Abu Dhabi (WAM and agencies)
The UAE reiterated the need for the international community to take a firm stand against hostile and terrorist acts that threaten international peace and security, and said that the attack by the Houthi terrorist militia on its lands constitutes a blatant attack, stressing that it will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and national security, and it has the right Legal and moral to respond and prevent any aggression.
Noting the Security Council’s unanimous condemnation of the Houthi terrorist attacks against civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi, describing it as a serious international stance towards the aggressive behavior of the militias, it also called for appropriate international pressure to be applied to reach a ceasefire and find a political solution to the Yemeni crisis and prevent Houthis from continuing to manipulate the future of Yemen. And the region, pointing out that the reclassification of Al Houthi as a “terrorist group” enhances the pressing international diplomatic trend towards finding a solution to the crisis.
This came during a meeting yesterday with His Excellency Dr. Anwar Muhammad Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to His Highness the President of the State, with US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking, who conveyed the US solidarity with the UAE in the face of the Houthi terrorist attack. His Excellency stressed the need for the international community to take a firm stance on these hostile and terrorist acts that threaten international peace and security, stressing that what the terrorist militias have carried out is a blatant attack, and that the UAE will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and national security, and it has the legal and moral right to respond and prevent any aggression. on its territory.
His Excellency Dr. Anwar Gargash said that the position of the UN Security Council, which unanimously condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi group against civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi, represents a serious international position towards the aggressive behavior of the militias, their encroachment on the security of the countries of the region and the Yemeni people, and their constant threat to international maritime navigation. His Excellency called for the need to exercise appropriate international pressure to reach a ceasefire and find a political solution to the Yemeni crisis and to prevent Al Houthi from continuing to manipulate the future of Yemen and the region. Al-Houthi’s intransigence, in fact, confirms that Al-Houthi has never committed to any agreements or pledges, and will not do so without clear international pressure.
His Excellency Dr. Anwar Gargash said that the Houthis use the port of Hodeidah as a military facility for financing, arming and introducing missiles and drones into Yemen to threaten the security of the countries in the region, and that this matter needs an international move to stop these terrorist activities, as the Houthi proved through his dealings with the Stockholm Agreement that he does not comply at all by charters. His Excellency renewed his appreciation for the US position, which condemned and denounced the terrorist attack of the Houthi terrorist militia on civilian areas and facilities in the UAE, calling for work with the United States and the international community to stop the Houthi disregard for the security and stability of the region.
For her part, the US State Department’s regional spokeswoman, Geraldine Griffiths, affirmed her country’s support for the UAE in confronting the Houthi attacks. In an interview with “Sky News Arabia”, she said that the United States affirms its preservation of the close security partnership with the countries of the region. She added that the administration of President Joe Biden attaches great importance to the issue of curbing Houthi attacks on neighboring countries, explaining: “We are studying the possibility of returning the Houthis to the list of terrorist organizations, and the United States continues its efforts to hold them accountable for their actions, in conjunction with security and diplomatic efforts, and work to strengthen the capabilities of our partners in Defending themselves against the attacks that target them.
Griffiths indicated the United States’ concern over the Houthi escalation, stressing America’s keenness to stop the flow of weapons from Iran to the Houthis. On the other hand, she expressed her appreciation for the efforts of the UAE and Saudi Arabia to bring the Yemeni parties together, and said: “There is an international consensus on the need to end the war in Yemen. The international envoy in charge of this file is going on a tour to discuss options with allies, and to make room for dialogue between the Yemeni parties, because we still believe that the solution must be political.
She stressed America’s seriousness in dealing with the Yemeni file, and said: “America has subjected Houthi leaders to sanctions for their actions against civilians and their targeting of neighboring countries. We will not hesitate to use economic, political and other pressure tools in order to deter any attempts to prolong the Yemeni crisis.” It is unlikely that the Iranian regime would gain from the Houthis’ support and incitement to launch any positive results that would affect the Geneva negotiations on its nuclear file.
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, reiterated, during a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the condemnation of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He affirmed the United States’ commitment to assisting Gulf partners in raising their capabilities to defend themselves from threats emanating from Yemen and elsewhere in the region. “The United States calls on all parties to the conflict to return to full participation in a comprehensive peace process led by the United Nations,” he said.