UAE urges global cooperation

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a statement condemning the recent terror attacks across the world.

“Ourworld is witnessing many serious challenges, and among the greatest of these is terrorism. The United Arab Emirates expresses its deepest concerns and strongest condemnation of terror acts and criminal practices of violent extremists,” the statement said.

On the eve of the Nato summit inWales, the UAE stressed the need for cooperation and coordination among the international community, taking advantage of the existing institutional framework.

“As terrorism is a global scourge that knows no borders and draws from all parts of the world, the international community must work towards a unified strategy to face this issue at all levels. The UAE position is firm, calling for the renunciation of terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms. It also affirms tolerance and coexistence between nations and people as an essential pillar of its domestic and foreign policy,” the statement said.

In particular, the UAE condemned the atrocities of “the so- called ( Isil) which aims to kill, terrorise, and displace civilians, ransack property, and demolish historic and religious sites”.

“The UAE abhors this indiscriminate violence and destruction, including mass executions, expulsions, and the abduction and enslavement of innocent women and children. These actions undermine regional and international stability and threaten universal humanitarian values, cultural heritage, and norms of tolerance, multiculturalism, and religious diversity,” it said.

The statement further added that the UAE supports all regional and international efforts against terrorism and is determined to stand firm against all extremist threats, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2170, adopted on 15 August 2014, and with respect to all other relevant international and human rights laws and conventions.