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The UAE and Russia have called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, following the strike on a hospital in Gaza.
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The UAE has requested an emergency UNSC meeting to be convened as soon as possible in light of Israel’s announcement that it is “expanding ground operations” in Gaza.
Read the UAE's statement on the matter:
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Earlier today, the General Assembly paid tribute to a wise & honorable leader, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the late president of the UAE.
He will forever be remembered in our hearts as a kind man who had an extraordinary vision for his people.
May he rest in peace.
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Yesterday, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the landmark 🇦🇪🇬🇧 resolution 2686 on
#tolerance
and international peace & security. It is the first resolution of its kind. Here's an explainer on the most important aspects of the resolutions and what it means. A 🧵:
(1/6)
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And just like that…the UAE’s term on the Security Council has come to an end.
It was truly an honor and a privilege and I couldn’t have chosen a better team to serve with. ✨️
Video:
@maha_harqoos
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UAE has called for an urgent UNSC meeting tomorrow, on the rapidly escalating situation in the West Bank & its impact on the viability of the two-state solution.
Extremist settler violence & reports of Israeli raids put a political horizon for Israel & Palestine at severe risk.
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On International Day on
#WomenInDiplomacy
, & during the UAE's presidency, I dedicate this post to our Political Coordinator Ghasaq Shaheen, who leads a team of experts with strength & perseverance, & navigates us away from any crisis that befalls us.
Thank you Madame PC!
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The UAE and China called for an urgent meeting of the Security Council regarding the recent concerning developments at Al-Aqsa mosque.
Read the UAE’s statement below on the matter.📄
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The UAE & Malta have called for a UN Security Council meeting next week on the deeply concerning developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and the severe impact on women and children. We have also requested
@unwomenchief
and
@unicefchief
to brief.
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"We cannot doom millions of people to misery because diplomacy is hard. We must keep trying, again, and again, and again. "
- Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh
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In light of the concerning developments in
#Gaza
, the UAE, along with
@franceonu
,
@irishmissionun
,
@NorwayUN
and
@Chinamission2un
called for a closed meeting to be held on Monday 8th of August.
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In light of the worsening situation in Gaza and the attack on the Al-Shifa Hospital and repeated attacks on Jabalia refugee camp, the UAE and China called for closed consultations to be convened tomorrow 6 November at 3pm.
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Reflecting on the end of the UAE’s second UNSC presidency. Many difficult decisions were made in hopes of preserving diplomacy and steering clear from the line of fire, but they were in many ways our most beautiful moments and achievements.
A thread 🧵:
(1/5)
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History will remember that on the 22nd of December, diplomacy has prevailed.
After many sleepless nights, endless negotiations, and never-ending arguments, the
#UNSC
has adopted a UAE-penned resolution (2720) on scaling up and monitoring aid to Gaza.
(1/5)
🧵
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The UAE, Japan & France requested a meeting in closed consultations this Friday to hear from DSG
@AminaJMohammed
on her recent trip to
#Afghanistan
, including her engagements, the messages she relayed, and her candid assessment of the situation. 1/2
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When discussing the humanitarian needs of women and girls, I also spoke about the desperate need of thousands of women and girls trapped in Gaza, cut off from food, water, medicine, electricity, and with no safe place to go.
We must all do more.
During the UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting on preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence hosted by Albania, the UK, and the US,
#UAExUNSC
emphasized the need to:
➡️ Prioritise the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence by addressing its root
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Recognizing the value of an informed public & access to information,
Stressing the UAE's ongoing efforts to engage with the media & public, including via social media,
1. Declares the creation of a Twitter account for the UAE Spokesperson to the UN;
2. Invites all to follow.
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Proud to see my mentor
@AmieraAlHefeiti
co-chair the
the first Women, Peace & Security Informal Experts Group’s meeting on Afghanistan in 2023.
Fun fact: the
#UAE
is the first Arab country to co-chair the group in the history of the Security Council.
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Today, I delivered a statement on chemical weapons in Syria at the Security Council.
The chemical weapons track, while contentious, should be focused on discussions that are of a technical nature and are not politicised.
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The UAE & Japan called for a private meeting of the
#UNSC
on Afghanistan to be convened on 13 January in light of the latest decisions announced by the Taliban and their impact, including on the humanitarian situation.
Read the UAE’s latest statement 📄:
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In light of the dire and escalating situation in Gaza, including the spiraling health crisis amidst continued attacks on hospitals, the UAE has called for an open briefing which will be held tomorrow 10 November at 3PM. We also requested
@DrTedros
to brief.
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In light of the alarming developments in the situation in the occupied West Bank, the UAE has urgently called for the Security Council to convene in closed consultations tomorrow, 28 February.
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The UAE has requested the President of the
@UN
Security Council to convene an emergency meeting on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 regarding the 20 July attack in Iraq's Dohuk Governorate.
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An excellent resource for newly elected UNSC members. This was my favorite quote from Kuwait's PR 🇰🇼 in 1979, it felt particularly familiar during our complex presidency in March.
Newly-elected
#UNSC
members should take ample time to celebrate before measuring the tasks ahead.🥂
But as some have already queried us about the book, for some reason it's selling on Amazon for almost 2x its normal price.😯
Please don't pay that much, but look for other sellers!
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In 76 years of
@UN
history, only 25 female Permanent Representatives have served on the UN Security Council.
Inspiring to see more women PRs leading their countries at the Council in the last decade. Ambassador Nusseibeh 🇦🇪 is also the second Arab woman PR following
@AmbKawar
🇯🇴
With today's
#UNSC
elections, if Malta, Switzerland, UAE, UK & US continue to be represented by female PRs, as of 2023, 27 female PRs will have served on the Security Council since 1946.
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In light of the deeply concerning resumption of hostilities and the continuing dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the UAE has urgently called for closed consultations of the UNSC on Monday, 4 December with USG
@DicarloRosemary
as a briefer.
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Today the Security Council renewed the cross-border aid mechanism that delivers aid to NW Syria.
Negotiations these past couple of days were not easy.
But the main task of a diplomat is to achieve compromise in the face of disagreement.
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The
#UAE
is a proud co-sponsor of the Arab Group resolution on the 'Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations' that calls for a humanitarian truce and a cessation of hostilities in Gaza.
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“When you are from the region, or you are living in the Occupied Palestinian Territories or in Israel, losing hope is not an option.”
Ambassador Nusseibeh’s remarks to the press.
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The meeting will take place at 11a.m.
Briefers include: ASG Khalid Khairi
@UNDPPA
, Dr.
@MarwanMuasher
, Vice President for Studies at
@CarnegieEndow
and former Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan, and
@EpshtainItay
at
@NRC_Norway
.
Watch it here:
UAE has called for an urgent UNSC meeting tomorrow, on the rapidly escalating situation in the West Bank & its impact on the viability of the two-state solution.
Extremist settler violence & reports of Israeli raids put a political horizon for Israel & Palestine at severe risk.
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UPDATE: Permanent Representatives of the
#UAE
, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland will make an announcement on Climate, Peace and Security at 2:45 p.m today at the Security Council stakeout.
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Resolution 2686 adopts a holistic approach that promotes
#tolerance
and peaceful coexistence to address hate speech, racism & all forms of extremism and strengthens the Council's approach to conflict prevention.
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"We appreciate all journalists who risk their lives on the front lines of conflict to provide accurate reporting even amid challenging situations."
Read the UAE's statement delivered by our political coordinator Ghasaq Shaheen at the Arria-formula meeting today.
We thank
@irishmissionun
for convening today's timely Arria-formula meeting on protection of journalists in situations of armed conflict.
UNSC must consider:
1⃣Impact of digital tech, including social media
2⃣Gendered dimensions of attacks
Full statement
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Why did the UNSC need this resolution?
There is a direct link between hate speech, racism, and all forms of extremism to the outbreak of conflicts around the world. The genocide in Rwanda is a clear example.
(2/6)
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Yesterday the UNSC adopted a historic and a breakthrough resolution on Sudan Sanctions. The resolution adopted includes a proposal made by the regional bloc (A3 +
#UAE
) to include a ‘sunset clause’ which changes the format of the sanctions from open-ended to time-bound. (1/3)
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In light of the alarming developments in the occupied Palestinian territory,
@UAEMissionToUN
,
@franceonu
, &
@Chinamission2un
called for a closed meeting of the UNSC.
The closed consultations will be held tomorrow immediately after the meeting on Sudan.
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"We are deeply concerned by evidence of a policy of targeting of politically active women by the Houthis."
WPS Champions 🇦🇪🇮🇪🇦🇱🇧🇷🇰🇪🇲🇽🇳🇴🇬🇧 stand in solidarity with the women of
#Yemen
at the stakeout.
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What does Resolution 2686 do? It requests:
1. UN peacekeeping and political missions to monitor hate speech, racism, and acts of extremism.
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The UAE has also requested
@PalestineRCS
director General
@Marwan2020
to brief the Security Council in the meeting.
Palestinian voices must be heard.
In light of the dire and escalating situation in Gaza, including the spiraling health crisis amidst continued attacks on hospitals, the UAE has called for an open briefing which will be held tomorrow 10 November at 3PM. We also requested
@DrTedros
to brief.
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We are grateful to the 13 UNSC members who voted for the UAE’s resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire. It was co-sponsored by over 100 UN member states, the record for a country or regional file at the Council. Unfortunately, the draft was vetoed. (1/4)
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Permanent Representatives of the
#UAE
, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland will make an announcement on Climate, Peace and Security at 12:30 p.m. at the Security Council stakeout.
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Women who lead by example.
🇦🇪 🇳🇴
#WomeninDiplomacy
FM
@AHuitfeldt
hosting Minister Reem Al Hashemy from
#UAE
at
#OsloForum
Norway appreciates working closely with the UAE in the
#UNSecurityCouncil
, on the Women Peace & Security agenda, Climate & Security,
#Afghanistan
, Syria,
#Yemen
.
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But like every diplomat, I know that this is not the end. This is only the beginning. More work lies ahead of us.
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It also emphasizes that States must respect & ensure human rights. The universal principles of tolerance & peaceful coexistence, plus human rights & gender equality aren't competing interests.
They are mutually reinforcing & should be promoted & implemented.
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(Continued)
2. The SG to provide an oral briefing to the Council in a public meeting on the implementation of the resolution.
3. The SG to swiftly inform the Council about threats to international peace and security relating to the matters addressed in the resolution.
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Briefers in the closed consultations are
@TWennesland
&
@UNReliefChief
.
In light of the worsening situation in Gaza and the attack on the Al-Shifa Hospital and repeated attacks on Jabalia refugee camp, the UAE and China called for closed consultations to be convened tomorrow 6 November at 3pm.
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Main message on
#Afghanistan
: A business-as-usual approach is not sufficient.
ICYMI: Watch Ambassador Nusseibeh and Ambassador Kimihiro address the press on
#UNAMA
& the Independent Assessment on Aghanistan.
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This is not complicated. What is unfolding in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe. How many more warnings from world leaders, from the UN, and from humanitarians will it take for the UNSC to be allowed to act?
(3/4)
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There is no moral, political, or military justification for this war on Gaza to continue. Yesterday’s veto only strengthens our resolve, with overwhelming support of the International community, to come to the aid of the Palestinian people by establishing a
#CeasefireNOW
(2/4)
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This came after seeing hundreds of trucks stopped at the Rafah border.
What was needed became crystal clear: The establishment of a UN aid mechanism to accelerate humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza in order to ensure that aid reaches Palestinians in need.
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It is important to note that this is the first Security Council resolution since 2009 to refer to “the Palestinian state” and the first time that the Security Council has referred to a “cessation of hostilities” since 7 October 2023.
(5/5)
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In light of concerning developments in Gaza, the UAE,
@franceonu
, and
@Chinamission2un
have urgently called for the Security Council to convene a closed meeting tomorrow afternoon.
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For the remaining days of our term, we will work around the clock to ensure that the Security Council acts to protect Gaza and its 2.3 million people. (4/4)
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#UAExUNSC
in 2023:
Co-penholder with 🇯🇵 on
#Afghanistan
.
Co-chair of the Women, Peace & Security Informal Experts Group alongside 🇨🇭
Co-chair of the Climate, Peace & Security Informal Experts Group alongside 🇨🇭🇲🇿
Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee
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This is not complicated. What is unfolding in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe. How many more warnings from world leaders, from the UN, and from humanitarians will it take for the UNSC to be allowed to act?
(3/4)
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A closed meeting is the most effective and appropriate format for the Council to hear from the DSG, given the sensitive nature of the visit and the fluid situation on the ground.
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Following the adoption on UNAMA scheduled tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Ambassador Nusseibeh and Ambassador Kimihiro will speak to the press at the Security Council stakeout, as co-penholders on
#Afghanistan
.
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@pass_blue
@pass_blue
Please read Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh’s statement on the killing of
#ShireenAbuAkleh
from last week. Also note that the UAE was the co-penholder, alongside Norway & US, on the UNSC press statement strongly condemning her killing.
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UPDATE: it is now at 2:50PM.
Permanent Representatives of the
#UAE
, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland will make an announcement on Climate, Peace and Security at 12:30 p.m. at the Security Council stakeout.
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There is no moral, political, or military justification for this war on Gaza to continue. Yesterday’s veto only strengthens our resolve, with overwhelming support from the International community, to come to the aid of the Palestinian people by establishing a
#CeasefireNOW
(2/4)
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Programme of Work Update:
Following numerous requests from Member States, the presidency has scheduled a briefing on non-proliferation/DPRK tomorrow at 3PM.
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Ambassador Nusseibeh and
@AmbMKimani
will brief the press at 2:45 p.m. at the Security Council stakeout prior to the Arria-formula meeting on transnational activities of terrorist groups. Watch here:
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The resolution also demands that all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international law, including IHL, and deplores all attacks against civilians and civilian objects, as well as all violence and hostilities against civilians.
(4/5)
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Resolution 2720 also requests that the UN Secretary-General appoint a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator with responsibility for facilitating, coordinating, monitoring, and verifying humanitarian aid consignments in Gaza.
(3/5)
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Updates to today's UN Security Council schedule:
The Council will meet at 4pm today for a briefing under the agenda items “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine” and “Threats to international peace and security”.
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@MohannadShaddad
@UN
We are sad to see you go Muhannad! Wishing you continued success in your upcoming post. It was a pleasure working with you.
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Whilst it's important for the council to be transparent, it's equally important for the council to be effective and use available tools at it's disposal. A private meeting is one of these tools & it allows briefers, incl. civil society, to brief
#UNSC
on sensitive developments.
#UNSC
private mtg on
#Afghanistan
Friday: "seems the penholders" [UAE/Japan] wanted to create an "opportunity" for members to get an assessment from UN/NGO folks about the humanitarian effects of Taliban’s recent decisions & talk frankly
[no excuse]
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@RichardGowan1
@USUN
When
@RichardGowan1
weighs in after late night negotiations he's not part of....
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It was during the UAE’s presidency that the Council had sign language interpretation for some of its meetings for the very first time.
(4/5)
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It was during the UAE’s presidency that we adopted the landmark resolution on tolerance and international peace & security that recognizes extremism, hate speech, and racism as drivers contributing to the outbreak of conflict.
(2/5)
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Important thread from Ambassador Martin Kimani 🇰🇪 for those following the Security Council.
What’s the relevance of Security Council debates? Isn’t it all just hot air? I have heard these tough questions from young people who feel frustrated that the
@UN
is not responding adequately to the major threats to peace and security. Let me attempt to answer them
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@AhMukhtar
We agree, which is why UAE & Japan called for a meeting to discuss the latest restrictions by the Taliban. The humanitarian consequences of the decisions must be viewed within the context of the continued assault on Afghan women & girls' rights, including to an education.
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This breakthrough is not only important for the Council but for the people of
#Sudan
. After 18 years where measures were never reviewed or adjusted, the inclusion of the sunset clause means that the Council will review the measures - for the first time - in September 2024. (3/3)
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Sanctions are not intended to last forever. they are simply tools intended for maintaining or restoring international peace and security. The newly adopted resolution is an important development that serves as a pathway for the lifting of sanctions. (2/3)
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It was during the UAE’s presidency that we were able to adopt press elements after closed consultations on Sudan and MEPP.
(3/5)
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