The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed support for Bahrain’s “sovereign measures to safeguard its national security”.
“Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, reaffirmed the UAE’s full support for the sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard its security, uphold its sovereignty and national achievements, and counter any attempts to undermine the kingdom’s stability,” a statement by the UAE’s foreign ministry says.
It adds that the deputy prime minister stressed that the “security of the Kingdom of Bahrain is an integral part of the security of the UAE and the Gulf states, reiterating the UAE’s steadfast support for all measures undertaken by Bahrain to safeguard its national security and stability”.
