Strengthening peace and security is the basis of his foreign policy
The wisdom of Zayed put the UAE in a prominent position in the world
The UAE enjoys a distinguished position among the countries of the world thanks to the wise policies of the founding father.
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Since its establishment on December 2, 1971, the UAE has followed the principle of promoting security, peace and sustainable development in various parts of the region and the world, taking this principle as a fundamental dimension in the UAE foreign policy, a principle whose foundations laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and behind him is the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, in emphasizing, deepening and developing this dimension through the great contributions made by the UAE at various humanitarian, political and economic levels, inspired by these policies from the thought, shame and morals of rulers The UAE, who drew from the Islamic religion, which is characterized by tolerance, the spirit of brotherhood, love and respect for good neighborliness.
The foreign policy of the United Arab Emirates - whose approach was set by the founder of the state, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - was characterized by wisdom and moderation, and was based on firm strategic rules represented in the keenness to adhere to the Charter of the United Nations and its respect for international charters and laws, in addition to establishing relations with all countries The world is based on mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others, as well as the tendency to resolve international disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, and to stand by the issues of truth and justice and to actively contribute to supporting international stability and peace.
Since the announcement of its establishment, the diplomacy of the UAE has achieved a wide openness to the outside world, which has resulted in the establishment of strategic political, economic, commercial, cultural, scientific, educational and health partnerships with many countries in different continents of the world, thus enhancing its prestigious position in the international community, and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa followed his approach Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State.
It has diligently and continuously sought to enhance its various direct and indirect humanitarian, relief, development and economic assistance programs for many developing countries, especially those experiencing conflict situations or natural disasters, as well as its other active contributions in many peacekeeping operations, the protection of the civilian population and the reconstruction in the regions after the end of the conflict. conflicts, which embodies its distinguished partnership with several parties, and its dedication to achieving the noble goals of maintaining and stabilizing international peace and security.
The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan established the first building block of the country’s foreign policy approach, and he said: “The foreign policy of the UAE aims to support Arab and Islamic issues and interests, and to strengthen friendship and cooperation with all countries and peoples on the basis of the United Nations Charter and international laws. Our young state has achieved great success at the external level, to the extent that it now enjoys a prominent position at the Arab and international levels thanks to its moderate and balanced policy.
Our policies and stances were based on the principles of truth, justice and peace, based on our belief that peace is an urgent need for all of humanity.”
The United Arab Emirates enjoyed a distinguished position among the countries of the world thanks to the wise policies of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which combined what is political and humanitarian, thus gaining the respect and appreciation of the international community.
The UAE constitution affirmed, “The state’s foreign policy is based on supporting Arab and Islamic issues and interests, and strengthening friendship and cooperation with all countries and peoples on the basis of the United Nations Charter and optimal international morals.”
The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, affirmed that the foreign policy objectives of the United Arab Emirates move in four directions: First: Establishing good relations between the UAE and neighboring countries, cooperating with them, and resolving disputes between them in the future by friendly means. and peace Second: ensuring that the federal state plays its role in the Arab world, and adheres to the principled and basic pacts it has taken with these countries Third: Strengthening Islamic solidarity and supporting cooperation with various Islamic countries in all fields Fourth:Fruitful cooperation with all peoples in various fields to provide security, peace and progress. This was the theoretical beginning of the UAE’s foreign policy on the words of the founder of the federal state, the late Sheikh Zayed. Indeed, the practical application was, as the UAE quickly integrated into the international political and economic system with all its advantages. And its negatives and all the opportunities and risks that it can impose on a newly established state.
The active, moderate and open policy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was based in its approach on the method of dialogue and understanding between brothers and friends, an approach that prepared the state a prominent political presence in its Gulf, Arab and international surroundings, and the United Arab Emirates did not wait long to achieve the objectives of this policy. It turned the theoretical orientation into practical with its first international accession on December 6, 1971 to the League of Arab States, and on the ninth of the same month it joined the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference on March 4, 1972. It also had a positive role in the establishment and establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council. On May 25, 1981, the state’s membership in these organizations was effective membership to the maximum extent commensurate with the size of the state. Arabia.
The historical evidence of the state’s positions, especially the role of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the endeavors of harmony and bridging the rift, are numerous.
And his initiative, which he took in the aftermath of the second Gulf War, by calling on Iraq to return to the Arab ranks, and his continued refusal to strike Iraq in 1990, and other positions that testify that he established diplomacy for a nascent country that began its lessons in foreign policy from scratch, but his wisdom - may God have mercy on him - prompted diplomacy The state ranks among the developed countries, in its relentless quest to renounce all forms of disagreement, and to achieve consensus and compromise among the Arab countries.
The insistence of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as well as those in charge of the foreign policy of the UAE, to respect international charters and laws, the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of others, good neighborliness and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries.
The history of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is replete with many immortal stances on the level of his support for the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations.
At the Gulf level, the memory of the liberation of Kuwait stands out as one of the most important events that occupied the attention of the late, and the great late had a prominent regional role in that era.
The late gave the file of the liberation of Kuwait the utmost importance, as expressed by the late, saying: “If any incident occurred against Kuwait, we would not find anyone to stand with it, no matter what happened.. This is something we consider an imposition on us dictated by our reality, our rapprochement and our brotherhood.”
• The UAE's diplomacy has achieved, since its establishment, a wide openness to the outside world, which has resulted in the establishment of strategic partnerships.
• The history of Sheikh Zayed is replete with many immortal stances on the level of his support for the issues of the Arab and Islamic nations.
Zayed said about giving
• “The desert has taught us to be patient for a long time until goodness sprouts, and we have to be patient and continue the construction process until we achieve the good for our country.”
• “If God Almighty has bestowed upon us wealth, then the first thing we are committed to is to direct this wealth to reform the country, and to market goodness to its people.”
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