UAE minister Lana Nusseibeh discusses nation’s first year on UN Security Council

UAE minister Lana Nusseibeh discusses nation’s first year on UN Security Council

'We consistently articulated our vision that an open, cooperative, and inclusive world order is more indispensable today than ever before,' she says

By WAM Published: Thu 5 Jan 2023, 2:33 PM

Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, participated in an eye-opening discussion that reflected back on the progress achieved during the UAE's first year on the United Nations Security Council. It was hosted by the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) on Wednesday.

The discussion, which was moderated by Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of AGDA, was also attended by members of the diplomatic community, ambassadors, foreign policy experts, academics, and AGDA's students.

The interactive conversation reaffirmed that the UAE continues to work collaboratively with other member states to ensure that the body effectively addresses current and future challenges. It highlighted the UAE's active and crucial role in efforts concerning climate change, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, international law, and peacekeeping.

Nusseibeh shed light on the pivotal moments that took place at the Council over the past year. She also provided in-depth insights based on her experience on the Council, which plays a crucial role