His Excellency Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, stressed that the unification of the armed forces was not just a military decision, but rather was the cornerstone of building a strong and united state, capable of protecting its security and stability, and ensuring a bright future for its people.
His Excellency said, in a speech on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces: “I extend my highest congratulations and blessings to the shrine of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Court, Their Highnesses Sheikhs, Members of the Supreme Council of the Federation, Rulers of the Emirates, and Their Highnesses Crown Princes and Representatives Rulers, on the occasion of the forty-eighth anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, which took place on May 6, 1976. This day is considered one of the important national days in the contemporary history of the UAE and a historical milestone that we celebrate every year at the level of our armed forces, and we are proud of this fateful decision in the journey of the union. When our wise leadership, represented by the Founding Fathers, decided to unify the ranks of the armed forces under one command, thus enhancing the stability of our country and protecting its capabilities and gains.
His Excellency added: The decision to unify the armed forces is an important and decisive step that came to confirm the strategic vision and leadership skill that characterized the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and his brothers, the rulers of the Emirates at that time, and since then, we have been following the path of progress and development. Our armed forces have witnessed great developments in organization, armament, and training, making them a model to be emulated in the region and the world.
His Excellency said: The unification of the armed forces was not just a military decision, but rather it was the cornerstone of building a strong and united state, capable of protecting its security and stability, and ensuring a bright future for its people. This decision was the cornerstone for our armed forces to build effective defense capabilities that secure The importance of cooperation and joint work to achieve national goals.
His Excellency continued in his speech: On this dear anniversary, we affirm to the government and people of the UAE our commitment to continue developing and arming our armed forces with the latest technologies and trained human resources, to enhance their readiness and preparedness to face future challenges and advance the development of the national defense industries system and rely on the military capabilities and products that we manufacture. Proudly supported by Emirati hands and expertise. We are also committed to intensifying our efforts to enhance military cooperation with our partners and allies, to ensure security and stability in the region and the world. He added: I extend my thanks and appreciation to all the sons and daughters of the Armed Forces, in various units and specializations, for their dedication and continuous efforts in serving and protecting the nation. I also extend my greetings to their honorable families and the families of the martyrs, who participated in making sacrifices in order to raise the name of the UAE in various fields.
His Excellency concluded his speech by saying: We in the UAE are moving forward towards achieving more achievements, believing that our armed forces will remain the fortified shield of our young state, pledging to God and the President of the State to defend it at all costs. May God protect the UAE, its people and its wise leadership.
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