His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, stressed that over the past decades, our armed forces have been faithful to the sovereignty, security, and development gains of the UAE, despite all the conflicts, wars, crises, and dangers that the region has gone through, and will remain with permission God Almighty is a bulwark of the homeland, and a symbol of its prevention and its ability to face all challenges, whatever its difficulty, within the effective, coherent and harmonious national system of work for a dear and strong country with a fear of the side.
In a speech on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, His Highness said that the 44th anniversary of the unification of our armed forces comes this year under exceptional circumstances at the international level, because of the epidemic of the new Corona virus, which we face with the whole world its negative repercussions that do not stop at the health aspects, but rather exceed them to The humanitarian, economic, security and other aspects, and the various state institutions collaborate, health, security, military, economic, voluntary, community, and others, and complement their efforts in addressing this virus and containing its effects, within an effective national work system, those responsible for it deserve all appreciation, respect and gratitude In addition to confirming the UAE’s ability to face crises, whatever its severity and efficiency, in mobilizing its national capabilities in the most difficult times.
His Highness added that many countries of the world resort to the armed forces in their war against the Corona virus, and address it through their equipment, capabilities and qualified human cadres, ready to deal with dangers anywhere and at any time, confirming that the armed forces are always the custodian of the entity of the countries and their sanctuary In times of crisis and adversity.
His Highness also pointed out that the anniversary of the unification of our armed forces coincides with the year of preparation for the fifty-year, that year in which we lay the foundations for the great development launch of our homeland during the next 50 years, and our valiant armed forces are a key part of this launch, and a fundamental pillar in our strategic plans to enter the next five decades with full confidence Our ability to achieve our greatest aspirations in various fields.
His Highness added that our armed forces were the protector of our development process during the past decades, and the bulwark of our resources and our gains .. And, God willing, it will remain the protective umbrella for our march during the coming years, and one of the most important tributaries of the comprehensive development system.
His Highness stressed that "our armed forces have been an influential party in the war on terrorism in the region over the past years, and have participated efficiently and effectively in all regional and international efforts, initiatives and alliances to address its projects and its risks to international peace and security."
His Highness said, “On the 44th anniversary of the unification of our armed forces ... we recall the track record of the Emirati military, and its honorable stances in all stages and times, and we extend a salute of appreciation and pride to all its brave sons, in all locations and fields, who perform their national role, perform their sacred duty, and defend The higher interests of the Emirates, raise its flag, and dedicate to its service, and add to the comprehensive strength of the state from their effort, race, sincerity and patriotism ... and we have mercy on the souls of our hero martyrs, who gave their lives in exchange for their homeland, and in defense of its security, sovereignty and dignity ».
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince:
"The armed forces are always the guardian of the entity and sanctuary of states in times of crisis and adversity."