Mohammed bin Rashid and Mohammed bin Zayed: Reflects the active diplomacy of the state... and embodies the world's confidence in its policyسياس

Election of the UAE to membership in the Security Council for the period 2022-2023

Yesterday, the members of the United Nations General Assembly elected the UAE for membership in the Security Council, along with Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana for the period 2022-2023, which culminates in tireless diplomatic work that took place under the slogan “Stronger with our Union.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that "the election of the UAE to membership in the Security Council for the period 2022-2023 reflects its active diplomacy ... its international position ... and its distinguished development model."

His Highness added, in his account on Twitter, "All thanks to the Emirati diplomatic team led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed... We look forward to an active, positive and active membership period in the UN Security Council."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said that "the election of the UAE today to membership in the UN Security Council for the period 2022-2023 ... embodies the world's confidence in Emirati politics and the efficiency and effectiveness of its diplomatic system." .

His Highness added, in his account on Twitter: "Based on the principles and values ​​on which it was founded, the UAE will continue its responsibility to consolidate peace, cooperation and development on the international arena."

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said: "The UAE has always been ready to assume its share of the responsibility to confront urgent global challenges in cooperation with the international community, and this is the main motivation for our campaign for membership in the Security Council."

His Highness added, "The UAE has been committed to multilateral action, international law and the United Nations Charter since its establishment, and the country will continue to adhere to these principles during its membership in the Security Council.

I am confident that our history and our role as a trusted partner and mediator will enable us to make an effective contribution during the two years we will serve in the Security Council.

We are aware of the great responsibility associated with membership and the importance of the challenges facing the Council, and with all determination and perseverance, the UAE will be keen to maintain international peace and security.”

The UAE joined the United Nations in 1971, coinciding with the establishment of the state, and previously held a seat on the Security Council from 1986-1987.

The UAE's campaign for Security Council membership was based on its commitment to promoting inclusiveness, stimulating innovation, building resilience, and securing peace at all levels.

The UAE affirmed its firm belief in the importance of building bridges to strengthen relations between members of the Council, and to renew the confidence of member states in the ability of the Security Council to respond effectively to international challenges facing international peace and security.

The UAE was recommended by the Arab League in 2012, and the Asia-Pacific Group in June 2020, for its candidacy for membership in the Security Council.

The UAE officially launched its campaign in September 2020, and provided a series of virtual briefings to regional groups at the United Nations, which contributed to strengthening relations with member states. During these discussions, the UAE's commitment to listening to the concerns of all UN member states and taking their views was emphasized. taken into account during the period of state membership in the Council.

The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, said: "The role of the UAE in the Security Council stems from our belief that our values ​​and principles can help advance progress towards achieving our common goal of peace and security. internationals.”

During the two years we serve on the Council, our team here in New York and Abu Dhabi and around the world will seek to work constructively with our fellow Member States to overcome divisions and make tangible progress on the most serious challenges, beginning with building resilience. Climate change, to address global health crises and epidemics, and to take advantage of the potential of innovation to achieve peace.

The UAE will be committed to working in the Council in a spirit of cooperation and partnership.

I also congratulate Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana on their election to the Security Council (yesterday), and I look forward to working together to build a more inclusive and peaceful and secure future for all.”

This vote confirms the position of the UAE diplomacy, and its active mediation in major conflict theaters, through its moves to achieve the principle of maintaining international peace and security.

The UAE strongly urges to give precedence to the language of dialogue in dealing with all issues and crises. In the arenas of giving and humanitarian response, the UAE plays a leading role, regionally and internationally.

At the level of its humanitarian obligations, the UAE is relentlessly seeking to strengthen and coordinate relief and humanitarian and development aid programmes.

Mohamed Ben Rached:

• «The election of the UAE to membership in the Security Council reflects its international position and its distinguished development model».

• “All thanks to the Emirati diplomatic team, and we look forward to an active, positive and active membership period in the Security Council.”

Mohammed bin Zayed:

• "The UAE's election to the Security Council embodies the efficiency and effectiveness of its diplomatic system."

• “The UAE will continue its responsibility to consolidate peace, cooperation and development on the international scene.”

Abdullah bin Zayed:

• «The UAE has committed itself to multilateralism, international law and the Charter of the United Nations since its inception».

• "We realize the great responsibility associated with membership, and the UAE will be keen to maintain international peace and security."

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