Abu Dhabi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 06 March 2026) Arab The UAE participates in the extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council and European Union (European Union), held via videoconference on 5 He walks 2026 to discuss Iranian aggression against the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom Bahrain The Chairman of the current session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the Gulf Cooperation Council European Union For Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.
During the meeting, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Nusseibeh, thanked the European partners for their condemnations IranIts unprovoked, unprovoked and unlawful attacks, and its strong expression of solidarity and support.
Nusseibeh highlighted the extent of the unprovoked attacks that were targeted United Arab Emiratesnoting that United Arab Emirates It successfully defended itself against more than 1,000 Iranian drones and missiles, adding that it was primarily targeting civilian infrastructure. It denounced in the strongest terms the ongoing violations United Arab Emirates Sovereignty, international law and international humanitarian law.
She emphasized that United Arab EmiratesEnsuring safety remains a priority everyone Those within its borders include citizens, residents and visitors from around worldincluding large numbers of European citizens.
She updated her colleagues extensively United Arab Emirates Efforts to meet the needs of foreign nationals during the current crisis, a point echoed by several European foreign ministers, who expressed particular gratitude for the close coordination involved in assisting transit passengers. from Defeat Europe To return to their countries safely.
Nusseibeh confirmed that United Arab Emirates It has consistently pursued diplomatic means to prevent the current escalation, and remains committed to dialogue and diplomacy. in same Time, I stressed that United Arab Emirates It reserves its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the system United Nations The Charter is in order to preserve its sovereignty and protect those on its lands.
She also stressed the importance of strengthening coordination between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in response to the current crisis. Minister Nusseibeh said at the conclusion of her speech during the meeting: “What we are witnessing today is a conflict between two contradictory visions for the future of the region. We are in United Arab EmiratesWe, along with our partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council, stand by peaceful coexistence, and strive to achieve this. middle The East is where regional economic integration creates opportunity – not destruction – for everyone“.
The ministers issued a joint statement following the meeting in which they stressed the importance of continuing cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council European Union To promote stability, protect freedom of navigation, protect global supply chains and energy security.