The UAE's brave soldiers are the main pillars for developing the military institutions, thanks to the support of the wise leadership in provision of all possible capabilities to develop the combat capabilities of the armed forces to be prepared to defend the homeland, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs has said.
"On this occasion, I extend my greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates, and UAE Armed Forces, who are the source of our pride and dignity, as well as to the people of the UAE."
The statement was made on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces' Unification Day, observed on 6th May every year.
In his speech to Dira' al Watan (Nation Shield Magazine), the UAE Minister of State said, "As we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces Unification Day, we remember the historic decision taken on May 6, 1976 to establish the unified armed forces under one leadership and one flag to support the pillars of the Union and safeguard the achievements and gains. Today, we are harvesting its fruits, as we have highly-equipped and efficient armed forces, which defend our national gains to ensure the security, welfare, stability, happiness and dignity."
He added that the UAE Armed Forces are participating efficiently in the Operation Restoring Hope as part of the Arab Coalition, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the legitimacy in Yemen, following their distinguished participation, with a very high combat spirit, in the Operation Decisive Storm.
Al Bowardi reiterated that qualifying human cadres is the main goal of the prudent leadership and the main pillar of developing the military institution as the Armed Forces, which have unlimited support from the wise leadership.

Source: WAM