Deterrence, diplomacy key to sustainable regional security: Anwar Gargash

Deterrence, diplomacy key to sustainable regional security: Anwar Gargash

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues steadfastly to pursue an approach centred on promoting stability, maximising achievements and building bridges of cooperation across civilisations with countries and peoples worldwide.

He stressed that, despite the crises facing the world, the UAE's approach remains firm and clear, grounded in balance, prioritising dialogue and political solutions, and underpinned by a record of achievements that constitutes the country's most compelling message to the world.

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His remarks came during a keynote session at the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, where he said, "In a regional and global environment marked by clamour and political posturing, where facts are mixed with disinformation, the UAE continues steadfastly on its path of achievement, guided by its leadership's conviction that the standing of nations is built on what they achieve for their peoples."

"The region is passing through a critical juncture that demands the highest levels of wisdom and rationality. The UAE's approach remains firmly rooted in balance, prioritising dialogue and political solutions to various crises, seeking common ground, and building bridges of cooperation and partnerships that serve human progress."

In brief

Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues steadfastly to pursue an approach centred on promoting stability, maximising achievements and building bridges of cooperation across civilisations with countries and peoples worldwide. The UAE's approach remains firmly rooted in balance, prioritising dialogue and political solutions to various crises, seeking common ground, and building bridges of cooperation and partnerships that serve human progress."

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