UAE announces priorities for June 2023 UN Security Council Presidency

UAE announces priorities for June 2023 UN Security Council Presidency

NEW YORK: The United Arab Emirates announced human fraternity, climate change, peace and security and cooperation between the United Nations and Arab League as the main priorities of its presidency of the United Nations Security Council during June. As President, the UAE sets the Council’s Programme of Work in agreement with other members, presides over Council meetings, and facilitates the adoption of resolutions and other Council products. Throughout June, this will include 17 briefings in total, two meetings of troop-contributing countries, one debate, one open debate, 13 closed consultations and one informal interactive dialogue, in addition to seven adoptions. “We are pleased to assume the presidency of the UN Security Council for the second time during our term and fulfill our commitments, including securing peace, promoting inclusiveness, building resilience, and stimulating innovation,” said Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN. “By using all available tools, we can promote dialogue and bridge the views of Council members so that we can create consensus on the most urgent global issues and fully implement the Council’s mandate.” Ambassador Nusseibeh added: “Our Security Council presidency coincides with the proliferation of crises on the Council’s agenda, which threatens international peace and