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Shaheen

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  1. “With crises in the Middle East occupying a significant portion of the Security Council’s agenda, the Council and the League of Arab States would benefit from closer cooperation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and sustaining peace. In this regard, we support the holding of an annual briefing on cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States. In conclusion, we hope that today’s open debate will help further efforts on this organ’s cooperation with other United Nations organs to better deliver on its mandate. The United Arab Emirates will be a reliable partner in this journey, particularly when we take a seat at this table in 2022.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

  2. “The United Arab Emirates also supports greater interaction between the Council and the International Court of Justice, in accordance with its mandates under the Charter of the United Nations. The International Court of Justice plays a vital role in the peaceful resolution of disputes, as evidenced by the geographical diversity and wide variety of cases currently before it. The Court also contributes positively to the rule of law at the international level and plays a key role in defusing tensions among States. We want to emphasize the critical role of regional organizations in conflict prevention.”

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  3. “It is critical that the international community ensure their full, equal and meaningful participation across all sectors of society to build resilience, guarantee stability and promote prosperous and peaceful societies. To respond to these cross-cutting issues, we need to supplement near- term strategies with approaches that strengthen long- term resilience. Maintaining regular communication and transparency between the Council and wider United Nations membership is vital. It cannot be limited to an annual report submitted to the General Assembly. The United Arab Emirates supports regular engagement on shared priorities with the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as with the incoming President of the Council and the President of the General Assembly.”

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  4. “The Security Council would benefit from enhancing and standardizing its analysis of climate change-driven security implications. That includes building on the work of the climate security mechanism and the Council’s Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security. During our upcoming term on the Security Council, the United Arab Emirates will champion innovative approaches, such as using satellite imagery, predictive modelling and access to early data in order to allow the Council to act sooner and more effectively. Additionally, we are all clear that a world where women are empowered is a world where peace and prosperity are more durable.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

  5. “In our collective mission to make the United Nations and its organs better deliver on its mandates, we must shift gears in our approach from a strategy that mostly focuses on conflict management to one that prioritizes prevention. We welcome the Secretary-General’s focus on prevention in the Our Common Agenda report, particularly the proposal for a new agenda for peace. Without a doubt, addressing the root causes of conflict will yield long-term benefits that foster a culture of peace and resilience. We would like to draw attention today to the emerging challenges that have been identified in recent years and are clear examples of why the Council should collaborate with the rest of the United Nations system to achieve shared goals.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

  6. “At the outset, we would like to thank Mexico for organizing today’s open debate and directing our attention to preventative diplomacy. We also extend our thanks to our briefers today for their valuable insights. Peace and security are multifaceted concepts linked to sustainable development, women’s empowerment and the rule of law. If we do not approach them holistically, they are elusive. That is why the Security Council must enhance its coordination with other United Nations organs. A Council that is more open and receptive to coordination with other United Nations bodies, as well as with external stakeholders, is also a Council with more effective outcomes.”

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  7. “We are confident of States’ ability to create a world full of opportunities, security and sustainability through their commitment to multilateral mechanisms, cooperation and abiding by the purposes and principles of the Charter. We invite all States to join us in such efforts. In conclusion, I would like to wish Viet Nam every success in its presidency of the Security Council this month.”

    2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source

  8. “The United Arab Emirates is among the small number of countries worldwide to have consistently exceeded the United Nations targets by contributing more than 0.7 per cent of our gross national income for development assistance. In that regard, my country supports the suggestion in the concept note circulated ahead of this open debate (see S/2020/1, annex) regarding the need to build the capacity of States in order to abide by their legal obligations arising from Council resolutions. Given the belief of the United Arab Emirates in the importance of friendly relations between countries, which is one of the Charter’s goals, my country will host later this year the Dubai Expo 2020 under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. The objective is to build partnerships and present innovative ideas that will forge the world of tomorrow.”

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  9. “The Council should strengthen coordination with the League of Arab States and the African Union to address the sensitive security situation in the region. Chapter VIII of the Charter includes a framework to build on the comparative advantages that exist at the regional, subregional and international levels in dealing with today’s complex crises. Thirdly, the humanitarian cost of conflict, exacerbated by inconsistencies in the implementation of the Charter, must not be overlooked. In that regard, my country wishes to underscore that it will continue to play a leading role in supporting humanitarian projects in the region and beyond.”

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  10. “The United Arab Emirates would like to make some recommendations to enhance the implementation of the provisions of the Charter within the framework of our individual and collective responsibility to protect future generations from the scourge of war. First, the Security Council must consult and coordinate with the States concerned in order to be able to deal with the cases on its agenda more effectively, provided that consultations and coordination extend beyond the scope of countries experiencing conflicts to include neighbouring countries affected by instability, as they are most capable of understanding the nature and complexities of the conflict. Secondly, regional and subregional organizations can play a greater role in addressing regional tensions and achieving security and stability.”

    2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source

  11. “In that regard, the United Arab Emirates supports the call made by the Secretary-General to halt escalation in the region and revitalize international cooperation with the participation of the States of the region. The United Arab Emirates reaffirms its commitment to seeking political solutions and plays a mediation role and spreads the values of tolerance throughout our region, which continues to suffer from violence and extremism. We note in that regard the importance of benefiting from the good offices of the Secretary- General and activating the powers conferred upon him by Article 99 of the Charter, as an essential element in addressing potential threats to international peace and security at an early stage.”

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  12. “It is therefore necessary that, at this important stage, Member States strengthen their commitment to the Charter and to international law, which are the main guarantors of international peace and security, especially for small States that rely on the power of international law to protect their sovereignty and security. The United Arab Emirates believes that the peaceful settlement of disputes is one of the main pillars upon which the United Nations was founded. That is evident when it comes to addressing the issue of the three Emirati islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa. My country also supports the United Nations- led political processes for the peaceful settlement of disputes in the region.”

    2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source

  13. “The provisions of the Charter were drafted amid the effects of the Second World War, with its first sentence underscoring the determination to save future generations from the scourge of war. However, the ratification of the Charter alone is not enough to achieve its purposes and principles; continuous commitment and efforts by all States are required in order to achieve its noble goals. Increasing instances of non-compliance with the provisions of the Charter over the past decades have led to more instability and chaos, particularly in the light of the ongoing violations in our region by State and non-State actors of the principles of sovereignty and non-interference enshrined in the Charter.”

    2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source

  14. “Ms. Shaheen (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on its presidency of the Security Council this month. I also wish to commend you, Mr. President, for rightly choosing the topic of this open debate on how to strengthen respect for the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, especially in the context of maintaining international peace and security. Our meeting comes at a time when the Middle East is at a critical juncture of heightened tensions whose severity needs to be reduced, with diplomatic means used to spare the region further escalation. The signing of the United Nations Charter, approximately seventy-five years ago, was a critical point for the world’s transition from war to peace.”

    2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source