UAE Cabinet stresses support for international community efforts over Yemen





UAE Cabinet stresses support for international community efforts to restore safety and stability in Yemen

30/03/2015:

The UAE Cabinet has expressed its full confidence in Operation "Decisive Storm" that it will achieve its goals by maintaining security and safety in Yemen, maintain constitutional legitimacy and its institutions. It will maintain the internationally-acknowledged political course, its core components, including the Gulf Initiative, implementation mechanism and outcome of the National Dialogue and the Yemeni consensus. The Cabinet expressed confidence that the operation will help boost security of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Countries, GCC, by maintaining security and stability in Yemen.

The Cabinet praised the leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has been shouldering its historic responsibility and playing a leading role in the region by facing powers aspiring to dominate the region. The Cabinet also praised the active role of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, in bearing his historic responsibilities and his political will to build an international coalition, which has gained strong momentum in facing threats in Yemen and the region.

The response of coalition countries' leaders reflect a deep understanding and belief in the importance of Arab solidarity and working together towards a new and active phase in the Collective Arab Action.

The Cabinet has paid tribute to the UAE Armed Forces and brotherly and friendly coalition forces taking part in operation "Decisive Storm".

The UAE Cabinet referred to the historic role of the UAE in supporting Yemen, and the country has not spared any effort to support the brothers in Yemen in all circumstances. In the GCC framework, the UAE, bearing its responsibility to the security and stability of the region, sought to achieve a political consensus, as stated in the Gulf Initiative, to reach a solution to end Yemen's political crisis and through a consensus encouraging participation all parties in National Dialogue and a peaceful political transition.

Such efforts have continued, despite the Houthis' militias and allies rebelling against constitutional legitimacy and the political course approved by Yemen, Arabs and the international community. As such efforts have not yielded its outcome, and despite the continuing attempt to change the current situation by force and control Yemenis by arms, there was no room but to respond to the legitimate power represented by the Yemeni President, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, to address the deteriorating situation by joining a Saudi-led coalition to maintain the security of the Yemen and the region.

The UAE Cabinet has full confidence that the operation will achieve its goals, including empowering legitimacy; put the approved political course back on track to safeguard safety and security of Yemen and the GGC.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that the UAE is part of the common Gulf action and works with its brothers to maintain its security and achievements against any form of danger.

Commenting on the UAE's forces in the Operation Decisive Storm in Yemen, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said, "The UAE, and its brothers in the Gulf Cooperation Council and Arab Region, does not tolerate any form of danger that jeopardises the region and people's achievements. We have hope that Yemen and its people reach a solution to end this crisis and all parties work together to achieve development and stability."

The Cabinet praised the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates and its loyal citizens who spare no effort to safeguard the region and maintain its stability. The UAE Cabinet, in its meeting yesterday, reviewed a report submitted by the Armed Forces on the current situation of the UAE Armed Forces taking part in the Operation Decisive Storm.

The UAE Cabinet also discussed other topics on the agenda. The Cabinet approved the launch of a National Campaign to fight Smoking in order to raise awareness about the danger of smoking and the ingredients used. Such a campaign reflects the UAE leadership's keenness to protect the health of all members of the community in the UAE and provide a healthy environment as well. The Cabinet urged concerting national efforts to end this issue. A number of federal and local governments will take part in implementing the campaign, including Ministries of Interior, Health, Education, Environment and the National Media Council.

On another topic, the Cabinet endorsed the issuance of unified rules in the government by giving priority for purchasing national products manufactured in the Gulf Cooperation Council, GGC, countries, to promote national production and boost competitiveness.

The Cabinet also approved the issuing of a Decree to host the office of the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the UAE, which will be based in Abu Dhabi. The UAE Government is keen to boost and promote the country as a global economic hub by attracting international organisations to benefit from expertise to support its development strategies.

The Cabinet endorsed issuing a federal law on Quran memorisation centres to regulate the licensing and activities of them to improve their work.

On the organisational aspect, the Cabinet approved restructuring of the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology to be chaired by the Minister of Environment and Water. It will include members representing the Ministries of Interior, Economy and Energy, as well as the Federal Customs Authority, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, The Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones, Dubai Municipality, and Sharjah Economic Development Department.

The Cabinet also approved the restructuring of the Arabic Language Advisory Council, to be chaired by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, and which includes members representing writers and media persons in the UAE.

On the International level, the Cabinet endorsed the opening of the UAE Embassy in Nepal, which reflects the UAE's foreign policy to foster relations worldwide.

The UAE Cabinet held its meeting yesterday at the Presidential Palace, and it was attended by His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.


 














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