UAE vows to strengthen unified Gulf stance to safeguard regional security
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash says all efforts will be made to bolster a unified Gulf position as a cornerstone of regional security.
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AIAnwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, affirmed that every effort will be made to strengthen a unified Gulf stance, describing it as a fundamental pillar for protecting the region’s security and the interests of its states during the ongoing crisis.
In a post on X, Gargash said: “We will safeguard our rights to freedom of navigation and the use of the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, and we will defend our sovereignty and interests while continuing dialogue and prioritizing diplomatic options.”
He added, “The repeated targeting of ADNOC tankers will not deter the UAE from pursuing a balanced and rational policy based on deterrence, diplomacy, and adherence to international law.”