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Shaheen

lines on the record: 164
first: 2020-01-10
most recent: 2023-12-13
sittings or episodes: 32
sources: un-security-council

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“Lastly, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms its commitment to continue working with all partners and UNOCA to achieve peace and stability throughout the region.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“We look forward to the adoption of the ECCAS Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy, which aims to help communities adapt to climate change. We believe that the participation of the UNOCA Climate Security Advisor in the twenty-eighth session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in the United Arab Emirates last week, highlighted the challenges facing the region as a result of that phenomenon and its impact on security and stability. When gathering information and assessing the risks associated with climate change, it is important to take into consideration its consequences for the security situation. That will strengthen the preventive approach and early-warning systems.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“Secondly, inclusive political solutions must remain the compass that guides transitions and peace processes across the region. Those efforts are critical to building resilient institutions with the participation of all actors, including women and the youth. That requires focusing on constructive dialogue to build trust and overcome obstacles. UNOCA and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) must also continue their efforts to support the success of political processes in the region. In that regard, we commend the positive steps taken recently in Chad and Gabon. Thirdly, we must continue to enhance our understanding of the links between climate change and instability in the region as extreme weather events escalate tensions among communities and exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“It is also necessary to focus on combating extremism and terrorism in the region and to address their root causes along with promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence to build peaceful societies. We therefore look forward to the outcome of the next ministerial meeting in Bangui at which the regional strategy to address hate speech in Central Africa will be discussed. In that context, we underscore the importance of implementing resolution 2686 (2023), which calls on the United Nations system to monitor and report on hate speech and extremism. It is also important to follow up and support the regional efforts and initiatives to assist communities affected by violence, including the Regional Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience Strategy for Areas Affected by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin Region.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“That ensures strengthening regional coordination and cooperation to address cross-border threats, such as extremism, terrorism and the illegal trade of weapons, in conjunction with building national capacities and strengthening community resilience to address such challenges. We believe that the recent demobilization of armed groups with the participation of States and actors in the region reflects the importance of multilateral action to enhance regional security and stability. The same applies to the coordinated security response between the Central African Republic and Chad to avoid any repercussions due to conflicts in the region.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Special Representative Mr. Abdou Abarry for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to reiterate the United Arab Emirates’ support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). We appreciate UNOCA’s critical role in coordinating with regional and subregional organizations to enable countries of the region to address the challenges undermining peace and security with a view to building a stable and prosperous future for their peoples. As part of today’s debate, I would like to highlight three points. First, addressing the region’s security challenges requires a multitrack and coherent approach.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates remains steadfast in its solidarity with the brotherly Sudanese people during this difficult ordeal and reaffirms its full respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Sudan. My country will continue to support all efforts aimed at bringing the crisis to an end.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates has provided more than $100 million in relief aid, which includes more than 8,800 tons of food, medical aid and other relief items. Thirdly, given the regional dimension of the Sudanese crisis, the leaders of the region play a critical role in urging the parties to cease hostilities. We are of the view that the initiative by neighbouring States led by the Arab Republic of Egypt is one of the important initiatives to explore the means to end the conflict and address its repercussions for the region, similar to the other initiatives led by the League of Arab States, the African Union and IGAD. We underscore the importance of coordinating among all mediation tracks to ensure the success of regional and international efforts in the Sudan.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“Those who continue to operate on the ground are facing enormous obstacles in the delivery of aid, as they are continuously subjected to attacks. Under such difficult circumstances, we commend the efforts of Sudanese civilians, including women and youth, who are actively helping in the delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the Sudan. That must be matched by the commitment of the parties to end the conflict and with international solidarity with the Sudan, given the funding shortages. We also call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel, in line with international humanitarian law. For our part, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Sudan is a top priority.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“In that context, facilitating those talks with African participation, through the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), together with the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a welcome development in garnering regional efforts to ensure a lasting ceasefire. Secondly, all parties should uphold their commitments already made in Jeddah. It will be impossible to meet the massive humanitarian needs without ensuring safe and unhindered aid. The reports of looting humanitarian facilities and supplies reflect the dire situation faced by the brotherly Sudanese people. Furthermore, according to the Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs, at least 20 humanitarian aid workers have lost their lives since April.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“That is urgent for ending the violence, which is threatening the lives of civilians, as well as for delivering much- needed humanitarian assistance to reach those in need. We hope that the parties will engage in good faith in the resumed talks in Jeddah, aimed at helping realize those objectives. The discussions will offer an opportunity to build on the agreements reached in May, including the joint commitments announced on 7 November. It is important to take into consideration that the successful outcome of the talks will require strong regional and international support.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Assistant Secretary- General Pobee for her briefing and welcome the participation of Ambassador Mohamed in today’s meeting. This week marks seven months since fighting erupted in the Sudan, during which the lives of the Sudanese people have been upended. While the conflict continues to spread, violence has become widespread, including sexual violence. As Assistant Secretary-General Pobee mentioned earlier, more than 6,000 civilians, including women and children, have been killed since the fighting began in April. I would therefore like to emphasize three points today. First, all parties must commit themselves to an immediate, permanent and sustainable ceasefire.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates will continue to work closely with international partners, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to support refugees and displaced people throughout the world and ensure adequate living conditions for them.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“International efforts must also be intensified to address climate change. According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, the number of displaced people around the world due to climate change is expected to reach more than 1 billion in 2050. Therefore, establishing effective strategies to adapt to climate change and limit its repercussions are essential to reduce the number of displaced people. We look forward to continuing and furthering discussions on that issue during the twenty- eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which the United Arab Emirates will host next month.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Those facilities are currently hosting nearly 670,000 displaced people. Bombardment has also hit other civilian objects protected under international humanitarian law. More than 8,000 people have been killed, nearly 70 per cent of whom are women and children. We also reject attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians and call upon Israel to cancel its orders regarding the evacuation of more than 1 million people from northern to southern Gaza. Thirdly, the focus must be on addressing the root causes of forced displacement to avoid the suffering it entails. That approach would be more efficient and cost- effective for the international community. It requires promoting development in countries that lack economic opportunities along with preventing and resolving conflicts peacefully.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Therefore, we call for the intensification of international diplomatic efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis, address the deteriorating humanitarian situation of the Rohingya and create conditions conducive to their voluntary, safe, sustainable and dignified return to a stable homeland. We once against underscore the situation of refugees and internally displaced people in Gaza. There is an urgent need to stop the war and protect civilians from the ongoing Israeli bombardment, which has even hit the places where people sought refuge. That includes a strike on a refugee camp in Jabaliya today, which, according to initial reports, led to hundreds of deaths and injuries. Israel has bombed 42 per cent of facilities related to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Secondly, refugees must be protected from all forms of violence, especially sexual and gender-based violence, by establishing preventative programmes and providing safe spaces for refugees. That should be done while exploring ways to enable refugees to return in a safe, voluntary and dignified manner when favourable conditions exist. In that context, we would like to point out the Rohingya refugee ordeal. Although it is one of the worst humanitarian crises for refugees in the world, it does not receive sufficient attention from the international community.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“In that context, I would like to focus on the catastrophic conditions of almost 2 million people in the Gaza Strip, who have been subjected to continuous Israeli bombing for three weeks. Even before the outbreak of the war, which has displaced more than 60 per cent of civilians, two thirds of Gaza’s population were refugees already living in difficult conditions. As everyone is aware, the situation has deteriorated further, especially after Israel imposed a complete siege on the Gaza strip on 9 October by cutting off electricity, water, food and medical supplies except for a handful of shipments of less than 4 per cent of the commodities that used to enter before the war began. Under those alarming circumstances, we stress the need to ensure safe and sustainable access to humanitarian aid throughout Gaza.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“That requires strengthening coordination with relevant humanitarian organizations and United Nations agencies, along with cooperating with host Governments to ensure safe access to relief aid. This issue is one of the foreign policy priorities of the United Arab Emirates, and we are committed to delivering humanitarian aid to refugees and internally displaced people around the world with the aim to alleviate their suffering, including by facilitating and establishing air bridges. My country expeditiously sent extensive tons of food and medical supplies immediately after the outbreak of crises in Ukraine, the Sudan and Palestine, and also in the aftermath of the earthquakes and floods that occurred in Syria, Türkiye, Libya, Afghanistan and Pakistan this year.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mr. Grandi for his briefing and valuable work. We are discussing an extremely important issue today. The number of displaced people around the world is continuously rising while, at the same time, many of them lack protection and basic services. That requires from the international community making urgent and collective efforts to support displaced persons, including both internally displaced persons and refugees. In that regard, I would like to focus on the following areas. First, all internally displaced people and refugees must have equal access to basic services, including health care, food and drinking water, while taking into account the needs of women and children, who are significantly impacted by conflict.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Allowing for the war to go on without a just and lasting resolution will only prolong the humanitarian suffering of the Ukrainian people. We have reiterated, many times over, that there is no military solution to the conflict and that only direct negotiations will produce a sustainable peace between Russia and Ukraine. That remains our position, and we reaffirm our willingness to support any credible efforts to that end. In our region, we are deeply familiar with the cost of allowing such conflicts to fester. As we speak, another bloody chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is being written, with a horrific and disproportionate impact on civilians. It is not nearly enough to have meetings and talk about terrible situations across the world.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“We note with concern that winter will soon begin, and we highlight the need for civilians to have access to electricity and heating. Just last month, attacks hitting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure affected the supply of power in nearly one third of Ukraine’s oblasts. We underline that civilians and civilian objects must never be the target of an attack, and we stress the need for the parties to armed conflict to refrain from attacking, destroying and rendering useless objects that are indispensable to the survival of civilian populations. The law is also clear about the imperative to protect civilians and humanitarian and medical workers. We express our condolences to the families and loved ones of the six humanitarian workers who were killed in Ukraine over the past month and reiterate that humanitarian workers must be protected.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“Ukraine’s ports were also damaged by repeated strikes, which reduces Ukraine’s ability to export grain and other food items, keeping prices stubbornly high around the world and affecting the lives of the world’s poorest people. The expansion of conflict in the Black Sea poses risks to commerce and the livelihoods of people living around the Black Sea. Fighting has also been heavy and has affected civilian communities near the front lines. In recent weeks, villages in eastern Ukraine have been evacuated. Hundreds of children have had to leave their homes, in addition to the two thirds of children in Ukraine who have already been displaced by the conflict. The war’s longevity is only increasing the suffering borne by civilians.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“I begin by thanking Mr. Rajasingham, Director for Coordination, Coordination Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for his valuable briefing today. Our meeting today comes after 18 months of unrelenting war in Ukraine. The war has had tremendous consequences for the civilian population. Eleven million people have been displaced and more than 9,500 people have been killed, 545 of them children. There has been no reprieve from the war. Indeed, hostilities have expanded in recent months. Following the expiration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July, conflict has intensified in the Black Sea.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“As we have done before and will continue to do, we urge all parties to the conflict in Ukraine to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law. The protection of civilians and civilian objects is paramount. Although the numbers of deaths, casualties and displaced civilians provide a stark reminder of the cost this war has wrought on the people of Ukraine, the invisible trauma and long-lasting impacts on the population will also leave their indelible mark. The United Arab Emirates stands ready to work with all partners in the pursuit of dialogue and diplomacy and to pave the way towards a just and sustainable peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, in line with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“That includes the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects, as supported by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Armed conflict and the chaos that so often accompanies it create a set of conditions that could lead to unforeseen and unfortunate consequences. Therefore, the United Arab Emirates urges all parties to mitigate the risks associated with arms transfers, storage and deployment, in particular in situations of armed conflict. Ultimately, the most effective way to address the risks associated with the transfer, storage and deployment of weapons in time of war is to bring the conflict to a definitive end.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“I thank Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Mr. Ebo for his valuable briefing, and I welcome the participation of the representative of Ukraine in today’s meeting. Essential to the right to self-defence that all Member States possess is the ability to develop defence capabilities. With such activities comes certain risks and, with those risks, responsibilities for mitigation. To that end, we stress the importance of taking measures to safeguard weapons during their transfer, storage and deployment. We once again affirm our support for the efforts made by the United Nations, in conjunction with Member States, to develop standards and best practices in the pursuit of the global enhancement of weapons safety.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“Extreme weather phenomena result in consequences such as rising sea levels, food and water insecurity and fierce competition for resources, compelling millions of people to leave their countries. In order to prevent and address climate-induced displacement, we must urgently invest in promoting the capacity of communities for resilience and adaptation. It is therefore critical to focus on the nexus between climate change and conflicts and on how to support fragile and conflict-affected States, as well as those States that will be affected by climate-induced migration and displacement. Finally, I would like to reaffirm that the United Arab Emirates will continue to work with all relevant stakeholders to meet the needs of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers and to strengthen prevention and protection mechanisms.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“As we have previously mentioned in the context of strengthening collective efforts to address the challenges related to displacement, the United Arab Emirates announced at the International Conference on Migration and Development, held in Rome, that it would contribute $100 million in support of development projects in countries affected by irregular migration, including by supporting the initiatives proposed in Rome. We must acknowledge that climate-induced migration is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades, with forecasts by the Institute for Economics and Peace estimating that by 2050, more than 1 billion people could be displaced worldwide as a result of climate change and natural disasters.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“The international community must work collectively to support countries’ efforts to address irregular migration and its root causes while respecting their sovereignty. We need to enhance current national cooperation mechanisms among countries of origin, transit and destination while supporting relevant regional and international agencies and initiatives. We must also enhance the capacity of countries of transit to address irregular migration, human trafficking and relevant transnational organized crime.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“We reiterate that improving our international response to this phenomenon requires a common international approach that focuses on addressing the causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, not only on addressing their ongoing impacts. That also requires promoting development, stability and prosperity in communities across all stages of peace operations. Moreover, it is important in post-conflict situations to create an environment conducive to the voluntary and safe return of refugees and displaced persons to their communities. That can be done through early recovery and reconstruction projects which will help refugees to live a normal life after returning to their homes.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“We are concerned in particular about the situation in the Mediterranean. Reports of the Secretary-General indicate that the number of dead and missing persons trying to cross to Europe between August 2022 and June 2023 was 77 per cent higher than the same period in the previous year. That trend demands the international community’s attention. In that connection, we support the renewal of the Security Council’s mandate to Member States and regional organizations to combat networks of migrant smuggling and human trafficking off the coast of Libya. That is an important mechanism, but the international community must do more in that regard.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the briefers for their briefings on the situation of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Today, we are discussing an important issue. The world faces many interconnected challenges, foremost of which are conflicts, climate change and food insecurity. That compels and exacerbates the displacement and migration of millions of people, amounting to more than 110 million displaced people worldwide, half of whom are displaced owing to conflicts. Many of them face additional risks while seeking refuge and safety, especially women and children, who are subjected to sexual and gender-based violence. In that regard, we stress the need to provide protection to refugees and displaced people, respect their rights and provide them with basic services.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“In that context, we believe that holding the first National Economic Conference and implementing its recommendations are some of the steps that will help to reduce humanitarian needs and promote development in South Sudan.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“According to the United Nations Environment Programme, South Sudan is among the five most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. We also welcome the Secretary-General’s inclusion in his report of an analysis on climate and peace and security in South Sudan, in line with resolution 2677 (2023). We hope those efforts will combine to help to strengthen resilience in the face of the extreme weather patterns that have so far led to the internal displacement of 2 million people in South Sudan, in addition to exacerbating community tensions resulting from competition for resources. In conclusion, we reaffirm that ensuring sustainable efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in South Sudan requires addressing immediate challenges while also focusing on enabling long-term recovery in areas such as economic revitalization.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“As Special Representative of the Secretary-General Pramila Patten confirmed during her visit to South Sudan earlier this week, those heinous crimes are unacceptable, and their perpetrators must be held accountable. It is important for UNMISS to continue to fulfil its mandate to protect women and children, prevent sexual violence and support victims. We are encouraged by the growing interest in addressing climate change in South Sudan, as evidenced by the current discussions at the community level and the initiatives announced by the Government of South Sudan during the Africa Climate Summit, held this month. The initiatives are aimed at increasing the production of renewable energy and using smart agriculture systems to reduce the damaging effects of climate change.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“In that context, we encourage the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to continue its communication with local communities, facilitate dialogue and promote confidence-building, as we saw recently in Central Equatoria. We continue to value the ongoing efforts of UNMISS to protect civilians in an integrated and coordinated manner, including by working alongside the Government to de-escalate tensions and enhance security at the Malakal protection-of-civilians site. As appropriate, we encourage UNMISS to coordinate with humanitarian organizations to ensure the safe delivery of relief assistance and civilians’ ability to access it safely. We are also deeply concerned about the harsh reality that many women and girls are dealing with due to sexual violence.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“We hope that the efforts of the recently established Government-trilateral joint task force aimed at supporting the constitution-making and electoral processes will help the parties make progress in completing them. Alongside those efforts, it is also vital to address the security challenges that are impeding the establishment of lasting peace and stability in South Sudan, especially the cycle of violence among the various communities. That requires understanding and addressing the root causes of violence, including competition over limited resources, while also promoting dialogue and peaceful coexistence among the communities.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“The Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2023/657) that little progress has been made in that implementation, and it is therefore important that the parties continue to work together in the coming months to overcome their differences and resolve the main issues outstanding in the peace agreement, in accordance with the road map and its timeline. That includes the start of phase II of the deployment of the necessary unified forces. Political will and commitment to dialogue remain essential to achieving those objectives. It would be remiss of me not to mention the important role played by regional and international partners in supporting South Sudan.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative Mr. Nicholas Haysom and Director of Operations and Advocacy Ms. Edem Wosornu for their valuable briefings. We also appreciate the statement delivered by Ms. Racheal Juan. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan in today’s meeting. This month marks five years since the signing of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, and our meeting is taking place at a time when the country and the region are experiencing serious security and humanitarian challenges. We therefore believe this is an important opportunity to reiterate the need for the signatory parties to be committed to fully implementing the Agreement and making tangible progress towards lasting peace.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“The diplomatic path towards peace remains fraught, but it is the only path that offers hope in bringing about a just and sustainable end to this devastating conflict, in line with the United Nations Charter. The United Arab Emirates stands ready to support all genuine efforts to that end.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Last year, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Counter-Terrorism Centre of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research released the technical guidelines to facilitate the implementation of resolution 2370 (2017) and related international standards and good practices on preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons. The technical guidelines provide practical tools that can support the development and implementation of national policies and facilitate international coordination. We encourage all Member States to consult it, as appropriate. The most effective way to mitigate the risks associated with weapons transfers during wartime is to end the war. We therefore repeat our call for de-escalation and dialogue.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Given the interconnected nature of such challenges, it is critical that competent national authorities protect against the risk of weapons diversion and that international actors cooperate, as appropriate, to bolster those efforts. The Council has recognized the need to address such risks in different situations around the world, including in December with the adoption of presidential statement 2022/7 condemning the flow of weapons, military equipment, unmanned aerial systems and improvised explosive device components to terrorist groups.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her informative briefing, and I welcome Ukraine’s participation in today’s meeting. All Members States of the United Nations have the right to self-defence and to manage their national security and defence systems, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. It is also vital that risks associated with the transfer, storage and deployment of weapons are carefully managed. As we have seen in other contexts, the threat of weapons ending up in the hands of terrorist groups and other malign actors, which may target civilians and negatively impact security and stability, is significant. Preventing the diversion of weapons to such groups is of particular consequence.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates stresses the importance of ending the cycle of escalation, confrontation and stalemate through constructive dialogue and quiet diplomacy, in the absence of threats and provocations. That is the best way to reduce tensions and rebuild trust with a view to achieving security and stability on the Korean peninsula. We encourage the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cooperate with the United Nations organs and the international community on all issues related to peace, security, non-proliferation and human rights. At the same time, we also stress the importance of the Council adopting a unified approach to dealing with threats to international peace and security, including on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“My country notes that humanitarian organizations provide their services on the basis of the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality, and their active and non-politicized work has previously contributed to improving conditions for civilians in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We therefore hope that the relief organizations of the United Nations will soon be able to return to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to support and assist those in need. We also urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to prioritize the safety of its people and channel its limited resources to ensure food security and meet all development needs.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“United Nations reports have indicated that more than 40 per cent of the population suffer from acute malnutrition and approximately 20 per cent of children suffer from stunted growth. In that context, my country stresses the importance of strengthening cooperation frameworks between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the organs, mechanisms and committees of the United Nations concerned with human rights, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and of engaging positively and effectively with them in a way that contributes to enhancing and protecting human rights.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“We call upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to respect international law, stop its flagrant violations and comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions, including by stopping its continued launching of ballistic missiles. The United Arab Emirates attaches great importance to international human rights law, especially the primary responsibility of States to protect and promote human rights within their territories and jurisdiction, which is a fundamental principle of the United Nations system. We are deeply concerned about United Nations reports of continued violations of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as well as sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls, the abduction of foreign nationals and other violations.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, for his briefing. We listened closely to the briefing by Ms. Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We also listened to the moving briefing and call made by Mr. Ilhyeok Kim, civil society representative. The United Arab Emirates condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for continuing the development of its nuclear and ballistic capabilities, which poses a clear threat not only to neighbouring States but also to international peace and security.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“We encourage all relevant actors to engage with a pragmatic and constructive spirit, such as that which led to the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the memorandum of understanding on Russian fertilizers and food products a year ago in Istanbul. That engagement could again mitigate the impacts of the conflict and eventually end the conflict itself. It is time to redouble efforts to achieve a just, sustainable peace in Ukraine in line with the Charter of the United Nations and that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Finally, as this is the last meeting of the Council for July, I would like to conclude by congratulating the United Kingdom for its presidency this month. And we look forward to supporting the United States during its presidency in August.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source