UAE, Austria joining hands against terrorism
Austria and the United Arab Emirates are joining hands in the fight against terrorism which is becoming a threat to world peace.
On July 29, the two countries signed
a strategic partnership agreement, one that will support security and stability
and achieve development in the two countries.
The agreement will also promote tolerance
and bring Abu Dhabi and Vienna closer together in the fight against terrorism.
The agreement was signed at the
headquarters of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vienna in the
presence of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi,
who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
It was also signed in the presence
of Sebastian Kurz, the chancellor of Austria.
It came after the two officials held
extended talks.
Counterterrorism
The two countries said they are keen
on working together to facilitate efforts aimed at promoting tolerance and combating
international crime, extremism and terrorism.
They added in a joint statement that
this keenness stems from a great consensus between the two countries on the
fight against terrorism and extremism and confronting terrorist ideas promoted
by extremist groups, especially the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood, and armed
militias in the world.
The two countries also rejected all
forms of violence, terrorism and intimidation practiced by these groups.
They emphasized the importance of protecting
and immunizing young people against terrorist ideologies.
In the eye of the storm
Consensus between Vienna and Abu
Dhabi was evident in the remarks made by Chancellor Kurz during his reception
of bin Zayed.
He highlighted the importance of the
UAE's role in combating extremist ideas and terrorism.
Chancellor Kurz also said that his
country hopes it can enhance its cooperation with the UAE in the face of all international
challenges in the coming period.
He thanked bin Zayed for working to
cement cooperation with Austria.
"We thank you very much for
your continued fight against extremist ideas and against terrorism," he
said.
