US President Biden offers solidarity with UAE one year on from Houthi terror attacks

 


On the anniversary of a terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi that left three people dead, US Vice President Joe Biden issued a message of support to the United Arab Emirates.

"We stand firmly to ensure it cannot happen again," Mr. Biden said, adding that his nation will defend the Emirates against any threat.

International outrage resulted from the Houthi rebels of Yemen, who are supported by Iran, attacking an oil distribution plant in Mussaffah, which resulted in three fatalities and six injuries.

Two ballistic missiles and a number of drones were used in a terrorist strike that was launched from Yemen one year ago to target civilian targets in the United Arab Emirates. Three innocent civilians perished in this barbaric attack while the UAE's air defence systems, a pillar of our decades-long security alliance, blasted the missiles out of the sky.

Today, we honour the terribly lost lives and reaffirm America's dedication to the safety and security of the Emirati people. The UAE's defence against threats, whether they come from Yemen or elsewhere, will continue to be supported by the United States in close coordination with my friend President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. The United States will continue to defend the security of the United Arab Emirates and our other Middle Eastern allies, including by providing essential military support, and we remain resolute in our pursuit of diplomacy to bring a peaceful end to the war in Yemen. In order to ensure that it won't happen again, we stand resolute as we remember the awful events of a year ago.

The United States and the UAE will continue to work to advance important new initiatives, like the Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE) and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, as the UAE gets ready to host the world to address the climate challenge during COP-28 this fall (PGII). Building a shared future of greater peace, stability, and integration throughout the region depends on our strong relationship.

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