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Al Nahyan/Mrs. Alhefeiti

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2023-06-22
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2023-06-22
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  1. “During the period from 2018 to 2023, the assistance of the United Arab Emirates to Somalia amounted to $194.6 million. The United Arab Emirates remains a trusted partner of Somalia and shares a strong message of support. We will continue to stand by the Somali people in their pursuit of sustainable peace and prosperity. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  2. “Thirdly, the international community must support the scale-up of humanitarian and climate change responses in Somalia. Moments ago, we heard in detail about the deeply distressing situation facing millions of Somalis each day. The situation is leading to regional spillover and instability as the drought has driven hundreds of thousands of Somalis to seek refuge in neighbouring countries. As always, women and children are hardest hit and make up more than 80 per cent of the displaced population. Scaled-up and coordinated assistance should be put in place to tackle the twin humanitarian and climate crises. The United Arab Emirates is working with the Somali Government and its partners to help to alleviate the humanitarian needs on the ground.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  3. “In addition, there is a need to secure support from local communities while making further advances, in order to prevent Al-Shabaab from exploiting security vacuums. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to be vigilant with regard to Somalia’s needs at this critical juncture. That means ensuring that the tools the Council uses are fit for purpose and that measures adopted to constrain nefarious actors in the interest of a State seek to help and not hinder the security needs of its people. As discussions around the drawdown of ATMIS progress, coordination among all parties must remain front and centre to ensure synchronicity among the United Nations, Somalia’s regional partners and front- line State neighbours during the transition.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  4. “Countering Al-Shabaab is already an international effort, and in recent months, the Government of Somalia has undertaken steps that strengthen its security institutions and send a clear signal that dismantling Al-Shabaab is a priority. Those also include the progress made in the implementation of the arms embargo concerning Al-Shabaab, strengthening its weapons management system and holding regular exchanges in the context of the weapons and ammunition mechanism working group. Much more still needs to be done. The best chance of success will arise from striking a balance between advancing offensive operations and consolidating the hold on areas that have been liberated from Al-Shabaab.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  5. “We commend the efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia in that regard. Secondly, greater emphasis should be put on supporting efforts to counter Al-Shabaab. Today we can all agree that Somalia’s most significant challenge to achieving its political and socioeconomic ambitions is international terrorism on its soil. The United Arab Emirates is deeply concerned about the increase in attacks by Al-Shabab against civilians and security actors, including those targeting the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) personnel and facilities. In the first quarter of 2023, the number of terrorism-related incidents surpassed all previous quarterly averages on record since 2016.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  6. “We commend in particular the focus on improving cooperation and exchanges between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states through the National Consultative Council. Inclusive discussions geared towards reaching a political agreement on power-sharing and other outstanding issues of federalism, are welcome, especially within the context of the constitutional review process. By adhering to the principles of mutual respect, dialogue and compromise, and by putting in place mechanisms for reconciliation, it is possible to build a Somalia that reflects the aspirations of all of its people. Despite those advances, the ongoing violence in Laascaanood and the resulting civilian casualties are of great concern. The United Arab Emirates strongly supports all efforts to de-escalate the tensions through dialogue.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  7. “The United Arab Emirates offers its full support to Somalia in the spirit of partnership and its long-standing support to the country and its people. To that effect, today I want to make three points. First, it is important to support Somalia’s national vision. In recent months, the Federal Government of Somalia has shown commitment to building State institutions that articulate a forward-looking strategy, beginning with a focus on reconciliation and on revamping its electoral system. We are encouraged by the fact that the Government has taken steps, through negotiation and dialogue, towards reaching the needed agreements and compromises on all those processes.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  8. “I thank His Excellency President Mohamud for his statement. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates. I want to begin by welcoming His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to today’s meeting. I also wish to thank our briefers today, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Laing, Executive Director McCain and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Souef. Their briefings gave well-informed, high-level insights on the complex challenges that Somalia faces. The address of His Excellency President Mohamud reminded us that Somalis themselves have the resolve and the vision to own the solutions to those challenges and pave the way towards a society that reflects their aspirations.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  9. “Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia; and Ms. Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/443, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. I now give the floor to Ms. Laing.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source

  10. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, and I request the Protocol Officer to escort him to his seat at the Council table. Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Catriona Laing, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; His Excellency Mr.”

    2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source