UN must remain mankind's 'hope' for next 80 years: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed

In his message to mark 80 years of the United Nations, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, underscored the importance of the UN Charter in "upholding peace and security".

With the "world faceing complex global challenges" Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed "the urgent need, now more than ever, to revive the principles and values enshrined in the UN Charter to ensure the continuity of its essential role in upholding peace and security".

“Since its founding, the United Arab Emirates has pursued a consistent foreign policy based on dialogue and understanding, rooted in the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, while supporting sustainable development across all fields," Sheikh Mohammed added.

"The UAE continues to play an active role in delivering humanitarian assistance, combating terrorism, and countering hate speech and extremism."

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Sheikh Mohammed added that the UN was founded as a "global umbrella safeguarding humanity’s right to peace, justice, and dignity" eight decades ago, and "today, it carries the responsibility to renew its pledge to humanity, as its continued vitality and effectiveness remain the hope of mankind for the next eighty years".

The UAE joined the United Nations in 1971 shortly after its formation. It served as a member of the UN Security Council during the 1986-1987 term and again in 2022-2023, following its election in June 2021.

Founded in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II, the UN is dedicated to preventing conflict, maintaining international peace and security, promoting sustainable development, upholding human rights, and providing humanitarian aid. Headquartered in New York, the UN represents 193 Member States, guided by its Charter which enshrines their shared principles and objectives.