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Abushahab

lines on the record: 829
first: 2021-11-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 155
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“The United Arab Emirates reiterates its gratitude to the Secretary-General and Türkiye for their tireless efforts. We encourage this same spirit to drive more focused diplomacy in other vital areas — most critically, nuclear safety and security. The United Arab Emirates stands ready to support such endeavours. To go beyond efforts to mitigate the war’s impact and to achieve a sustainable and just peace in Ukraine, we must begin to lay the foundation for the conflict’s resolution. While the Security Council regularly convenes to address the situation in Ukraine, the only certain way to halt this escalation and prevent tragedy is to find an end to this war. The risks that have us convening today testify to the international community’s urgent interest in that outcome.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“Taken together, they perpetuate a dangerously escalatory cycle with potentially unfathomable repercussions. Accordingly, responsible States need not limit themselves to parsing the legality of each individual action when it is the sum total of these actions that brings us ever closer to a nuclear catastrophe. We must exercise prudence and caution. Sixty years ago, the world waited with bated breath as the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. The leaders of the countries involved took the decision to engage in dialogue to resolve the stand- off. These decisions also created the conditions for the signing of the world’s first nuclear treaty. Even today, we know dialogue remains possible. Russia and Ukraine’s recent agreement to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative illustrates the benefits of such dialogue.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her informative briefing. The conflict in Ukraine has shattered the lives of its citizens and heightened geopolitical tensions to levels not seen since the Cold War era. The countless lives lost and the worsening humanitarian crisis underscore the urgent need for de-escalation. These same realities also call for a re-evaluation of actions that may further exacerbate tensions. The war has forced the international community to confront the dangers and complexities associated with nuclear weapons, inactive nuclear material and armed conflict at and near the site of a nuclear power plant. The international community has deep concerns about the potential for accidents and miscalculation amid growing tensions and intensifying conflict. Individually, such activities pose significant risks.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“For the United Arab Emirates, the Security Council’s visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlighted the work that remains to be done in order to consolidate peace in the country and the greater engagement and cooperation among key stakeholders necessary to achieve that objective. The Council must continue to engage with all partners in promoting efforts to achieve stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider region.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“The Council’s visit to the Bushangara internally displaced persons camp near Goma was a sobering reminder of the extremely dire situation facing millions of people who have been displaced from their homes and communities. It was also a clear example of the consequences that manifest themselves when international humanitarian law is not respected. It is imperative that all who bear arms adhere to their obligations and refrain from targeting civilians or civilian objects. Likewise, the successful delivery of aid requires the safety and protection of humanitarian workers. We must all recommit to meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of displaced persons and ensure that they have access to basic services.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“Failed efforts have only exacerbated the conflict, and effective reintegration policies can further encourage members of the armed groups to lay down their weapons and re-enter civilian life. In that regard, MONUSCO’s role is critical, particularly its work with all stakeholders to support social cohesion and resilience in communities. As we approach the elections, the armed groups must cease hostilities and renounce violence. We should continue to promote conditions conducive to a peaceful environment and support credible elections in which all Congolese can have their voices heard. Finally, I want to address the appalling humanitarian situation in the east of the country.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“Women’s participation in peace efforts is a key driver of long- term stability. It is only when women are protected from violence that they can participate fully, equally and meaningfully in conflict management and peacebuilding efforts, and we encourage MONUSCO to make additional efforts to that end. Thirdly, we are concerned about the ongoing spread of hate speech, disinformation and misinformation against both MONUSCO and the United Nations more broadly. We reiterate our call for MONUSCO to strengthen its efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation. The Security Council can and should support those efforts. In addition, the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and stabilization programme must be fully implemented, along with other projects aimed at reforming the security sector.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“We commend the efforts of regional leaders within the framework of the Nairobi and Luanda processes and their work to harmonize those peacemaking endeavours. The United Arab Emirates supports regional efforts that promote political dialogue and advance security and stability, such as the deployment of the East African Community regional force. For those efforts to bear fruit, the de-escalation of tensions is more important than ever. To that end, we echo the call for the implementation of the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement by its signatory States made by the African Union Peace and Security Council in its communiqué of 17 February. Secondly, protection efforts must be prioritized to ensure long-term stability. MONUSCO’s work is vital to protecting women and girls and local communities from sexual and gender-based violence.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“We also condemn the M-23’s violations of the ceasefire. All armed groups, including the M-23, should immediately cease their hostilities and unconditionally lay down their weapons. This is a pivotal moment for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Council’s focus should be on the security and safety of civilians, especially women and children. The Council’s visit has firmly cemented my country’s belief in an approach that simultaneously addresses the causes and symptoms of insecurity, while also prioritizing the protection of civilians. Following our visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, I would like to emphasize three key takeaways. First, regional dialogue is essential to meeting the Congolese people’s aspirations for peace and prosperity.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“We also thank the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Secretariat for ensuring a successful visit, as well as France and Gabon for co-leading the mission. The Council’s visit was an opportunity to appreciate first-hand the work of MONUSCO peacekeepers as they carry out daunting but necessary tasks in a complex and often perilous landscape. The current situation is deeply concerning, and the insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to deepen. The ongoing attacks by armed groups are targeting civilians and forcefully displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) and other armed groups represent a serious threat to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as to peace and security across the wider region.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Keita for her briefing and welcoming the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi in today’s meeting. The Security Council’s visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo provided an opportunity for the United Arab Emirates to reinforce its commitment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people, promote regional dialogue and de-escalation, and support the efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) at this critical time. The United Arab Emirates commends the important work that Ms. Keita and other United Nations personnel have undertaken on the ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“Both are making significant efforts to stay ahead of the evolving nature of risks and rapid advances in science and technology, as called for in resolution 2663 (2022). It is essential that Governments and technology companies work together to develop effective safeguards and monitoring mechanisms to prevent such misuse, and it is important for the Security Council to stay ahead of that curve.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Greater streamlining of the Committee’s decision-making processes related to tasks assigned to the Group of Experts would be especially constructive in that regard. We appreciate the efforts of the Chair and his team, as well as those of the United Kingdom, to ensure that the Committee was recently able to adopt a programme of work after two years of stalemate. We look forward to engaging with other members in executing the activities that it outlines. We are all witnessing the rapid pace of technological advancements in recent years, such as in artificial intelligence (AI). The risk that non-State actors could misuse AI to acquire or develop weapons of mass destruction serves to highlight the importance of States and of the non-proliferation architecture with regard to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“An important element of resolution 2663 (2022) was that it encouraged the 1540 Committee to give due consideration to the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all its activities. We believe that integrating the women and peace and security agenda into the non-proliferation context will better address the specific impacts of weapons proliferation on women and girls, lead to more effective policymaking and improve implementation. The United Arab Emirates also believes that it was particularly important that resolution 2663 (2022) stipulate the significance of continued outreach and assistance by the Committee to Member States, including by cooperating with the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations. The 1540 Committee’s Group of Experts provides valuable assistance to Member States.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“In the face of such challenges, we welcome the progress made by States in their implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), while acknowledging that its full and effective implementation is a long-term endeavour. We were pleased to see the successful completion of the comprehensive review and the unanimous adoption of resolution 2663 (2022) last year under Mexico’s able leadership. By renewing the mandate of the 1540 Committee for 10 years, it expanded the horizon in which the Security Council and the Committee can further support Member States in implementing their obligations. That should take us to a new chapter for the global non-proliferation architecture, focused on vigilance, strict controls and mutual accountability.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“I thank Ambassador Pérez Loose for his briefing. I assure him of the unwavering support of the United Arab Emirates for the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and his chairmanship. We are grateful to the Group of Experts for its contribution in promoting the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). For nearly two decades, resolution 1540 (2004) has played a unique role within the non-proliferation regime. It has focused on reducing the threat of terrorists and non-State actors acquiring, developing, trafficking in or using weapons of mass destruction. Today that mandate remains as relevant as ever, and the evolving nature of proliferation continues to pose a threat to international peace and security.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Fifthly and finally, we stress the importance of making every possible effort to facilitate the safe and dignified return of Syrian refugees to their homeland and to fulfil their humanitarian needs. That must be taken into consideration while implementing early- recovery and reconstruction projects. In that regard, we express our support for dialogue between Syria and Türkiye aimed at making progress on the return of refugees. The current situation in Syria cannot go unaddressed. Our brother people of Syria deserve to live in a secure and stable environment, and efforts must be stepped up at every level to bring an end to the crisis there. In conclusion, I congratulate the people of Syria, along with all Arab and Islamic peoples, on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, hoping that it brings goodness and blessings to everyone.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“In the aftermath of the earthquake, my country has also received a number of survivors from Syria in need of medical treatment for critical conditions. Fourthly, we stress the urgency of reaching all the areas affected by the earthquake by all appropriate routes. Regrettably, in a dangerous exploitation of an ongoing disaster, no cross-line humanitarian assistance has been delivered since the earthquake. Terrorist groups are arbitrarily denying humanitarian access inside Syria in flagrant disregard for humanitarian values and principles, which is only increasing civilians’ suffering. It is therefore imperative to ensure that cross-line aid is unobstructed and reaches those in need, in accordance with resolution 2672 (2023).”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“In line with our commitment to strengthen Arab and regional security and stability, my country recently hosted the Syrian President as part of our continued solidarity with the Syrian people in those harsh conditions. Thirdly, with regard to the humanitarian situation, we reiterate our full support for the brotherly people of Syria during this critical time. For its part, the United Arab Emirates continues to respond to the difficult situation resulting from the earthquake by providing relief and medical aid as well as field hospitals to Syria and Türkiye, and by working closely with the United Nations to alleviate the suffering of those affected. To that end, we provided an aid package of more than $300 million for both countries, including $20 million to support the United Nations emergency response plan for Syria.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our rejection of foreign interference in Syria and stress the need to respect its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. In that context, we strongly condemn the air strikes that resulted in damage to the Aleppo international airport. We call on all States to uphold international law and protect civilian infrastructure, particularly in the aftermath of a humanitarian catastrophe. Secondly, we stress that activating the Arab role in resolving Arab crises, including the Syrian crisis, is indispensable for achieving stability in the region. Syria is an Arab country, and it cannot be separated from the Arab region. Likewise, Arab countries must embrace Syria and help heal its wounds, as demonstrated by the Arab solidarity with our Syrian brothers after the disastrous earthquake.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“In the context of our discussion today on the humanitarian and political situations in Syria, I would like to make the following five points. First, we underscore that security and stability in Syria will not be achieved without addressing the various security challenges and focusing all diplomatic efforts on resolving the crisis rather than simply managing it. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the efforts of the United Nations and the Special Envoy for Syria to bridge regional and international political viewpoints in order to break the current stalemate in the political track, which has become increasingly pressing. We also support the Secretary-General’s call for a ceasefire across Syria.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen and Mr. Tareq Talahma for their important briefings. Last week marked the twelfth year of the war in Syria. Syrians are still suffering from the horrendous consequences of that war. The recent earthquake exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Syria and added to the pain of the Syrian people. It is high time to move towards a new phase of stability and development in Syria, and for countries to turn the page on their disagreements in order to address the Syrian crisis without polarization or divisions in the international system. Traditional and hard-line positions that differentiate and discriminate between a Syrian in Damascus and a Syrian in Idlib must be set aside.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“Further, we call on all parties to refrain from provocative rhetoric and statements that could incite hatred and violence. The United Arab Emirates rejects all practices that contradict humanitarian values and principles. In that regard, we condemn inflammatory statements, including those by the Israeli Minister of Finance, who called for the village of Huwwara to be wiped out and denied the history and existence of the Palestinian people. We also condemn his use of a map of Israel that includes lands from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Palestine. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates stresses its continued support for the two-State solution, which establishes an independent Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace, security and mutual recognition.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Its repeated raids of Palestinian cities and villages, such as its recent storming of Jenin and Nablus, must end. Those raids have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, whose numbers have risen sharply since the beginning of this year. We also reiterate the need to stop the demolition of Palestinian property, whose rate this year as compared to the same period in 2022 has increased by 68 per cent. That increase has serious implications, foremost of which is the forced displacement of people, particularly in East Jerusalem. We also stress the need to maintain the existing legal and historical status quo of Jerusalem and its holy sites as well as respect the Hashemite custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in East Jerusalem.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“It is imperative for Israel to fully cease all settlement activities, since they constitute flagrant violation of international law and Council resolutions. We further demand that Israel immediately stop all settler violence and hold perpetrators to account to deter further attacks, which have escalated and tripled over the past two years. The situation has grown increasingly alarming following the heinous attacks carried out by settlers against the people of Huwwara village in Nablus, causing significant damage. The United Arab Emirates, as part of its humanitarian effort to assist the brotherly Palestinian people, recently announced the allocation of $3 million in support of efforts to reconstruct the village. Israel must fulfil its responsibilities in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“It is the responsibility of the international community to refuse the normalization of this ongoing escalation. We must also send an explicit message underscoring the importance of fully implementing relevant Council resolutions in order to create an environment conducive to relaunching a serious and credible peace process. With regard to our discussion today, we emphasize the need for Israel to reverse the recent passing of a bill that allows settlers to return to four settlements in the northern area of the occupied West Bank. We also underscore the importance of compliance in relation to Israel’s recent commitment to not discussing any new settlement units for four months and to stopping the authorization of any settlement outposts for six months.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“We commend the tireless efforts of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America to build trust between the parties and help reduce tension. Such steps are important as we enter the holy month of Ramadan, which coincides with the period of important Jewish and Christian religious observances. Even in the absence of the current unrest, this critical period of the year has in the past often been marked by high tensions that can and must be avoided. That also makes it even more important to maintain the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip following recent clashes. This cycle of violence is not new; rather, it is the outcome of a series of illegal practices and attempts to manage the conflict rather than work towards its resolution.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing and his continuous efforts. I would like to begin by noting Sunday’s meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh following the Aqaba summit. We hope that the constructive engagement between the two parties at this critical time will contribute to reducing the alarming levels of escalation across the occupied Palestinian territory. While last year was the most violent year in two decades, the beginning of this year unfortunately suggests that the worst is yet to come. To truly de-escalate the situation on the ground, the parties must commit to the Sharm El-Sheikh joint communiqué and fully implement its parameters, especially putting an end to unilateral measures, before the situation gets out of control.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Since 2019, the programme has contributed to more gender-responsive national security sectors, with more than 500 participants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East. As an Iraqi cadet recently told a journalist upon her graduation: “I joined the training course because it was the first time Iraqi woman officers got to train abroad. I believe I can make a difference”. As a Council, let us harness that optimism to make a difference and consolidate peace after conflict.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“Too often, peace agreements fail to be implemented because outstanding security-related issues remain unresolved, or because they are left for follow-up technical committees to finesse. Political buy-in is essential, and the logistics of processes such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform must closely follow the political lead. As the Secretary-General encourages in his report, adopting that approach will support the consolidation of sustainable political conditions that underpin successful security sector reform. To conclude, let me take a moment to celebrate the efforts of the many women and men in uniform who are decisively contributing to peace and stability. The United Arab Emirates is proud to host the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak women and peace and security training initiative.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“Not only do we need to increase the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in national security sectors, but the Council should also include gender-related language in its mandates on security sector reform. We must use the unique opportunity that security sector reform provides to strengthen both women’s representation and the implementation of gender-responsive regulations and policies, thereby leading to better and more sustainable outcomes. Thirdly, security sector reform is an eminently political process, not just a technical one, and must be considered as such. We often see mediation efforts discussed in this Chamber that differentiate between the political and the security tracks. That approach works only if there is open communication between the diverse set of stakeholders negotiating the different arrangements.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“An inclusive approach is vital in the context of peacekeeping transitions in order to ensure that the United Nations can continue to provide adequate support. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, has worked with the Congolese Government, local partners and regional organizations to integrate security sector reform into the Government’s national action plan. As the peace operation draws down, national institutions will be able to drive that process forward to consolidate hard-won gains with support from the United Nations country team. Secondly, the security sector cannot be gender- neutral, because the impact of insecurity is not gender- neutral.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“While international actors can play a critical role in helping to set up frameworks and support their implementation, they must be co-designed with the priorities of national stakeholders at the centre. Since peace operations eventually end and aid programmes are redirected, it is critical that international engagement focus on strengthening national capacities and supporting context-specific solutions. The governance-focused approach suggested by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2022/280) provides a useful framework that can encapsulate the perspectives of a broad array of stakeholders. In order to be effective, those strategies must consider the social and cultural norms that, in addition to formal legislation, enable successful and context-specific reform efforts.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“For countries emerging from conflict, an effective, inclusive and accountable security sector is a precondition of sustaining peace. While failed security sector governance has contributed to the resurgence of conflict in the past, successful efforts have enabled peacebuilding and reconciliation. For instance, South Africa leveraged security sector reform to cement peace at home in the 1990s. Security sector governance considerations remain a critical priority in a broad range of situations, from Mali to South Sudan and from Colombia to Guinea-Bissau. I would like to make three points here today in order to help move that agenda forward. First, security sector reform must be nationally owned and led.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“I thank Mozambique for taking the initiative to organize today’s meeting, which is long overdue. Improving security sector governance is a key feature of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) and the African Union’s Silencing the Guns initiative, as well as many peace operations mandated by the Security Council. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Zouev and African Union Commissioner Adeoye for their valuable briefings, and I welcome the participation of South Africa and Slovakia in this meeting. A security sector based on the rule of law, integrity and accountability can provide the bedrock for a resilient country. Ideally, it supports stability, helps to address external and internal threats and responds to the needs of the people in moments of emergency.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9285 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates will this year implement development, rehabilitation and humanitarian projects valued at $325 million in the health-care, renewable energy and agricultural sectors. Those projects include the construction of the Hassan Dam in the Abyan Governorate, benefiting about 13,000 farmers, as well as a renewable energy project in Aden that will generate 120 megawatts of energy. Also, the United Arab Emirate deposited $300 million in the Central Bank of Yemen at the end of last year to support the stability of the Yemeni rial. In conclusion, we fully support efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis in Yemen that will end the ongoing conflict, address the legitimate aspirations of the Yemeni people, and achieve security, stability and prosperity in Yemen and throughout the entire region.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we appreciate all efforts to enforce the arms embargo imposed on the Houthis. We thank the United States, United Kingdom and French navies for their efforts in intercepting and confiscating smuggled shipments destined for the Houthis, which threaten maritime navigation, security and stability in the region. We call for strict compliance with the arms embargo and for undertaking a constructive role in achieving a sustainable political settlement in Yemen. Fourthly, we emphasize the need to continue supporting the humanitarian response and economic recovery efforts in Yemen. We welcome the convening of the donors’ conference in Geneva last month.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the ongoing violations of international humanitarian law, the human rights abuses and the crimes perpetrated by the Houthis against civilians and civilian infrastructure must end. We strongly condemn those violations, including the blockades, shelling, laying of mines, attacks on Yemeni ports, arbitrary detentions, torture and forced disappearance. Of particular concern are the violations perpetrated against women and children. The Houthis persist in their indoctrination campaigns targeting children, including through summer camps and altering school curricula to include extremist ideology. The Houthis also continue to undermine Yemeni women’s rights and restrict their role in society, necessitating intensive efforts and serious actions to end those unacceptable oppressive practices.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Based on the recent developments in Yemen, I would like to make four points: First, the current focus should be on intensifying efforts to achieve a permanent agreement that halts hostilities and to launch comprehensive political negotiations among the Yemeni parties. The Houthis must heed the call for peace and genuinely respond to the proposals for ending the conflict. If they persist in their intransigence, we will hold them fully accountable for the continued plight of the Yemenis. We also commend the considerable efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide humanitarian, economic and political support to the Yemeni people, and we reiterate our support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“I also welcome the participation in today’s meeting of the Permanent Representative of Yemen. Despite the fragile situation in Yemen, the current situation is better than it was one year ago. The intensity of confrontations has diminished, and the Yemeni Government continues to implement several confidence-building measures, despite the continued violations by the Houthis. In that context, we welcome the convening of the seventh meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees Exchange Agreement and the progress made with regard to the FSO SAFER oil tanker.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Mr. Abushahab (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to express our deep sympathy to Mozambique and Malawi following the catastrophic cyclone that hit the two countries. We reaffirm our solidarity with those countries for that disaster. I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, for their briefings. I also thank the United Nations for its efforts to support peace in Yemen. I would like to thank the Deputy Permanent Representative of Albania, Ms. Albana Dautllari, for her statement and for her efforts undertaken as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014).”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Beyond the positive impact that the Initiative has had on global food security, its very existence shows the promise of constructive dialogue even in the midst of conflict. A worldview that supports xenophobia serves no one. At times of conflict, it perpetuates the cycle of violence, demonizing entire cultures, inciting against civilians and penalizing individuals. We must remain vigilant against all of its manifestations, in the interest of building and sustaining peace.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source
“When the guns are eventually silenced, intolerance and bigotry can hamper post-conflict reconciliation and sustainable peace. To that end, we believe that the Council must redouble its efforts to address the proliferation of hate speech and intolerance, including through modern technology. In conflict zones, the malicious use of technology to spread hate speech, misinformation and disinformation poses a particularly difficult challenge. Thirdly, today’s topic is a reminder that the Council must prioritize conflict resolution and, ultimately, a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. Arriving at a just and lasting peace must be our objective. We welcome the efforts of all parties towards the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source
“It is a physical expression of peaceful coexistence and a statement of the high regard in which we hold interfaith harmony. Actions guided by the irrational fear and hatred of any group are at odds with the creation of cohesive, prosperous societies. And so we believe it is important to address intolerance and hate speech, whenever and wherever they manifest. Secondly, we all have a collective responsibility to ensure that respect for others becomes the global norm. As has been repeated here today, we continue to see a rise in the incitement of hate speech globally. Too many times, the Council has seen intolerance in areas of conflict taken to the extreme and played out in lives lost, communities destroyed and histories erased.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source
“The irrational hatred of any group is an exercise in closing the mind. It strips away our empathy away at a time when understanding is most needed. I want to make three points in that regard. First, the United Arab Emirates has consistently taken a strong stance against intolerance in all its forms. Today is no exception. In a country where more than 200 nationalities coexist, we understand the importance of promoting tolerance for the benefit of all. No person should face discrimination or prejudice based upon their nationality, race or religion. This month, in Abu Dhabi, we inaugurated the Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex housing a mosque, a church, my country’s first purpose-built synagogue and an educational facility.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, while the tragic earthquake is one of the worst natural disasters in history and will long remain a painful memory in our minds, we will continue to show solidarity with the Syrian people in their dire distress.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“As we were all preoccupied with the disastrous effects of the earthquake, terrorist groups were working to obstruct the cross-line delivery of aid to achieve their own narrow gains at the expense of the Syrian people. My country categorically rejects such dangerous practices, which seek to exploit a catastrophic state of affairs. The current situation requires stepping up the scale and frequency of cross-line aid deliveries in order to meet the current needs and prevent terrorist groups from hindering those deliveries. We are also deeply concerned about the reported increase in kidnappings and killings in Syria by Da’esh over the past few weeks. We condemn the terrorist attack killing 53 people and perpetrated in eastern Homs by Da’esh in a reckless exploitation of the disaster.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“Secondly, we underscore the need to expedite the removal of debris and begin the early recovery phase in all areas affected by the earthquake and suffering from a major shortage of basic services and lack of shelter for the victims. That requires the provision of heavy equipment and raw materials for restoring infrastructure and rebuilding where there is destruction. In that regard, we appreciate the efforts of the various relevant United Nations bodies in support of early-recovery projects, as the focus should now be on the affected areas. Thirdly, we must remain vigilant in view of the fact that terrorist groups continue to exploit fragile situations to achieve their goals.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“To that end, we worked quickly to launch a humanitarian operation with the aim of sending relief and medical aid to Syria and Türkiye, including search- and-rescue teams and the provision of field hospitals. In addition, we have allocated an aid package of more than $200 million for both countries, including $20 million in support of the United Nations Syria Humanitarian Response Plan. We are also facilitating an air bridge with more than 100 flights carrying aid and medical support, as well as an additional air bridge to Syria from Dubai’s International Humanitarian City facilitating flights operated by the United Nations and international organizations.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“In the light of the current situation, I would like to highlight the following issues. First, we must intensify the international humanitarian response in Syria in every possible way if we are to reach all who are affected. In the context, the United Arab Emirates welcomed the Syrian Government’s decision to open two additional crossings for a period of three months in response to the urgent needs resulting from the earthquake, a critical step that is enabling the transfer of thousands of tons of humanitarian assistance across the Syrian-Turkish border. We also welcomed Mr. Griffiths’ remarks about the continued unimpeded delivery of aid through the three crossings. For its part, the response of the United Arab Emirates to the humanitarian situation accords with the principles of our foreign policy regarding aid to the afflicted.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source