break the political impasse.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9460 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, the United Arab Emirates welcomes today’s adoption of resolution 2703 (2023), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) by one year. We thank the United States, as penholder, as well as the members of the Security Council for engaging positively during the consultations. The United Arab Emirates voted in favour of the resolution because of its balanced and comprehensive text, which takes into account the relevant important developments that have taken place since last year, including the informal consultations carried out by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9460 (2023) · source
“We reiterate the importance of using all possible means to deliver aid, including by ensuring the cross-line delivery of convoys. We urge for increasing the numbers of those convoys based on the humanitarian needs on the ground. In conclusion, the current critical juncture in our region requires that we intensify our efforts to prevent any escalation of tensions. That includes preventing Syria from sliding into a regional war and simultaneously working to make progress on finding peaceful solutions to all the crises in the region.”
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“We also stress the importance of restoring Syria’s water and electricity networks, which are essential for providing humanitarian services. In that regard, we express our appreciation for the continued efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Syrian Government to seamlessly deliver humanitarian aid through the three crossings at the Syria-Türkiye border. The deadline of the agreement on opening the Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai crossings is approaching next month, and we therefore hope it will be further extended. That will be essential to ensuring that the needs of the Syrian people are met, especially with winter approaching and the current scarcity of basic resources and livelihoods.”
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