UAE accuses Turkey of trying to restore 'colonial rule' over Arab world

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UAE accuses Turkey of trying to restore 'colonial rule' over Arab world
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed also defended the decision to normalise ties with Israel
By MEE staff in Washington
Published date: 29 September 2020 19:07 UTC

The United Arab Emirates has lashed out at "interference" in Arab affairs and defended the decision to normalise ties with Israel.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed said foreign powers were trying to restore "their domination and colonial rule" over the Arab world, an apparent reference to Abu Dhabi's regional foes Turkey and Iran.

"The tensions in Yemen, Syria, Libya, Iraq and other states are all related to blatant interference in Arab affairs made by states that incite strife and discord, or that have historical delusions of restoring their domination and colonial rule over the Arab region and the Horn of Africa. The result has been brutal wars," he said.

"In this context, we recall our firm position of rejecting regional interference in Arab affairs, and request full respect for sovereignty which is fully consistent with international law and international norms."

Bin Zayed addressed the international body during the second week of the General Assembly, an annual meeting of leaders of UN member states.

This year, due to the novel coronavirus, most of the meeting is being held with pre-recorded messages.

The United Arab Emirates' chief diplomat also criticised Turkey's role in Libya, saying its actions had "undermined efforts to reach a peaceful solution and destabilised the entire region".

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/u...ver-arab-world

[Marmara]

That's not an accusation. Erdoğan is very honest about his intentions, and he doesn't need to hide it because it's a blessing to be colonized by Turkey.

[Hamilcar]

These arab governors are really a big joke.

they are constantly embarassing themselves in front of the whole muslim world.

[Westbrook]

Oh yea... The UAE sure is an embarrassing example for the Muslim world...

These arab governors are really a big joke.

they are constantly embarassing themselves in front of the whole muslim world.

[Xyresic]

The UAE is what can only be described as the Harbinger of terror. They are responsible for the murder and starvation of millions of Yemenis. They support a puschist dictator in Libya, an axis of malevolence against Turkey. Dictatorship in Egypt. Sending impoverished Sudanese, Erirreans and Malians unwillingly to their deaths in Libya.

The UAE didnt even exist before the 1960s wtf are they?