Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan speaks at the UNGA79 General Debate on Monday.

The UAE's Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, on Monday has said at the UNGA79 General Debate that the United Arab Emirates believes that the best way to resolve crises is through diplomacy. We cannot fight fire with fire. When traditional approaches are no longer effective, it is our duty to renew these approaches to be able to move forward during the darkest moments of our history.

“As our world stands at a dangerous crossroads, we must redirect the compass of our international action to focus on a set of fundamental and non-negotiable principle," he said further.

He added, “Most importantly, we must stand united in the face of contentious issues, support all peoples without applying double standards, ensure the protection of civilians, uphold the rule of law, as well as commit to human rights and respect the principles of good neighbourliness.”

He also added, “If we want to bring an end to the seven—decades long vicious cycle of the Palestinian issue, then we must take concrete steps towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution.”