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UAE regional security and diplomatic stance

Overview

At the 22nd Manama Dialogue, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, addressed regional stability and the interconnected security of Gulf nations. Gargash emphasized that the security of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain is inseparable, noting that threats to one nation impact the entire Gulf Cooperation Council region.

Regarding maritime security, Gargash highlighted the need to restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to its previous status and ensure freedom of navigation. He expressed a preference for diplomatic breakthroughs over military confrontations, particularly amid tensions between the United States and Iran. While the UAE maintains a commitment to diplomatic solutions, Gargash cautioned that the nation remains prepared for worst-case scenarios if political initiatives fail to bridge existing gaps.

Entities

United Arab Emirates · Anwar Gargash · Gulf Cooperation Council · Saudi Arabia · Strait of Hormuz

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Anwar Gargash emphasizes UAE-Saudi security ties at Manama Dialogue

    UAE diplomatic advisor Anwar Gargash stated that Saudi security is vital to UAE stability and called for rebuilding Gulf trust to prevent regional military escalation.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    United Arab Emirates seeks to avoid new regional military conflicts

    UAE diplomatic advisor Anwar Gargash expressed the nation's desire to avoid new regional military conflicts, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources

aftabnews.ir · arabic.cnn.com · biblioasia.com · impala.pt · khabarkhodro.com · media.almashhad-alyemeni.com · negarmag.com