The UAE Armed Forces have performed their combat role in Saudi-led Arab Coalition in Yemen with a high sense of courage and professionalism, Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said in a series of tweets on his Twitter account, and added that the role will continue with Saudi Arabia until the end of the war.

''The Riyadh-Abu Dhabi alliance will emerge from this crisis much stronger and more influential. Strategic imperatives in the region required that and gains will have a positive impact on our stability,'' Dr. Gargash tweeted.

Highlights of the tweets:

"The UAE, the Coalition and the Yemen Crisis: The Necessary Decision", reviewed the latest developments in the Yemen file and the history behind the decisive decision.

''The Saudi-led coalition opted for Decisive Storm operation after exhausting all peace efforts. With Houthi/Saleh insistence on resorting to violence and a coup, King Salman's historic decision underscored an absolute Arab effort reflecting the deep understanding of the connection of the coup with the Iranian dimension and plots to undermine the strategic structure.''

''Goals of the Decisive Storm operation were crystal clear and well-defined which contributed to its success: to bring the Yemen crisis back on the political track, to restore the legitimate government of Yemen, and to counter the Iranian interference in the region."

''Effective delivery of political and military objectives of the operation was out of question."

"Riyadh's management of the crisis is exceptional. We are proud of the UAE’s credible and professional role."

"With the coalition delivering its core goals, it is up to the Yemenis to reach an inclusive agreement that rejects the coup."

"The military operation has paved the way. In the political and military context, the UAE remains a close, reliable ally to Riyadh. This partnership, which get much stronger with the Yemen crisis, is the key pillar to the future."

"Now it is the responsibility of the Yemeni people and factions to build channels of communication and agree on a political solution regarding the state and its institutions. National responsibility is a prerequisite for success."

 

My statement was taken out of context, UAE is continuing war in support of legitimacy in Yemen, says Gargash

The Arab Coalition countries are still hoping that the ongoing Yemeni talks in Yemen will lead to political solution, based on the GCC Initiative and the Security Council resolution 2216, however, military action and presence in the field will continue to counter rebels and to return Yemen to Arab fold, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has said.

In a statement made to Asharq Al Awsat, Dr. Gargash said that Yemen is bracing for a rare opportunity, but the performance by the different parties is still unsatisfactory, following 50 days of talks and the mistrust.

He also said that the statement which he made on Tuesday during a lecture attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was taken out of context.

"We are at war. I am appalled that my statement was taken out of context and misinterpreted for external agenda that seek to undermine the region and the GCC in particular," he added.

He also said that the Saudi-led Arab Coalition countries had announced 'Operation: Al Hazm Storm' only after all peaceful channels were exhausted and after the coup forces of Al Housthi militia and their allies, the forces of deposed Ali Abdullah Saleh, insisted on violence.

"Only then, the historic decision of the Custodian of the Tow Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, came, after it was established that the coup had connections with Iran."

Dr. Gargash praised the heroic role of the UAE armed forces, who are continuing their efforts, along side the Saudi armed forces.

"The Riyadh-Abu Dhabi alliance will emerge stronger from this crisis as dictated by strategic necessities. The responsibility, however, remains at the hands of Yemenis, to build bridges of communication and to reach a consensus on their country and its institutions," he said.