UAE renews call for peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis

The Emirates voted in favour of a resolution urging conflicts to be resolved through diplomatic means

Ambassador Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Jarman, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, addresses the 49th session of the Human Rights Council during the discussion on the situation in Ukraine. Photo: Show more

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The UAE has renewed its call for a peaceful solution to the unfolding crisis in Ukraine.

The Emirates voted in favour of a resolution on the human rights situation during the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Friday.

The resolution recalls the obligations of all states, under Article 2 of the UN Charter, to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, and to settle international disputes by peaceful means, state news agency Wam reported on Saturday.

The resolution was passed after a majority vote of 32 member states in favour, two against, and 13 abstentions.

Ambassador Ahmed Al Jarman, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has urged all parties to the conflict in Ukraine to exercise restraint, de-escalate and work to end the crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means.

He stressed the UAE's position for diplomatic efforts to be explored at all levels to help restore normality.

Earlier this week, the UAE announced it would provide relief aid worth $5 million to affected civilians in Ukraine, in response to an urgent appeal by the UN.

"The UAE stresses the importance of focusing on the deteriorating humanitarian situation for civilians and ensuring their protection," Wam reported.

Ukrainian officials from Mariupol on Saturday postponed a proposed evacuation after accusing Russian troops of failing to observe a ceasefire aimed at allowing civilians to leave the besieged city.

Russia announced it would implement a partial ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors from Mariupol and the nearby city of Volnovakha in south-eastern Ukraine.

The ceasefire was supposed to take effect at 9am GMT, with about 200,000 people expected to leave Mariupol.

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