UAE renews demand to end occupation of three Emirati islands

UAE renews demand to end occupation of three Emirati islands

The UAE has renewed its demand to end Iran’s occupation of the country’s three islands: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa. This came as Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

“History and international law bear testimony to the UAE’s sovereignty over the three islands. We will never stop our legitimate claim to these islands, either through direct negotiation or through the International Court of Justice,” she said.

She also stressed the UAE’s “firm position” calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with agreed international references. “We also welcome the statement of the Prime Minister of Israel from this podium regarding support for a two-state solution,” she added.

The UAE is looking forward to advancing political endeavours in the region and overcoming obstacles on the path to peace.

“However, this should be accompanied by efforts to strengthen international rejection of interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries. This meddling in Arab affairs undermines all efforts aimed at resolving conflicts and drives extremism and terrorism in a blatant violation of the sovereignty, unity, and