UAE reiterates support for the Palestinian cause

Our Correspondent

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, praised the positive role played by the Palestinian community in the UAE’s development drive, and reaffirmed that his country will continue to embrace and unswervingly support the Palestinians and their cause, WAM reported.

Sheikh Abdullah conveyed this via video conference at a meeting organised of the Palestinian community in the UAE on September 1.

He expressed happiness about the success stories of “our Palestinian brothers” in the UAE, which have contributed to “the development and growth achieved by our nation.” He lauded the initiative to establish the Emirati-Palestinian Friendship Club, which he saw as “a significant step reflective of the fraternal bonds between our nations”.

“As the UAE is taking a sovereign decision today for the sake of delivering a peaceful future in the region, I assure you that you’re living in your second homeland. I assure you anew that these unshakable bonds between the UAE and the Palestinians will remain solid and will never change,” Sheikh Abdullah continued. “UAE’s stance will remain supportive of the Arab stand calling for establishing an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE sees peace-building as a strategic necessity for the region. However, he said, the strategic necessity will not come at the expense of support for the Palestinian cause and the rights of Palestinian people. Sheikh Abdullah concluded that the UAE will continue to be an honest supporter of Palestinian families.”

The participants at the meeting expressed confidence that the pledge taken by late Sheikh Zayed toward Palestine will remain in the safe hands of the UAE people and leadership who they are sure will continue to support the Palestinian rights to their statehood. The Palestinian community in the UAE will remain grateful to the hospitality and solidarity extended by the UAE leadership toward the Palestinians, they noted, and affirmed that the UAE will remain their second homeland.