This is truly a historic moment. A historic moment filled with many challenges, especially for the UAE, as well as for many other countries.
I condemn Iran's aggression against the UAE and the Gulf countries, I think Iran's attacks on its neighbors are very unreasonable.
This was stated in an interview with CNN by the senior diplomatic advisor to the UAE president - H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash.
We worked very hard and sincerely to avoid this scenario, to prevent war. Even when the Geneva talks reached an impasse, the UAE continued to seek ways to find a diplomatic way out of the crisis and avoid the looming war, Dr. Anwar Gargash recalled.
This has been part of our diplomacy for a very long time, in various conversations with Americans, Iranians and, of course, with Israelis, we have indicated that war will not solve the problems and that the way forward is negotiations, said Dr. Anwar Gargash.
He indicated that the UAE continues to call for a political solution through negotiations.
It is necessary to return to the negotiating table, the region has experienced many wars in the last decade and especially in the last two years. The current military actions that we are witnessing are not part of the solution and it is important to return to the negotiating table, outlined the perspective of Dr. Anwar Gargash.
He pointed out that the Iranians themselves must decide on the future development of Iran.
Our role is to work together with the United States and with neighbors like Iran to ensure stability and security in the region. It is clear that we have failed this time. But I repeat, even if we are in the midst of a war, which, as I said, we do not fully understand how it will develop. It is too early to say, summarized Dr. Anwar Gargash.
Our second priority is to protect the UAE. I think we are in good shape with the contingency plans adopted, and our air defense forces have done an excellent job. We will continue to defend the UAE and all who live here... and these are our priorities today, the advisor pointed out.
The voice of the region is a voice for calm, rationality. Our region does not need another war, concluded Dr. Anwar Gargash.