UAE supports Iran’s nuclear program

Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum on Tuesday voiced support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Iran’s nuclear work is a national issue while the UAE is confident about its peaceful nature, he said.

He pointed to the Iranian islands and said Tehran and Abu Dhabi need no foreign interference to settle their disputes over the three islands.

All differences between the two sides would be patched up through peaceful ways, said the premier.

He hailed the increasing value of trade ties between Iran and the UAE and said the two sides enjoy deep-rooted and amicable relations.

Al-Maktoum reiterated that the UAE will never interfere in internal affairs of other countries particularly Iran and said he always stresses the importance of improving ties with all countries.

He added that his country’s foreign policy is based on establishment of friendly relations with countries based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, non-interference in countries’ internal affairs and observance of interests.

He expressed hope that Middle East would be freed from weapons of mass destruction.

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