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F-35
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, Yousef Al-Otaiba, commented on the failure of two Senate draft resolutions to prevent the sale of US F-35 advanced weapons and fighters to his country.
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As posted by the Emirati embassy in Washington on its Twitter page, Al-Otaiba said: “The UAE deeply appreciates the considerations of all senators in today’s vote. Continued US support enables the UAE to endure a greater burden on our collective security, our security and yours and that of our partners. ” .
He continued: “This enhances the harmony between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, and enables us to be more effective together. It makes us all safer. The open, tolerant and future-oriented United Arab Emirates chart a new positive path. for the Middle East. We are committed to reducing regional escalation and dialogue. ” “.
The Emirati ambassador added: “We look forward to deepening our 49-year relationship with the United States, as we work together to address urgent challenges such as global health, the climate, the proliferation of nuclear weapons and regional conflicts.”
“It improves interoperability between the US and UAE and enables us to be more effective together. It makes us all safer.
Open, tolerant and future-oriented, the UAE is charting a new positive path for the Middle East. We are committed to regional reduction and dialogue. (2/3)
– UAE Embassy in the US (@UAEEmbassyUS) December 9, 2020
50 members voted against the first resolution against 46 in the United States Senate, indicating that members who opposed the agreement lost.
As for the second draft resolution, to stop the sale of F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates, 49 members refused in exchange for the support of 47.
Source: UAE Embassy in the USA.
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