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UAE Yearbook 2010
foreign policy the uae s political leadership operates within the broad foreign policy framework established by the founding president of the federation, sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan. this approach emphasises diplomacy, negotiation and compassion. the uae is mindful of its commitment to its neighbours and the international community with regard to regional peace, stability and human security for all. to achieve these goals, it has purposefully promoted bridges, partnerships and dialogue. relying on these tools of engagement has allowed the government to pursue effective, balanced and wide-ranging ties with the international community. a guiding principle of uae foreign policy is the belief in the need for justice in international dealings between states, including the necessity of respecting the principle of non-interference in the sovereign affairs of other nations. the uae is also committed towards peaceful resolution of disputes and backs international institutions to reinforce the rule of international law and implementation of conventions and treaties. one of the central features of the uae s foreign policy has been the development of closer ties with its neighbours in the arabian peninsula through the six-member gulf cooperation council (gcc). the developments in palestine, iraq, iran, yemen, afghanistan and pakistan and the initiatives required to deal with them formed the core of the uae dialogue with world leaders during 2009. the uae is dedicated to peace, security and stability in the arab region, as well as normalisation of relations between all countries and a just and lasting solution to the middle east conflict. it believes that peace cannot be achieved while the israeli occupation of the palestinian and other arab territories continues; it supports an end to israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent palestinian state with east jerusalem as its capital, within the context of an agreement based on the arab peace initiative. u n i t e d a r a b e m i r at e s 2010
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