His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, UAE's diplomatic adviser to His Highness the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates has triumphed in a war it sincerely sought to avoid, achieving victory through an epic national defence that safeguarded sovereignty, dignity, and accomplishments in the face of brutal aggression.

He said: “Today, we move to manage a complex regional landscape with greater experience, deeper understanding, and stronger ability to influence and shape the future.”

On his official account on X, he wrote: “The UAE has triumphed in a war we sincerely sought to avoid, and we achieved victory through an epic national defence that protected sovereignty and dignity and preserved accomplishments against a vicious attack. Today, we move to manage a complex regional scene with greater experience, sharper knowledge, and a firmer capacity to shape the future.”

He concluded: “Our strength, resilience, and steadfastness have reinforced the UAE’s pioneering model of progress.”