UAE Foreign Minister reaffirms his country's solidarity with Kuwait following the thwarting of a terrorist plot

The UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressed on Friday the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for the measures taken by Kuwaiti security agencies to thwart a terrorist plot targeting a critical facility and to arrest a Kuwaiti national who had joined the ISIS terrorist organization.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering support for all measures undertaken by Kuwait to safeguard its security, sovereignty, stability, and societal well-being. He commended the competence and vigilance of Kuwaiti security agencies and their success in uncovering the ISIS-linked plot and taking legal action against its elements.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasized that Kuwait’s security is an integral part of the security of the UAE and the Gulf Arab states, reiterating his country’s full support for all steps Kuwait takes to preserve its security and stability and protect its national achievements.