New York (Union)
The United Arab Emirates called for resetting the compass of international action, towards a set of basic principles that we cannot deviate from, in light of the dangerous turns that the world is going through today, noting that foreign policy is based on building a balanced network of relations with the countries of the world, and supporting… Efforts to establish regional and international stability, reduce escalation, encourage dialogue, build bridges, and resolve crises instead of simply managing them.
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said in the UAE’s speech during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, yesterday: “From the platform of the General Assembly, which has always embraced the world and listened to its hopes and pains, we call on you to work together, in order to pass on our sons and daughters, and future generations. “A better world, in which they enjoy decent living, prosperity and stability, employing for this all the political, diplomatic and economic capabilities and tools we possess, harnessing the best progress and knowledge that humanity has achieved, in order to preserve life in all its manifestations and forms.”
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan pointed out that the UAE has kept this vision in mind, unleashing the wheel of progress in the fields of development, economy, education, technology and industry, noting that since the establishment of the UAE, it has been approved
A transparent foreign policy, based on building a balanced network of relations with the countries of the world, supporting efforts to establish regional and international stability, reducing escalation, encouraging dialogue and building bridges, and resolving crises instead of simply managing them.
He said: “In light of the dangerous turns that the world is going through today, it is necessary to reset the compass of international action towards a set of basic principles that we cannot deviate from, the most important of which is unifying the position on all thorny issues and supporting all peoples, away from double standards.” “Ensuring the protection of civilians, upholding the rule of law, adhering to human rights, and respecting the principles of good neighborliness.”
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, stressed the importance of returning to these principles, with the blatant violations witnessed by many conflicts in our region and the world that have deepened human suffering, taken us back decades, and caused huge waves of asylum and displacement, burdening the countries concerned and neighboring countries. In light of the continuation of the bloody war on the Gaza Strip, the wars in Sudan and Ukraine, and the crises in Yemen, Syria, Libya and the Sahel, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, and others.
He said: “Here we must remember that even wars have rules, and their parties must respect international law, including international humanitarian law.
In Gaza, an immediate and permanent ceasefire must be achieved, aid must be brought in urgently, fully, unhindered and on a large scale, hostages and detainees must be released, and relevant Security Council resolutions must be implemented.
He added: “Wise must be exercised in dealing with the accelerating, alarming regional developments in our region, and it seems that what we were warning about is now developing in a way that may become uncontrollable. Therefore, we regret seeing the war extending to Lebanon, at a time when we were looking forward to announcing the agreement.” For a deal that ends the war on Gaza, it is unacceptable to ignore the decisions and advisory opinions issued by the highest international judicial body, the International Court of Justice, including its temporary measures related to the war on Gaza.”
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan called for preserving the security and safety of peoples, and maintaining regional and international stability, including the security of navigation routes, international trade, and energy supplies, especially as terrorist and extremist groups continue to exploit peoples’ tragedies to achieve their political goals.
He said: “In Sudan, the warring parties must stop fighting immediately and permanently, and allow aid to enter across borders and conflict lines, in a sustainable and unhindered manner. We express our complete rejection of the warring parties’ continued targeting of civilians and obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid.
My country condemns, in the strongest terms, the blatant attack launched by the Sudanese Armed Forces on the residence of the UAE Ambassador in Khartoum, on the 29th of this September, in flagrant violation of the basic principle of the inviolability of diplomatic buildings and international conventions and customs, most notably the Vienna Convention. “For diplomatic relations, we call on the warring parties to engage seriously in peace talks.”
In this regard, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stressed the importance of building on the positive outcomes of the working group meetings in order to promote life-saving and peace in Sudan, and praised the initiatives that aim to reach a comprehensive solution to end the crisis, stressing the need to continue working with regional and international partners to raise Suffering on behalf of the brotherly Sudanese people for a safer and more prosperous life.
In Ukraine, where the effects of the war transcended seas and continents, he said: “A peaceful solution must be found that puts an end to this conflict, and the increase in international polarization that has accompanied it, refugee and prisoner crises, and repercussions on global food security.”
He added: “Through our continuous communication with all parties, my country contributed to the release of nearly two thousand prisoners of war through mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine, and we continue to push for dialogue, reducing escalation, and supporting recovery and reconstruction.”
He added: “When we talk about resolving the long-standing crises, we must reaffirm our full support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara region, while supporting the autonomy initiative within the framework of Moroccan territorial integrity.”
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said: “My country has refused to acknowledge the disruption of the international response in many crises, due to the escalation of international polarization and the obstacles imposed by the parties to the conflicts, so we worked to overcome the obstacles and harness the capabilities to continue humanitarian work and extend a helping hand.” For those in need in various parts of the earth, in commitment to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the founder of the UAE. Today, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, ordered the provision of urgent relief aid to the Lebanese people. Al-Shaqiq, worth $100 million, to support them in facing the current challenges.
He added: “When the scourge of war intensified in Sudan, pushing millions of people towards a multi-dimensional humanitarian catastrophe, my country harnessed its efforts to support the Sudanese people, as we recently contributed one hundred million dollars to strengthen the efforts of the United Nations to address the humanitarian repercussions of this war at home and in neighboring countries, in addition to establishing Two field hospitals in Chad to provide medical services to all those in need, including Sudanese refugees. Likewise, we have spared no effort in supporting the innocent people trapped in Gaza.
We worked to provide them with urgent aid by land, air and sea, and we sought to provide treatment for our sick and injured Palestinian brothers, by establishing a field hospital in Rafah in Gaza, and a floating hospital in Al-Arish, while we continued to evacuate the wounded and sick and their families from the Gaza Strip to receive treatment in hospitals in the UAE. Most of them are children and cancer patients.”
He added: “We also continued our support for UNRWA, in light of the vital role it plays in Gaza, and we welcome its recent launch of preliminary programs to resume its educational services in the Strip, saluting all the efforts made by those working in the humanitarian field, which represent the bright ray in the dark tunnel of war.”
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stressed the importance of taking concrete steps to establish an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution, to extricate the Palestinian issue from this vicious cycle in which it has been going on for 7 decades, and to consider forming a temporary international mission in the Gaza Strip at the invitation of An official statement from the Palestinian government, to address the humanitarian catastrophe, establish the foundations of security and the rule of law, and reunite Gaza and the West Bank under the reformed Palestinian Authority, to be able to move steadily towards finding a comprehensive and just political solution to the Palestinian issue.
He said: “My country believes that the State of Palestine, which a few days ago assumed its new seat in this hall like all other nations, has fulfilled the requirements for full membership in this organization, just as it deserved to be recognized by everyone as a fully qualified state under occupation.”
He added: “In parallel with our efforts in these files, my country continues its demands on Iran to end its occupation of the three Emirati islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, which are an integral part of the territory of the UAE, and we continue to urge it to respond to our repeated calls to resolve the issue through direct negotiations or Resorting to the International Court of Justice, and in all other cases, the UAE believes that diplomacy is our best option, as we cannot extinguish fire with fire.”
Building a safe and prosperous future
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said: “Building a secure and prosperous future requires modernizing multilateral action mechanisms, to enable them to keep pace with the grave challenges that surround us, and to play important roles in resolving conflicts and crises, especially after the international system in its current form was unable to prevent The most serious crimes, or accountability for them. This requires, first and foremost, the reform of the Security Council, through a comprehensive effort that includes all members of the United Nations, in a way that restores the Council’s credibility, helps it fulfill its mandate in maintaining international peace and security, and enables it to combat impunity, even in cases where the Council is unable to act. Due to polarization and political considerations.”
He called for the inclusion of developing and poor countries at the heart of international efforts, while ensuring that women and youth assume their natural and purposeful roles in all areas of joint action.
Crisis prevention
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan said: “In our busyness dealing with the prevailing reality, let us not lose sight of the importance of crisis prevention efforts, as the most dangerous wars in history did not arise overnight, but rather were an extension of years or decades of extremism and rhetoric.” Hatred and intolerance. This requires taking concrete steps to uphold the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and concerted regional and international efforts to extinguish the spark of conflicts before they ignite.”
He added: “Joint action is the only way to confront the risks that threaten the future of humanity and the planet, including climate change, as the outcomes of the 28th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, hosted by the UAE, highlighted what can be achieved if we work.” Together, especially after 198 countries adopted the historic UAE Agreement, which embodied an international consensus to put in place a set of measures to avoid the planet’s temperature rising above one and a half degrees Celsius, and to activate the Loss and Damage Fund to compensate the countries most affected by climate change.
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