Abdullah bin Zayed, Guterres discuss humanitarian situation in Gaza and developments in region
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of strengthening the international community’s efforts to end extremism, tensions, and escalating violence in the region. He also stressed the need to protect all civilian lives.
His Highness also stressed the importance of strengthening the humanitarian response to the needs of the people of Gaza and ensuring the safe and sustainable delivery of relief and medical aid to them.
The Secretary-General said that he sent a letter on the situation in Gaza to the President of the UN Security Council on 6th December 2023 invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter. Article 99 allows the Secretary-General to alert the Council about any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.
His Highness praised the Secretary-General’s efforts and informed him that the UAE will submit a draft resolution in the Security Council to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. The resolution will be submitted with the support of the Arab Group and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Related News
Shakhboot bin Nahyan Receives the African Union Commission High Representative for Mali and the Sahel
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, today received His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara, High Representative of the African Union Commission (AUC) for Mali and the Sahel, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi.
View Details
MoFA Receives a Copy of the Credentials of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium
H.E. Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Rik Van Droogenbroeck, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates.
View Details
Deputy Director of MoFA's Dubai Office receives consular credentials of Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany
Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Dubai Office, received the consular credentials of H.E. Dr. Jens Christian Ulrich Gaedtke, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during a meeting held at the Ministry's Dubai Office.
View Details
Abdullah bin Zayed, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discuss regional developments by phone
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the region during a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.
View Details