Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates, First Published Jan 18, 2022, 7:35 PM IST
New Delhi: India has extended its support to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Abu Dhabi Drone Attack. During a telephone conversation with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S Jaishankar supported the UAE.
Sheikh Abdullah, Dr. to offer condolences on the death of Indians in the drone attack. S Jaishankar was on the phone. S Jaishankar said on Twitter that he was working with Indian embassy officials in the UAE to extend full support to the families of the deceased. S Jaishankar tweeted that the Houthi attack was an unacceptable act.
Abu Dhabi drone strike; Countries around the world, including the United States, support the UAE
Abu Dhabi: The United Nations has announced its solidarity and support for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the wake of two separate drone strikes in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) said on Monday night that the attack was carried out by the Yemeni Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led Arab coalition forces also launched heavy attacks on Houthi strongholds in Yemen.
Condemning the attack on the UAE, the United States said in a statement that it would stand by all threats against the country. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke by phone with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a statement issued by the White House, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Houthis had taken responsibility for the attack and that the United States would work with the UAE and international cooperation to hold them accountable for the impact of the attack.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that attacks on civilians violate all international human rights law. He also condemned the attack on the UAE.
Following the drone strike, Saudi Arabia came under fire. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, spoke by phone with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the attack.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the attack, which violates all international norms. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, as well as the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab Parliament, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, a coalition of Islamic countries, have condemned the attack and announced their support for the UAE.
The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a police station in Abu Dhabi. The bomber struck shortly after 10 a.m. in Musaffah and a construction site near Abu Dhabi airport. In Musaffah, three people were killed and six were injured. Abu Dhabi police said two of the dead were Indians and one a Pakistani national. Three oil tankers exploded at ICAD3 near Adnoc’s warehouse in Mussafah. Authorities were able to bring the blaze under control immediately.
The UAE officially confirmed on Monday night that a drone strike by Houthi rebels in Yemen had caused the blasts. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has stated that the UAE has every right to respond to terrorist attacks and criminal activities. The UAE is dealing with the Houthi attacks in Abu Dhabi in a transparent and responsible manner, said Dr. Anwar Gargash tweeted. He added that the Houthis could not destroy the security and security of the region.
Last Updated Jan 18, 2022, 7:35 PM IST
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