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Al Sayegh

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2023-01-12
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2023-09-21
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  1. “We are encouraged that talks were held today in Yevlakh and hope that they can contribute to building further understanding between the two parties. We further emphasize the need to uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and peaceful settlement of disputes. Recent events have demonstrated the fragility of the situation in the region and the urgent need for further dialogue at all levels to pave the way towards a peaceful and prosperous future for the peoples of Azerbaijan and Armenia.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  2. “This constructive approach is an effective example of the role of dialogue in achieving positive results for all, especially in terms of alleviating the suffering of civilians through the provision of necessary relief aid. In that context, we welcome the deliveries of humanitarian assistance earlier this week and the deliveries of medical supplies to hospitals in the area affected by the escalation. Finally, the United Arab Emirates stresses the need to maintain and stabilize the ceasefire. The parties concerned must exercise restraint and avoid any escalatory acts, in order to preserve the lives of civilians and the security and stability of the region, which cannot bear further repercussions resulting from any new escalation.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  3. “Despite the ceasefire, we cannot fail to stress the need for all parties to commit to protecting civilians and taking the necessary measures to ensure their security and safety in the event of heightened tensions. We also appreciate the role played by Russian peacekeeping teams in providing safe haven for civilians in recent days, and we deeply regret the loss of civilian life. We offer our sincere condolences to the families of the peacekeepers killed in the line of duty. We also appreciate that the International Committee for the Red Cross was able to deliver relief assistance to those in need, with the consent of the parties concerned.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  4. “Mr. Al Sayegh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Miroslav Jenča for his comprehensive briefing on recent developments. We welcome the participation of ministers and other high-level officials in today’s meeting. Our meeting comes as world leaders gather here in New York to emphasize the urgent need to prioritize dialogue and peaceful solutions to the crises raging around the world, in order to preserve the security and safety of peoples and to focus on multilateral action so as to address common challenges. In that context, the United Arab Emirates welcomes the ceasefire reached in the region yesterday through Russia’s mediation, confirming that all parties concerned have chosen the path of calm and de-escalation.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  5. “We see, in that regard, the importance of efforts to develop a new vision for the rule of law as we work towards realizing Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), set out by the Secretary-General. Let me to conclude by reiterating once again the fundamental importance of the rule of law and respect for the Charter in the maintenance of international peace and security. For the United Arab Emirates, those principles are the pillars of the international system, and we will continue to uphold and promote them.”

    2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source

  6. “The United Arab Emirates, for instance, has been constantly calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute with Iran over the three United Arab Emirates islands of the Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa. The third is the practical commitment to building capacity for compliance. We have seen the tendency of establishing rules or standards without sufficient consideration of the ability of some States to meet them. In addition to questions of basic fairness, such an approach, which inevitably leads to non-compliance, undermines the functioning of the rule of law. The international community, including through regional and international organizations, should work with States to identify needs and help build capacity — for instance, by raising awareness and strengthening institutions.”

    2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source

  7. “In addition to undermining faith in the rule of law, an uneven approach leads to its erosion. It incentivizes those that have the means to pick and choose when to champion the rule of law. The second is the commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes. When there are differences among States, there is the responsibility to acknowledge such differences and engage in good-faith efforts to resolve them peacefully. There is a range of international dispute resolution mechanisms available for those purposes, of which the International Court of Justice is a key example. The United Arab Emirates is, and will continue to be, steadfast in its dedication to prioritizing dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes. That is my country’s consistent approach to matters of the highest significance to our nation.”

    2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source

  8. “The rule of law is strongest when regularly defined by our interactions. In that context, I would like to highlight the following three points on how we can all work together to strengthen the rule of law. The first is the commitment to consistency in the invocation and application of the rule of law, no matter the region or interests involved. For the rule of law to exist at all, it must mean that all are held to the same standard. Respect for core principles, foremost among them those enshrined by the Charter of the United Nations, must not be protected only when they involve the interests of the strongest among us. Our international system can function only for all States— large and small, weak and strong — when it binds everyone to the same rules.”

    2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source

  9. “The Charter of the United Nations provides an essential foundation in that regard. However, it is only by consistently applying the norms and values enshrined in the Charter, including sovereign equality, territorial integrity and the prohibition of the use of force, that the rule of law offers the promise of stable peace as the alternative to destabilizing conflict. The rule of law provides the basis for sustainable development, international trade and investment, which promotes stability and peaceful relations among States. Because of its importance, there is a tendency to refer to the rule of law in lofty terms or appeal to it in the most urgent circumstances. Its selective application cannot serve our shared goal of consistent adherence to the rule of law. That requires constant nurturing and cultivation.”

    2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source

  10. “At the outset, we welcome your presence, Mr. Foreign Minister, and your country’s decision to highlight this important topic for the first signature event of your Security Council presidency. I am grateful to the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, for his valuable briefing and to Judge Joan E. Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice, for her detailed briefing and for the critical work of the Court, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, particularly in the promotion of the rule of law at the global level. Allow me to also thank Professor Dapo Akande for his thoughtful briefing. The rule of law plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of an international system that is largely characterized by deep inequalities in power, influence and opportunity.”

    2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source