Gargash: The peace treaty is a sovereign decision that is not directed at Iran

English - Monday 17 August 2020 الساعة 04:34 pm
Aden, Newsyemen:

 The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said today, Monday, that the UAE-Israel peace treaty is a sovereign decision not directed at Iran.

Anwar Gargash indicated, in a tweet on his Twitter account, that strategic decisions are transformational and have their impact and impact, and the UAE's future decision enhances its position and competitiveness.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation summoned the Chargé d'Affairs at the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi, and handed him a strong protest note against the background of the threats contained in the speech of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani regarding the sovereign decisions of the UAE.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation considered this speech unacceptable and inciting, and it carries serious repercussions on security and stability in the Arab Gulf region.

The memorandum warned of Iran's responsibility to protect the country's mission in Tehran and its diplomats.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its absolute rejection of the language of inflammatory rhetoric from the Iranian authorities following the peace treaty between the UAE and Israel, considering this interference in internal affairs and an assault on sovereignty.