The attack constitutes an unlawful and cowardly act of terrorism, says the Foreign Ministry
FILE PHOTO: The UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015
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Publish : 18 Jan 2022, 05:05 PMUpdate : 18 Jan 2022, 05:05 PM
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the 'Houthi militias’ attack' with explosive-laden drones on Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The attack on Monday reportedly resulted in explosion of petroleum tankers and fire near Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, causing damage to civil property as well as loss of lives.
"This latest attack is an escalation of aggression on the part of the Houthi militias adding to further tension in the region," said a Foreign Ministry news release on Tuesday.
"This is a repeat terrorist attack following the hijack on a UAE-flagged cargo ship called Rawabi off the coast of Al Hudayah Governorate on 2nd January 2022," it said.
"Bangladesh feels that the recent drone attack targeting civilian establishments and killing of innocent civilians constitutes an unlawful and cowardly act of terrorism," said the release.
"Bangladesh also believes that such insensible and illegal acts are targeting civilians and civilian facilities and are a flagrant violation of international law and norms of civilized behavior," it said.
The release went on to say, "Bangladesh calls upon the Houthi militias to refrain from repetition of such unlawful activities and deliberate escalation of tension since such irresponsible activities may aggravate tension in the region.
Bangladesh expresses its firm solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its brotherly people against any threat to its safety and security. Bangladesh also remains steadfastly committed towards all efforts for maintenance of peace and stability in the region."
Bangladesh condemns 'Houthi attack' on UAE sites
The attack constitutes an unlawful and cowardly act of terrorism, says the Foreign Ministry
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the 'Houthi militias’ attack' with explosive-laden drones on Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The attack on Monday reportedly resulted in explosion of petroleum tankers and fire near Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, causing damage to civil property as well as loss of lives.
"This latest attack is an escalation of aggression on the part of the Houthi militias adding to further tension in the region," said a Foreign Ministry news release on Tuesday.
"This is a repeat terrorist attack following the hijack on a UAE-flagged cargo ship called Rawabi off the coast of Al Hudayah Governorate on 2nd January 2022," it said.
"Bangladesh feels that the recent drone attack targeting civilian establishments and killing of innocent civilians constitutes an unlawful and cowardly act of terrorism," said the release.
"Bangladesh also believes that such insensible and illegal acts are targeting civilians and civilian facilities and are a flagrant violation of international law and norms of civilized behavior," it said.
The release went on to say, "Bangladesh calls upon the Houthi militias to refrain from repetition of such unlawful activities and deliberate escalation of tension since such irresponsible activities may aggravate tension in the region.
Bangladesh expresses its firm solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its brotherly people against any threat to its safety and security. Bangladesh also remains steadfastly committed towards all efforts for maintenance of peace and stability in the region."