UAE Reaffirms its Position Towards Lebanon's Territorial Integrity

The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon
The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon
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UAE Reaffirms its Position Towards Lebanon's Territorial Integrity

The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon
The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed on Tuesday its unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon and its territorial integrity, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

“The United Arab Emirates expressed its deep concern over developments in Lebanon, as well as the repercussions of this dangerous situation and impact on regional stability,” it said.

"The UAE reaffirmed its unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” it said, emphasizing the country’s steadfast support for the people of Lebanon during this challenging period.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the delivery of an urgent $100 million relief package to the people of Lebanon.

The ministry affirmed the necessity of concerted international efforts to halt the escalation and prevent further loss of life. It stressed the importance of providing full protection to civilians according to international law and treaties.



UAE Interior Ministry: Extensive Search Underway for Missing Moldovan Man

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Interior Ministry: Extensive Search Underway for Missing Moldovan Man

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

The UAE Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that it "received a report from the family of a Moldovan national named Zvi Kogan, stating that he had been missing and out of contact since last Thursday”.
The ministry confirmed that "relevant authorities began extensive search and investigation operations immediately upon receiving the report”, the UAE’s official news agency WAM reported Sunday.
The ministry also urged the public to obtain accurate information from official sources and not get misled by “malicious” rumors.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs is "closely following the case of the missing Moldovan citizen Zvi Kogan, maintaining communication with his family, and providing all necessary support”, it added..
Majed Al Mansouri, Director of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Department at the ministry, affirmed that the Ministry is closely monitoring the case and is in close contact with his family to provide them with all means of necessary support.
He also highlighted that the Ministry is in continuous contact with the Embassy of Moldova in Abu Dhabi in this regard.