Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the recently appointed Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, officially presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, replacing Lana Nusseibeh in this significant role. During their meeting that followed the credentials ceremony, Ambassador Abushahab and Secretary-General Guterres engaged in discussions regarding common priorities and ways to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and the UN across various areas of mutual interest.
The meeting also touched upon significant global developments, particularly highlighting escalating tensions in the Middle East. In recognizing the close relationship between the UAE and the UN, Secretary-General Guterres applauded the UAE's role as a consensus builder within the UN, especially during its upcoming tenure on the UN Security Council in 2022-2023. He commended the UAE's efforts at both regional and international levels.
Expressing his deep commitment to international issues, Ambassador Abushahab emphasized the importance of the United Nations in addressing global challenges. He conveyed the greetings of UAE leaders and expressed the UAE's dedication to finding common ground on consequential international matters. The Ambassador reiterated the UAE's goal of promoting tolerance, co-existence, and peaceful societies on a global scale, empowering women and girls, leveraging technology for sustainable development, and continuing to lead on climate action.