Time to take ‘unified and decisive stance’

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has joined growing calls for the international community to take a unified and decisive stance against the Houthi militias and other terrorist forces and their supporters.

This came as HM the King took part in a quartet summit held in Abu Dhabi yesterday with the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.

His Majesty and President Al Sisi voiced their countries’ solidarity with the UAE and support to all steps taken to preserve its security and territorial safety.

During the meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, the leaders discussed the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militias on civilian places and facilities in the UAE and their launch of two ballistic missiles towards the country.

They described the attacks as a dangerous threat to regional security and stability, affirming that those hostile practices are in breach of all international laws and conventions and pose a threat to international peace and security.

The leaders also focused on cooperation and coordinating stances regarding issues of common concern. Regional and international developments and common challenges facing the Arab region were also spotlighted.

At the end of the meeting, they affirmed the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the three countries regarding issues of common interest.