Secretary-General says Tehran’s claims are provocative and threaten regional stability
Abu Dhabi: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi has strongly condemned and rejected what he described as false and unacceptable allegations contained in a statement issued by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs against the United Arab Emirates.
In a statement issued in Riyadh, Al Budaiwi said these “misleading allegations” reflect “the escalatory and provocative approach pursued by Iran towards the countries of the region.” He added that Iran “has not only carried out reckless attacks targeting the territory of the United Arab Emirates, but has also continued its attempts to distort facts, in clear violation of international norms and laws.”
Al Budaiwi stressed that the Iranian statement reflects “a clear insistence on fuelling tensions and undermining regional security and stability,” and reinforces what he described as a hostile approach that threatens the security of the region and the safety of its people.
He added that GCC states stand united with the UAE and support all measures it takes to preserve its security, stability and sovereignty, stressing that the security of the UAE is an integral part of the security of all GCC member states.
The UAE also condemned the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s statement, rejecting any allegations or threats targeting its sovereignty, national security or independent decision-making.
Secretary-General says Tehran’s claims are provocative and threaten regional stability Abu Dhabi: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi has strongly condemned ...