Sheikh Abdullah leads UAE delegation at UN General Assembly

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will lead the UAE delegation at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York from September 22 to 29.

The UAE delegation will engage with member states, UN officials, and the relevant partners in discussions focused on finding shared solutions to pressing global challenges and strengthening collective action, particularly to address threats to international peace and security.

Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE's strong alignment with the objectives of the UN80 Initiative, emphasising the country’s dedication to supporting an effective and efficient United Nations that delivers on its core purposes under the UN Charter and stands as a steadfast advocate for the principles of international law.

“As we look to the next eight decades, the work ahead will require a UN that is more resilient, efficient, and effective – one that leads collective action, unites global efforts, and transforms today’s challenges into opportunities for a better world for generations to come,” he said.

The UAE delegation will also take part in several high-level meetings, including the Two-State Solution Conference, the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit, the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN, the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, added, “The UN General Assembly serves as a pivotal platform to address the urgent threats facing international peace and security, as well as the challenges hindering progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, strengthening multilateralism and upholding the principles of the UN Charter are not optional, but essential to building a safer, fairer, and more prosperous future for all.”