Abu Dhabi: The UAE Foreign Minister, Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a statement updating the status of the UAE's participation supporting UN resolution 1973, in Libya.
Shaikh Abdullah said: "In support of UN resolution 1973, the UAE is fully engaged in humanitarian operations in Libya. As an extension of those humanitarian operations, the UAE Air Force has committed six F16 and six Mirage aircraft to participate in the patrols that will enforce the no-fly zone now established over Libya.
UAE’s participation in the patrols will begin in the coming days."
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on UAE's Support for UN Security Council Resolution 1973
"The United States welcomes this important contribution by the United Arab Emirates to the enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 1973 in Libya.
This critical participation by the UAE further underscores the broad, international support for the protection of the Libyan people.
The UAE has been a leader on this issue within the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the UAE and all of our regional and international partners".
