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.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Residence of UAE Ambassador to Sudan

Smoke billows during air strikes in central Khartoum as the Sudanese army attacks positions held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the Sudanese capital on September 26, 2024. (AFP)
Smoke billows during air strikes in central Khartoum as the Sudanese army attacks positions held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the Sudanese capital on September 26, 2024. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Residence of UAE Ambassador to Sudan

Smoke billows during air strikes in central Khartoum as the Sudanese army attacks positions held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the Sudanese capital on September 26, 2024. (AFP)
Smoke billows during air strikes in central Khartoum as the Sudanese army attacks positions held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the Sudanese capital on September 26, 2024. (AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday’s the Kingdom condemnation of the attack on the residence of the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sudan, saying it was a violation of international law.

The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of these violations and all forms of violence against diplomats, emphasizing the need to ensure the protection of diplomats and respect for diplomatic missions' premises in compliance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

The Sudanese army on Monday rejected an accusation by the UAE that its forces had bombed the residence of the UAE ambassador in Khartoum.

It stressed that its forces were targeting militias and that it was its right to defend Sudan against them, adding that it respects international law

The UAE said earlier on Monday that the residence of its ambassador in Khartoum had been attacked by a Sudanese military aircraft, condemning it as a "heinous attack."