‘This day is a message of loyalty to homeland’
ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE SAYS UAE ARMED FORCES PILLAR OF NATION
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Celebrating National Day is a “message of duty and renewal of loyalty” to the nation and its founders for their efforts to realise the dream of the Union, said His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
In his statement marking the 47th National Day, Shaikh Mohammad said that the celebrations are also “a message of determination to continue working to preserve the achievements of our united nation, strengthen its pillars and always fly its flag high”.
Appreciation
He added: “On this national anniversary, we remember with pride, appreciation and loyalty the early founders of our state under the leadership of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who laid the foundations for the advancement of the country and the establishment of the UAE.”
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed added: “We have absolute confidence that the UAE will continue to make rapid strides and that its Golden Jubilee in a few years’ time will be a celebration of its continued success. The UAE’s structure is firm, and over the years we have focused on building our human assets, based on Shaikh Zayed’s belief that Emiratis are the nation’s most valuable resource. Today, this same philosophy guides our vision for development and defines our priorities and objectives in the era of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan”.
He also said: “On this glorious day, we pay tribute to our brave armed forces, the pillar of our nation. We pay tribute to our heroic sons who are stationed in brotherly Yemen in defence of justice and legitimacy, and in support of our Yemeni brothers and their right to live in dignity, safety and security.
“The sacrifices and heroic deeds of our armed forces in Yemen and other fields of action will remain inscribed in UAE history, bearing witness to the courage of our soldiers and our continuing policy to support our brothers against injustice and tyranny.
“On this great day, we remember our brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives so that the UAE flag continues to fly high. We salute their mothers, fathers and other loved ones who planted in their hearts a love of their homeland and the willingness to sacrifice for it.”
On this glorious day, we pay tribute to our brave armed forces, the pillar of our nation. We pay tribute to our heroic sons who are stationed in brotherly Yemen in defence of justice and legitimacy, and in support of our Yemeni brothers and their right to live in dignity.”
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed |
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