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Abushahab

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first: 2021-11-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“While the parties involved bear the responsibility to de-escalate the situation, we stress the important contributions made by regional and international mediators to contain the situation and promote peace, the most recent of which have been the tireless efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt to reach a ceasefire, restore calm in Gaza and stop the civilian bloodshed. Therefore, it is imperative that the international community continue to work in the coming period to sustainably maintain and consolidate the fragile ceasefire, while also exploring new paths to create an environment conducive to peace and a political horizon that will bring the parties back to the negotiating table.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Likewise, we condemn the incendiary speeches during the Flag Day march and the repeated storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremists, members of the Knesset and the Israeli Government, the last of whom was Minister Ben-Gvir, who stormed the site yet again on Sunday. Those provocations, which resulted in clashes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza was reached, underline the extreme fragility of the situation and the high levels of tension. We reiterate once again our firm position calling for the full protection of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and respect for the role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as Custodian of the Holy Sites and Endowments in Jerusalem in accordance with international law. We also underscore the urgent need to renounce hate speech and violence, particularly in areas rife with tension.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“We therefore need to make significant progress towards restoring calm and charting a clear political path that can pave the way to ending the conflict and achieving a two-State solution. We must acknowledge that recurring provocative actions are driving the continued escalation, with results that serve the interests of none of the parties. The state of escalation witnessed this month in both the Gaza Strip and Israel are testament to that fact. There must therefore be a clear commitment to ceasing all hostilities and illegal practices and to exercising maximum restraint if we are to avoid a spiral into unprecedented levels of violence and large-scale confrontations. In that context, we condemn the Israeli raids that targeted areas in the Gaza Strip and left several Palestinians, including women and children, dead or injured.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his comprehensive briefing and for his continued efforts to de-escalate the situation, especially in recent months. I also thank Ms. Tania Hary for her briefing, in which she shed light on the challenging situation in the Gaza Strip. Our meeting today is taking place during a month that has been marked by grave developments in the occupied Palestinian territory. Those events further contribute to the ongoing escalation since the start of this year, despite the Council’s numerous meetings and the international community’s repeated calls to halt all unilateral measures. The current situation portends additional worrisome repercussions.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we renew our support for Iraq’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, as well as our rejection of any interference in the country’s internal affairs. We reaffirm our solidarity with the brotherly Iraqi people in their quest for recovery and in their aspirations to build a better future filled with peace and prosperity.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We welcome the decree issued by the Prime Minister of Iraq to establish a committee to support activities aimed at locating missing persons. We appreciate those ongoing efforts and stress the importance of maintaining the ongoing cooperation between the two countries on that critical file until it is resolved in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council. In the context of the upcoming renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, we affirm that the United Arab Emirates is eager to work with the members of the Council and to coordinate with Iraq to ensure that an agreed text is concluded that provides the adequate support necessary to respond to Iraq’s current needs.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We call for intensifying the bilateral cooperation between Iraq and various States in that regard, as well as for continuing work with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq to address environmental concerns in Iraq. We believe that Iraq’s continuing endeavours to restore its positive role in its Arab and wider regional environment through good-neighbourly relations are among the important efforts that will enhance engagement and dialogue and build bridges to support stability in the region. We also value Iraq’s broad participation in several regional frameworks and mechanisms aimed at supporting the search for solutions to issues in the region. Separately, we hope that progress will be made on the issue of the missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals, as well as the Kuwaiti archives.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“With regard to the security situation, we commend the unwavering efforts to combat terrorism, which contributed to an unprecedented drop in the frequency of attacks by Da’esh in Iraq in the first quarter of this year. We emphasize the importance of continuing those efforts, especially as Da’esh has persisted in its attacks in several regions of Iraq and against Iraqi security forces. Turning to the issue of climate change, its repercussions constitute a major challenge for Iraq, especially considering the threat it represents to the country’s long-term security and stability, as well as to other aspects of life. We commend the Government’s leading role in addressing the impact of climate change and the water crisis, in particular its initiative to host a climate conference and the recent third Baghdad International Water Conference.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“In that context, we welcome the recent positive developments in Iraq, including the agreement between Baghdad and Erbil on resuming oil exports. We hope that the next stage will see progress made towards addressing all the unresolved and outstanding issues between the two parties, including the adoption of a federal hydrocarbon law in a manner that will support the oil and economic sectors in Iraq. It will also be important to complete the necessary steps for approving the federal budget law, which is closely linked to the country’s development. Regarding the anticipated parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan region and the provincial elections, we urge that they be held in accordance with the specified timeline and promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of women.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her thorough briefing. We welcome the participation of the representative of Iraq in this meeting. We also listened closely to Ms. Khanim Latif’s briefing. I welcome the Secretary-General’s visit to Iraq in March, which demonstrated the continued support of the United Nations for this country and its people. We stress the importance of the international community’s continued engagement with Iraq, especially at this stage, when the Government is working to overcome the challenges of the past decades and making the reforms needed to meet the needs of the Iraqi people.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“At this critical time in the region and the world, it is more important than ever to focus on promoting a stable political climate and bringing about the promise of peace and prosperity.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to strongly reaffirm my country’s support for the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with international law and the Dayton Agreement. We strongly support the work done by both the national and international institutions supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Office of the High Representative, the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the institutions established out of the Dayton Agreement. We urge all actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to engage in good-faith efforts to resolve the ongoing political disputes and avoid ethnically and religiously charged language — or any language that can inflame tensions.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“As such, we encourage efforts to strengthen the participation of women at all levels of decision-making. Thirdly, as the country builds towards a more prosperous future, due consideration should be given to economic development. The United Arab Emirates is a firm believer that economic development is key to sustaining lasting peace and can play an important part in facilitating post-conflict reconciliation. To be truly effective, economic development must be inclusive, ensuring that women and youth — and people from all communities — are able to benefit from it. Equitable economic development strengthens social cohesion and integration and builds resilience against hate speech and attempts at provoking ethnic tensions.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Promoting a culture of mutual respect and understanding for people of all backgrounds can serve as a foundation for a safe, secure and prosperous society. Local and grass-roots efforts to promote intercommunal dialogue play a crucial role in supporting longer-term peacebuilding, and we are encouraged by such efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are often spearheaded by the younger generation. Secondly, we continue to stress the importance of the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of political life and decision-making in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Women play an essential role in supporting reconciliation efforts in post-conflict societies. Their full inclusion is essential for the country to achieve sustainable peace.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates believes that maintaining and promoting political stability is essential if Bosnia and Herzegovina is to build upon and engender a lasting peace. The recent formation of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an important step forward for the people of the Federation and for all citizens of the country. For today’s discussion, I would like to emphasize three points. First, encouraging tolerance and peaceful coexistence is necessary for achieving sustainable peace, especially in diverse societies like Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United Arab Emirates is convinced that a cornerstone of a peaceful future for all is deep respect for human fraternity, tolerance and coexistence.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank High Representative Schmidt for his briefing, and I also welcome the participation in today’s meeting of Mrs. Željka Cvijanović, Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and the European Union. Nearly three decades on from the 1995 Dayton Agreement, significant progress has been made in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Last year’s elections saw all political parties fully engaged. Though the elections presented some challenges, we commend all parties for resolving electoral differences peacefully. This is yet another important milestone in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s development as a nation.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“There is a clear need today to encourage the same spirit of substantive dialogue and mutual trust in order to promote a return to stability in Europe. For its part, the United Arab Emirates will remain a partner in the effort to build bridges and maintain trust, as we strive to maintain international peace and security.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“It is to collectively and constructively address common challenges. The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe has served for decades as an important forum for strengthening understanding and promoting such dialogue in Europe. Since its establishment in 1990, the OSCE has played an important role in addressing conflicts on the continent thanks to the constructive engagement of its wide membership. That must remain at the heart of the organization if the OSCE is to continue playing that role today. Its diplomacy and de-escalation efforts are needed more than ever. In the 1970s, the Helsinki process contributed to building confidence and de-escalating tensions during the post-Second World War era.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“The conflict has exacerbated food insecurity, nuclear risks and polarization across the globe. It has also caused deep divisions within the OSCE area and among its participating States. At the same time, in the Western Balkans, the encouraging dynamics that led to a European Union-facilitated agreement between Kosovo and Serbia in February must be reinforced and built upon. As we have seen recently, more work needs to be done to implement those commitments. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, hate speech continues to undermine peaceful coexistence and tolerance, which remain essential pillars for diverse and resilient societies and could help the country move forward. Whether it is facilitating cooperation, encouraging diplomatic action and dialogue or seeking to de-escalate tensions, the goal of multilateral institutions is clear.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“The United Nations benefits significantly from working with regional organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in order to maintain international peace and security. The work of the United Nations with the OSCE is a good example of the way in which both organizations can leverage their respective strengths to prevent crises, promote diplomatic solutions, monitor agreements and avoid the recurrence of conflict. That function remains more essential than ever in the current context, a time when the OSCE is facing a fundamental challenge owing to the war in Ukraine. The ongoing conflict has shattered countless lives and uprooted more than 8 million people, the vast majority of whom have sought refuge in OSCE States. However, that is not exclusively a European issue.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Foreign Minister and Chairperson-in- Office Osmani for his insightful remarks. The current situation on the European continent should encourage us all to reflect on what the international community has learned since the end of the Second World War. It should also lead us to recommit to the very principles that are mirrored in both the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act, adopted by the predecessor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Those principles are respect for the sovereignty of all nations, the peaceful resolution of disputes and the prohibition of the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, it is urgent to make efforts at many levels so that the Syrian people can overcome their challenging humanitarian ordeal — which has gone on for more than 12 years — return to their normal lives and resume their historic role of enriching Arab culture and civilization.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“It is regrettable that cross-line assistance has not been delivered to north-west Syria since the earthquake occurred, owing to terrorist groups’ arbitrary obstruction, in blatant disregard of humanitarian values and principles, which has exacerbated the suffering of civilians. We stress the need to work to ensure that cross-line assistance reaches those in need without hindrance, in accordance with resolution 2672 (2023). We also stress the need to make every possible effort to facilitate the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their homeland safely and securely, as well as in dignity and honour. We also highlight that it is imperative to respond to their humanitarian needs and take that into account during the implementation of early-recovery and reconstruction projects.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“We note that hundreds of thousands of Syrians live in tents that lack the most basic necessities and are unreliable in difficult weather conditions. From that standpoint and in the context of the humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates to support the recovery and rehabilitation phase, we have started a project to equip 1,000 prefabricated housing units to accommodate almost 6,000 earthquake-affected Syrians located across seven areas in Latakia governorate. As we continue to explore sustainable ways to respond to the growing humanitarian needs, we stress the need to reach all earthquake-affected areas by all suitable routes.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Turning to the humanitarian situation, we believe that, despite its importance, urgent relief assistance has proven to be insufficient for improving the acute humanitarian crisis in Syria, because it is a temporary and unsustainable solution. Work must be done to find radically different and long-term solutions, especially given the grave impacts on the Syrian people of the 6 February earthquake. Above all, it is essential not to politicize the humanitarian situation and to support projects aimed at the rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure and public utilities. Syrians deserve to live in dignity and have access to essential services, such as drinking water, electricity and health care.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we reaffirm the need to end the paralysis that has been imposed on the Constitutional Committee in the recent past. The Committee is the only platform for conducting a constructive, national, Syrian-owned and Syrian-led dialogue, without external interference or imposition, in order to advance the constitutional process. In conjunction with the efforts made at the political level, it is imperative to continue to address security gaps in order to create an environment conducive to restoring stability. That includes countering terrorism, especially as terrorist groups continue to launch attacks, as we recently saw in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor and Hama. A comprehensive national ceasefire must also be achieved throughout all regions in Syria, and foreign interference in the country must end.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Accordingly, we stress the outcomes of the final statement of the consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq, held in Jeddah this month, which reaffirms that a political solution is the only way to overcome the Syrian crisis and underlines the need for Arab leadership’s role in all efforts to that end. That includes establishing the necessary mechanisms and intensifying consultations among Arab States to ensure the success of such efforts. We appreciate the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its initiative to hold that important meeting. We also stress the importance of supporting international efforts and the work of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen and Ms. Lisa Doughten for their important briefings. The political situation has long failed to show any signs of diplomatic progress that would suggest the possibility of ending the Syrian crisis, which has entered its thirteenth year. We therefore stress the need to step up efforts in order to overcome the current stalemate on the political track in a way that maintains Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. In that context, the United Arab Emirates believes that Arab diplomacy can make important contributions to ending the Syrian and other Arab crises.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates emphasizes its support for the efforts made by Special Representative Mr. Bathily and UNSMIL towards building peace and achieving stability in Libya.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“It is important to safeguard the gains achieved by Libya in its fight against terrorism, including by preventing Security Council measures from hampering the efforts of Libyan forces to address security threats, especially in southern Libya. That requires the Council to give serious consideration to the sanctions regime imposed on Libya, to ensure that it fits the current reality and supports national efforts, rather than becoming a disruptive tool. To achieve stability in Libya and the surrounding region, the international community must support the Libyan efforts aimed at addressing irregular migration and its root causes. The support must also be expanded to include countries of origin and transit, as well as those responsible for securing Libya’s southern borders.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“We would also like to thank the members of the JMC for their devoted and patriotic spirit, which demonstrates the true Libyan will towards unifying military and security institutions, including through creating a joint military force, while continuing disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts. The international community must continue its full support for those Libyan efforts aimed at strengthening the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Libyans, in turn, must address and reject hate speech and extremist voices seeking to undermine reconciliation efforts and the recent convergence between Libyan parties. The interests of the Libyan people and the country’s stability must remain above all other considerations.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“In that context, we stress the importance of ensuring the full, meaningful and equal participation of women in those efforts. Establishing security remains a prerequisite to achieving political stability and creating a safe environment for holding concurrent presidential and parliamentary elections that are free, fair, transparent and inclusive. That requires a concurrent, phased, gradual and balanced withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya. My country commends the efforts made by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in facilitating and holding the recent meetings of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) in Tripoli and Benghazi, in addition to the most recent meeting between the Chiefs of Staff. All of that constitutes extremely important steps forward.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“We call on the parties to set a clear and serious time frame that fulfils the expectations of the brotherly people of Libya. In that regard, we commend the role of the Arab Republic of Egypt in bringing the parties’ views closer together. We reiterate the importance of prioritizing reconciliation and dialogue among Libyan parties from all regions and call on Mr. Bathily to continue his efforts and good offices to achieve that goal, including through his recent initiative to push for an inclusive political process led and owned by Libyans. We also underscore our support for the efforts of the Libyan Presidential Council aimed at achieving real national reconciliation as the main pathway towards achieving a comprehensive and just political settlement that ends all transitional stages.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Special Representative Bathily and Ambassador Ishikane for their comprehensive briefings. I also welcome Ambassador Elsonni to today’s meeting. Since our last briefing on Libya (see S/PV.9270), we have seen the Libyan parties take some positive and encouraging steps in conjunction with intensive engagement by Mr. Bathily. The Council has also spoken in one voice in support of Libya and the United Nations efforts in that regard, as reflected in its last presidential statement (S/PRST/2023/2). Considering those developments, we welcome the progress achieved on the constitutional path with respect to elections and the constitutional amendment No. 13. We hope that the 6+6 joint committee meetings in Tripoli will lay the legal foundation for the elections process.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“The continued provocations of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are an unambiguous threat to international peace and security. The Security Council must demonstrate clear resolve on that critical issue, and we must find a way to move forward through dialogue.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“In 2022, the United Nations estimated that more than 5 million people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea required humanitarian assistance. Prior to that year, aid groups’ life-saving work included the provision of clean water and medicines to children, agricultural support to address chronic food production deficits and specialized nutritional programmes for the malnourished. Those programmes have all but halted, while people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remain in need of critical humanitarian assistance. We once again call upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to allow the United Nations and humanitarian agencies to return to the country and restart their work for the benefit of the people of that country.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“We urge all Member States to uphold the sanctions regime and to combat the continued efforts of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to evade sanctions. The United Arab Emirates believes that the best way forward is for Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table and choose diplomacy and dialogue over provocation and escalation. We also 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 its nuclear weapons and related missile programmes, implement the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency and fulfil its denuclearization obligations. We also remain deeply troubled by the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“The Security Council must address the behaviour of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. There are no signs of de-escalation from Pyongyang. The actions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have only heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula and in the wider region. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is continuing to blatantly violate Security Council resolutions and endanger lives, again and again. The Council should unite in condemning the illicit activities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We must also strengthen compliance with the sanctions regime pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), which remains critical in slowing the development of the nuclear and ballistic capabilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his valuable briefing and welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea in today’s meeting. First and foremost, the United Arab Emirates condemns the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 13 April. That is the seventeenth ballistic missile launch in 2023 alone. The State media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has reported that it is the first test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. That weapon, which can be fired more quickly than missiles using liquid propellants, is a clear and dangerous escalation by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and threatens the region and the world.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“We call on the Houthis to lift all restrictions imposed on international humanitarian organizations, including its restrictions targeting women. We further stress the importance of supporting efforts aimed at empowering Yemeni women and supporting their participation in the political, economic and social areas. In conclusion, we emphasize the need for wisdom and reason in the upcoming period. We must follow an approach that embraces calm, dialogue and peace while focusing efforts on reconstruction, development and pros- perity, both in Yemen and across the entire region.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“It is also critical to commit to dialogue as the only means to resolve differences until a peaceful solution is reached based on the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and relevant Security Council resolutions. As a year of relative calm in Yemen had passed, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms its full support for regional and international efforts aimed at finding a political solution for the Yemeni crisis. We also reaffirm our continued humanitarian support for the brotherly Yemeni people to achieve stability and development in Yemen. In the humanitarian and economic contexts, we call for a sharper focus on reviving the Yemeni economy, as it is closely related to alleviating the acute humanitarian crisis and improving the living conditions of Yemenis.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we commend the efforts made by the Office of the Special Envoy and by the International Committee of the Red Cross to accomplish that important humanitarian achievement. We also welcome today’s generous humanitarian gesture made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which led to the unilateral release of 104 Houthi prisoners as another step to support peace. In the light of the positive transformation in Yemen and the region, we stress the need to develop a road map that paves the way for launching a national dialogue among Yemenis under the auspices of the United Nations. To achieve that goal, we must prioritize the interests of the Yemeni people and their future above all other considerations and abandon the threat or use of arms.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“We also appreciate the sincere efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman to achieve reconciliation in Yemen, and we underscore the importance of making concerted efforts to seize the current opportunity and end the Yemeni crisis. Doing so will enable the beginning of a new phase to end the suffering of the Yemeni people and to restore security, stability and prosperity to their country. The recent release of hundreds of prisoners and abductees gives new hope for the possibility of achieving more progress on the humanitarian, economic and political tracks. We hope that step will open up the possibility for releasing all prisoners and abductees based on the “all for all” principle, agreed upon in the Stockholm Agreement.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg and Ms. Ghada Mudawi for their valuable briefings on the latest developments in Yemen. We reaffirm our support for the United Nations efforts in that context and also welcome the participation of the Ambassador of Yemen, His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Al-Saadi, in today’s meeting. At the outset, we would like to express our deep appreciation and full support for the continuous mediation efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to end the war in Yemen, including their efforts to renew the truce, maintain the ceasefire and concurrently implement measures to improve the humanitarian and economic situations in order to initiate an inclusive political process among the Yemeni parties.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“Weapons and arms may be a reality of the world we live in, but the United Arab Emirates will never tire of calling for peaceful means, including diplomacy, for the resolution of disputes and the cessation of hostilities throughout the world. Before that moment is reached and before the guns are silenced, we must do everything that we can to mitigate the risks associated with the use and transfers of arms around the globe. Above all, our discussion today takes place at a time when urgent humanitarian needs and longer-term development are not being adequately met. We should therefore recall that every dollar spent on a weapon is one dollar less available for funding schools, hospitals, public services and the very institutions that strengthen international peace and security.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons pose some of the most significant and greatest existential threats to our survival. Although the performance of international instruments regulating such weapons has long been discussed both within and beyond this Chamber, participation and enforcement must be strengthened. We encourage all Member States to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and other agreements for the regulation of weapons of mass destruction, and to comply with all relevant international obligations, including Security Council resolutions. Until that is done, the proverbial sword of Damocles will remain poised above our heads.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Efforts towards greater effectiveness of arms control demand a strong emphasis on tracking and tracing systems, which is key to achieving assurances that the weapons being delivered in legitimate good-faith transfers do not end up in the wrong hands, particularly those of terrorists. With that in mind, we underline the importance of ensuring that weapon stockpiles are carefully managed. The lack of effective arms control risks the safety and security of populations at large. But it is usually women and girls who are the first to experience the negative impacts of the uncontrolled spread of weapons, often further increasing their exposure to gender-based violence. We cannot address the destabilizing impact of the illicit proliferation of arms without referring to weapons of mass destruction.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“The Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and its International Tracing Instrument are elements of that framework within this institution. The United Nations has played a key role in facilitating the further development of the framework to improve regulation and address gaps. Meanwhile, the Security Council continues to consider and discuss the illicit transfer of weapons and military equipment in connection with counter-terrorism and in some country-specific contexts. Despite the strides made, challenges in regulating arms remain. That leads me to my second point, namely, what remains to be done in the area.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“An effective and accountable security sector is indispensable to addressing threats to the security and territorial integrity of States. At the same time, the proliferation of weapons is fraught with unintended consequences and poses significant threats to international peace and stability. Today I want to speak on this topic in two ways: first, by acknowledging what has been done and, secondly, by offering views on what we have yet to do. First, it is useful to recall the strides made so far in managing weapons transfers in accordance with international law. States have come together, including within this institution, to develop international norms and best practices regarding the manufacture, trade and possession of conventional arms and weapons needed for self-defence, while addressing the risks of illicit trade and diversion.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express sincere appreciation to Mozambique and to congratulate it on its successful presidency of the Security Council last month. I wish the same to the Russian Federation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing today. In recent years, we have witnessed a worrisome rise in geopolitical tensions. That turmoil has mirrored a global increase in military expenditure, which reached an all-time high of $2.1 trillion last year. That figure could rise even higher if trust among major Powers continues to be eroded. The right of States to develop security and defence capabilities for their self-defence is tempered by both risks and responsibilities.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source