‘Remember those who made history with their own blood’
abu dhabi — On the occasion of 42nd anniversary of Unification of the UAE Armed Forces, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said that UAE Armed Forces have played a vital role in a turbulent and dangerous regional and international environment in which it was surrounded by threats.
Sheikh Mohamed added that the UAE’s Armed Forces have earned respect and appreciation across the world because they represent the UAE policy that is not only based on the call for peace, coexistence and dialogue between states, but also on commitment to working for world peace and security and actively engage in every effort aimed at confronting sources of risk, tension and threat on the international scene.
Speaking to the military journal, ‘Nation Shield’, on the occasion, Sheikh Mohamed said that the heroic role of the UAE’s Armed Forces in Yemen, highlights how values of heroism, dedication and sacrifice were deeply imbedded in them and the level of professionalism they have reached. Excerpts from his statement: “On this dear national occasion, I would like to extend my congratulations to the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Rulers of the emirates. My congratulations also go to the people of the UAE...On this great national occasion, we remember our beloved martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of their nation. We remember those who made history with their own blood as they gave up their own precious lives in defence of their nation against aggression and the forces of darkness. Indeed, they made the ultimate sacrifice and thus, their names and memory will always be engraved in our hearts and minds.
We, in the UAE, do not forget the sacrifices made for the sake of our nation and we have honoured their memory: their names glitter like shining stars in the skies of our homeland. The heroic action of our Armed Forces in Yemen, as part of our operation under the leadership of Saudi Arabia to restore legitimacy in the country, leaves no room for doubt that our soldiers are willing to sacrifice and risk their lives in order to defend the legitimacy of this friendly nation.
Since its unification on May 6, 1976, our Armed Forces have witnessed tremendous developments at all levels. Make no mistake, we are extremely keen on improving the capabilities of our Armed Forces to ensure that they are equipped with the best systems in order to protect our homeland, our people and our achievements. —
They made the ultimate sacrifice and thus, their names and memory will always be engraved in our hearts and minds. We do not forget sacrifices made for the sake of nation.” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed