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108104
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 14:21
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Sweden announces support to UAE's stance on resolving the dispute over its islands occupied by Iran
Abu Dhabi, Feb 23, 2010 (WAM)- Swedish Parliament Speaker Per Westerberg announced in Abu Dhabi yesterday that his country supports UAE's approach on resolving the conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran over the three UAE islands occupied by Iran, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Musa.
Addressing a joint press conference with the Speaker of UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair this afternoon at FNC House in Abu Dhabi, the Swedish official also spoke about other issues including Iranian nuclear file and the economic sanctions mooted by the West on Iran.
He pointed to the diversity of opinions prevailing in the Swedish Parliament on this issue and made it clear that he "personally don't favour these sanctions, which will not work".
Westerberg said that the UAE's approach that advocates direct dialogue with Iran on the islands, or the referral of the case to the International Court of Justice is the best way to reach a solution acceptable by both parties.
The Swedish official also addressed issues of peace in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq and emphasised the Palestinian issue.
He called on the Arabs and the Israelis to read their respective histories derive lessons from it and work to make peace, security and stability that will benefit families, children and future generations in general.
Sterverg pointed to the role played by his country in keeping peace in a number of countries around the world through the participation in the international forces.
He pointed out that his country is living in peace since nearly two hundred years and that its goal is to see security and stability prevail in all countries of the world.
The best way to do achieve that is to engage in direct dialogue between the conflicting parties, Sterverg said.
He also stressed his country's interest in peace and friendship among nations and the dialogue between the West and Islam.
Addressing the press conference, Speaker Al Ghurair said that the FNC had requested Sweden to support UAE in resolving the Islands issue and to enhance economic relations between UAE and Sweden.
He added that the bilateral ties can be bolstered through signing of trade and investment agreements and establishment of political relations. Al Ghurair said that over 250 Swedish firms are operation in the UAE.
Per Westerberg is on a five-day visit to UAE leading a delegation and will hold talks with a number of senior officials in UAE.
Addressing a joint press conference with the Speaker of UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair this afternoon at FNC House in Abu Dhabi, the Swedish official also spoke about other issues including Iranian nuclear file and the economic sanctions mooted by the West on Iran.
He pointed to the diversity of opinions prevailing in the Swedish Parliament on this issue and made it clear that he "personally don't favour these sanctions, which will not work".
Westerberg said that the UAE's approach that advocates direct dialogue with Iran on the islands, or the referral of the case to the International Court of Justice is the best way to reach a solution acceptable by both parties.
The Swedish official also addressed issues of peace in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq and emphasised the Palestinian issue.
He called on the Arabs and the Israelis to read their respective histories derive lessons from it and work to make peace, security and stability that will benefit families, children and future generations in general.
Sterverg pointed to the role played by his country in keeping peace in a number of countries around the world through the participation in the international forces.
He pointed out that his country is living in peace since nearly two hundred years and that its goal is to see security and stability prevail in all countries of the world.
The best way to do achieve that is to engage in direct dialogue between the conflicting parties, Sterverg said.
He also stressed his country's interest in peace and friendship among nations and the dialogue between the West and Islam.
Addressing the press conference, Speaker Al Ghurair said that the FNC had requested Sweden to support UAE in resolving the Islands issue and to enhance economic relations between UAE and Sweden.
He added that the bilateral ties can be bolstered through signing of trade and investment agreements and establishment of political relations. Al Ghurair said that over 250 Swedish firms are operation in the UAE.
Per Westerberg is on a five-day visit to UAE leading a delegation and will hold talks with a number of senior officials in UAE.
