The Government of Maldives has condemned the deadly drone on UAE's Abu Dhabi International Airport by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Maldives government said it strongly condemned the drone attacks aimed towards Abu Dhabi International Airport on 17 January 2022, resulting in loss of lives and injuries to several civilians.
The statement said the attack was a cowardly act of terrorism targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure and clearly violates international law and imperils the security and safety of civilians and travelers.
The Government of Maldives reaffirmed its solidarity with the Government of the UAE against those threatening its security and further commended the constructive role of the UAE in bringing harmony, peace, and security to the entire region. The Maldives also assured its full commitment to the fight against terrorism and assured that the Maldives would continue to work closely with the international community in eliminating the global menace.
