UAE Reiterates Commitment To Global Peace

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Photo: WAM)

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cooperation between regional and international mechanisms to achieve the shared goals of global peace, security, and prosperity at the UN Security Council.

In a written statement for the Open Debate on cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations, specifically the role of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, OIF, the UAE applauded the organisation for its support of UN initiatives that address challenges in French-speaking countries.

“Regional organisations have a unique advantage and better understanding of peace and security challenges in their respective regions,” the UAE stated. “The geographical proximity and close historical and cultural ties among their members give regional organisations a distinct ability to play a constructive role in the pursuit of peaceful solutions to conflicts.”

The UAE reiterated that the Security Council should strengthen its cooperation with regional organisations on preventative diplomacy, in accordance with the Charter of the UN. The UAE stressed that swift action taken by regional organisations in response to early warning signs is not only the most effective way to addressing issues of peace and security, but also the most cost-effective.

The UAE encouraged continued progress in enhancing consultation and coordination between the UN and regional organisations on peacekeeping and welcomed recent collaboration between the UN’s Department of Peace Operations, Department of Operational Support, and the OIF to build the capacity of peacekeepers and promote multilingualism in field operations. In this regard, the UAE stated it is offering training in several languages to its cadets in the Women, Peace and Security Training Programme in collaboration with UN-Women.

Furthermore, the UAE stated that regional organisations need to strengthen efforts that highlight the positive work of young people in issues of peace and security, adding that the meaningful inclusion of youth in decision-making processes not only leads to a more peaceful and dynamic society, but also provides alternatives to challenges created by cycles of extremism and violence. To that end, the UAE commended the OIF in supporting youth networks involved in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

The Arab nation became an associate member of the OIF in 2018 after joining the organisation as an observer member in 2010.

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