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June 18, 2014
UAE recalls its envoy from Baghdad for consultations
UAE reaffirms full and clear support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq
The UAE on Wednesday recalled Abdullah Ebrahim Al Shihi, the country’s Ambassador to Baghdad, for consultations in view of what it described as the dangerous developments in Iraq.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry of foreign affairs expressed its deep concern over “the continuation of the policy of exclusion, sectarianism and marginalisation of basic components of the Iraqi people”.
The UAE believes that “such an approach will exacerbate the situation and will create a political environment that will lead to a further growth in political tensions and deterioration of the security situation in Iraq.”
The ministry said that “while reaffirming its condemnation of and deploring of the terrorism of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil), and of other terrorist organisations, which has led to the killing of many innocent Iraqis, the UAE strongly believes that the way out of this cycle of violence cannot be found through more of the exclusionary and sectarian policies, and strategies that are embedded in the statement of the Government of Iraq issued yesterday, Tuesday 17th June.”
The ministry added that the UAE strongly believes that the only way to save Iraq and to preserve its territorial integrity and stability is through the adoption of a national approach that is based on consensus and that brings people together, without excluding anyone.
The statement reaffirmed the full and clear support of the UAE for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, considering this to be a top Arab national priority, and also reaffirmed its “total rejection of any interference in its internal affairs”.
It concluded by emphasising the belief of the UAE that the only way in which Iraq can escape from the existential danger with which it is faced is through the adoption of a political approach that rises above divisions, through the creation of a government of national unity that does not exclude any of the components of the Iraqi people and that spares no effort to preserve its national unity, territorial integrity and stability.
UAE recalls its envoy from Baghdad for consultations | GulfNews.com
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June 24, 2014
UK defence secretary in UAE to discuss ISIL threat
Philip Hammond, the UK defence secretary, is to visit the UAE and other Arabian Gulf countries to discuss the threat militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses to Iraq and the wider region.
Mr Hammond was due to arrive in the Gulf early Tuesday to meet foreign and defence ministers of the governments of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.
The two-day visit is seen by London as an opportunity to discuss the need for a political solution to the crisis in Iraq which is inclusive and representative of all Iraq’s communities.
The meetings with allies will again demonstrate the UK’s commitment to the security of Gulf countries, said a UK Government spokesman.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Hammond said: “The UK is deeply concerned by the recent developments in Iraq and the gains made by ISIL. Although the UK is not planning a military intervention, we are committed to finding a long-term political solution.
“We remain committed to the security of the Gulf and want to reassure our friends and allies that we will do everything possible to support those who are working for a stable and democratic Iraqi state and to alleviate humanitarian suffering.
“As the Foreign Secretary [William Hague] and I have previously made clear, the response to these events must be led by the Iraqi government. We are urgently looking at ways to help the Iraqi government, for example with counter-terrorist expertise.”
UK defence secretary in UAE to discuss ISIL threat | The National
UAE recalls its envoy from Baghdad for consultations
UAE reaffirms full and clear support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq
The UAE on Wednesday recalled Abdullah Ebrahim Al Shihi, the country’s Ambassador to Baghdad, for consultations in view of what it described as the dangerous developments in Iraq.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry of foreign affairs expressed its deep concern over “the continuation of the policy of exclusion, sectarianism and marginalisation of basic components of the Iraqi people”.
The UAE believes that “such an approach will exacerbate the situation and will create a political environment that will lead to a further growth in political tensions and deterioration of the security situation in Iraq.”
The ministry said that “while reaffirming its condemnation of and deploring of the terrorism of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil), and of other terrorist organisations, which has led to the killing of many innocent Iraqis, the UAE strongly believes that the way out of this cycle of violence cannot be found through more of the exclusionary and sectarian policies, and strategies that are embedded in the statement of the Government of Iraq issued yesterday, Tuesday 17th June.”
The ministry added that the UAE strongly believes that the only way to save Iraq and to preserve its territorial integrity and stability is through the adoption of a national approach that is based on consensus and that brings people together, without excluding anyone.
The statement reaffirmed the full and clear support of the UAE for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, considering this to be a top Arab national priority, and also reaffirmed its “total rejection of any interference in its internal affairs”.
It concluded by emphasising the belief of the UAE that the only way in which Iraq can escape from the existential danger with which it is faced is through the adoption of a political approach that rises above divisions, through the creation of a government of national unity that does not exclude any of the components of the Iraqi people and that spares no effort to preserve its national unity, territorial integrity and stability.
UAE recalls its envoy from Baghdad for consultations | GulfNews.com
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June 24, 2014
UK defence secretary in UAE to discuss ISIL threat
Philip Hammond, the UK defence secretary, is to visit the UAE and other Arabian Gulf countries to discuss the threat militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses to Iraq and the wider region.
Mr Hammond was due to arrive in the Gulf early Tuesday to meet foreign and defence ministers of the governments of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.
The two-day visit is seen by London as an opportunity to discuss the need for a political solution to the crisis in Iraq which is inclusive and representative of all Iraq’s communities.
The meetings with allies will again demonstrate the UK’s commitment to the security of Gulf countries, said a UK Government spokesman.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Hammond said: “The UK is deeply concerned by the recent developments in Iraq and the gains made by ISIL. Although the UK is not planning a military intervention, we are committed to finding a long-term political solution.
“We remain committed to the security of the Gulf and want to reassure our friends and allies that we will do everything possible to support those who are working for a stable and democratic Iraqi state and to alleviate humanitarian suffering.
“As the Foreign Secretary [William Hague] and I have previously made clear, the response to these events must be led by the Iraqi government. We are urgently looking at ways to help the Iraqi government, for example with counter-terrorist expertise.”
UK defence secretary in UAE to discuss ISIL threat | The National
