ABU DHABI // The UAE under the leadership of the President, Sheikh Khalifa, has been and will remain at the forefront of developing GCC joint action, said Mohammed Al Murr, Speaker of the FNC.
Mr Al Murr was speaking ahead of the 34th anniversary of the GCC on Tuesday and as the UAE continues to take part in the Saudi-led Operation Restore Hope in Yemen.
“This glorious anniversary comes at a time when serious developments are unfolding and dangerous challenges are sweeping across the region,” he told state news agency Wam.
“The GCC has proven its ability to interact positively to face those challenges and overcome many of the risks and difficulties it encountered. It has also scored prominent and remarkable achievements that contributed effectively to security, thanks to the support of the GCC leaders and peoples.”
GCC joint action resulted in operation Decisive Storm and Restore Hope to restore security and stability to Yemen, support constitutional legitimacy and institutions there, and deter those who “harbour evil” for Yemen, the FNC said.
The people of the GCC also remember the late Sheikh Zayed, founding father of the UAE, who initiated an idea of establishing the GCC after the success of the UAE model, it said.
The FNC extended congratulations to Sheikh Khalifa and GCC leaders on the anniversary, and wished for the GCC to achieve more in its work for common destiny and unified vision towards Arab, Islamic and international issues.
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