UAE calls for more international efforts to achieve peace, stability in Yemen
The UAE has called on the international community to redouble its efforts to achieve peace, security, and stability in Yemen and the region, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, said on Thursday."At this critical juncture for Yemen, the Security Council must not resign itself to an approach of managing, rather than resolving, this conflict," he added during a Security Council meeting on Yemen.Abushahab stressed in his speech on the fact that the UAE joined the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen in 2015 at the official request of the Yemeni government.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels."And over the last decade, together with our Yemeni, Coalition, and international partners, the UAE made important contributions to the security and stability of Yemen and the region—liberating Aden, removing Al-Qaeda from Mukalla, securing Yemen’s western coast, and defending Marib."He clarified that these gains were achieved at a "significant cost" to the UAE, as "some of our brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice, and the Houthis carried out a deadly terrorist attack on our soil". The UAE's goals were clear: to protect Yemen and its people from Houthi aggression, to combat terrorism, and, in doing so, to promote the security, stability, and sovereignty of Yemen — as well as regional and international peace and security. Besides the military sacrifices and the security threats, the UAE has exerted many efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. It provided more than $8 billion in humanitarian and development assistance, supporting the immediate needs of the Yemeni people. Additionally, the UAE also provided support to enable the legitimate Government of Yemen to deliver basic services.Withdrawal from YemenOn 30 December, the UAE announced the conclusion of all remaining counter-terrorism units in Yemen. That withdrawal is now concluded.The UAE Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the decision to end the work of counter-terrorism units in Yemen was voluntary, and would be taken "in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the relevant partners.Abushahab concluded his speech by saying, "While our operations in Yemen have now ended, our solidarity with the Yemeni people remains as resolute as ever, as they strive for stability, security, and prosperity."UAE confirms return of all elements of armed forces from YemenUAE rejects 'baseless' accusations about weapons shipment, role in YemenUAE announces end of counter-terrorism operations in Yemen
The UAE has called on the international community to redouble its efforts to achieve peace, security, and stability in Yemen and the region, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the country's Permanent Representative to the UN, said on Thursday.
"At this critical juncture for Yemen, the Security Council must not resign itself to an approach of managing, rather than resolving, this conflict," he added during a Security Council meeting on Yemen.
Abushahab stressed in his speech on the fact that the UAE joined the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen in 2015 at the official request of the Yemeni government.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
"And over the last decade, together with our Yemeni, Coalition, and international partners, the UAE made important contributions to the security and stability of Yemen and the region—liberating Aden, removing Al-Qaeda from Mukalla, securing Yemen’s western coast, and defending Marib."
He clarified that these gains were achieved at a "significant cost" to the UAE, as "some of our brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice, and the Houthis carried out a deadly terrorist attack on our soil". The UAE's goals were clear: to protect Yemen and its people from Houthi aggression, to combat terrorism, and, in doing so, to promote the security, stability, and sovereignty of Yemen — as well as regional and international peace and security.
Besides the military sacrifices and the security threats, the UAE has exerted many efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. It provided more than $8 billion in humanitarian and development assistance, supporting the immediate needs of the Yemeni people. Additionally, the UAE also provided support to enable the legitimate Government of Yemen to deliver basic services.
Withdrawal from Yemen
On 30 December, the UAE announced the conclusion of all remaining counter-terrorism units in Yemen. That withdrawal is now concluded.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the decision to end the work of counter-terrorism units in Yemen was voluntary, and would be taken "in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the relevant partners.
Abushahab concluded his speech by saying, "While our operations in Yemen have now ended, our solidarity with the Yemeni people remains as resolute as ever, as they strive for stability, security, and prosperity."
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