Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash said that the UAE statement against terrorism and the protection of coalition forces is firm.
Gargash said in a tweet via social networking site «Twitter»: «UAE statement against terrorism and the protection of coalition forces is firm, and most importantly clear conviction that dialogue and communication between the government and the transition through the Saudi initiative is the way out of the crisis, for those who lost the compass recall that mobilizing efforts against the Houthi coup is the goal The proposed Jeddah dialogue is the way.
The UAE has confirmed yesterday evening the Yemeni Foreign Ministry's statement that it reserves the right to defend itself and respond to threats against the Arab coalition forces as terrorist organizations started increasing their attacks against coalition forces and civilians, which led to a direct threat to the security of these forces. Targeting terrorist militias with specific air strikes, in accordance with the rules of engagement based on the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law, on 28 and 29 August 2019, the ministry said in a statement that the targeting was based on field information confirmed that the militias P elements of the coalition, which required a direct response to spare troops any military threat, has specifically been implemented strikes.
The statement pointed out that the coalition forces were targeted by armed groups led by elements of terrorist organizations that attacked the Arab coalition forces at Aden airport, which resulted in the injury of two elements of the coalition forces, and the right of self-defense was used to protect the forces and ensure their security. Armed groups and targeted.
The statement stressed that the state will not hesitate to protect the Arab coalition forces when necessary and reserves the right to respond and self-defense.
The statement pointed out that the intelligence services have spotted in recent weeks terrorist cells began to operate in Yemeni areas, which effectively threatens the great efforts by the coalition to eliminate the threat of terrorism in Yemen as well as efforts to counter the Houthi militias, which is the largest beneficiary of the spread of chaos and terrorist organizations .
The statement noted the UAE's deep concern over the situation and tension in southern Yemen, calling on the international community to act to ensure that terrorist organizations do not exploit the current situation and return to the Yemeni arena strongly to carry out terrorist attacks.
The statement pointed to the success of the Arab coalition during the past years in confronting terrorist organizations in Yemen, especially Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which is considered one of the most dangerous international organizations, where the coalition succeeded in reducing the danger of the organization very significantly.