The UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, affirmed that her country "will not cease to demand its legitimate rights over the three disputed islands" with Iran. During her speech at the general debate of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Al Hashimy reiterated the UAE's call to end Iran's occupation of the three Emirati islands.
The Emirati minister stated: "In this context, we renew our demand to end Iran's occupation of the Emirati islands: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, over which history and international law confirm my country's sovereignty. We emphasize that, despite Iran's lack of response to my country's sincere calls for a peaceful resolution to the dispute over the past five decades, we will not cease our legitimate claims to these islands, whether through direct negotiations or the International Court of Justice.
Efforts should also be made to overcome the state of inertia that has become the hallmark of the current international approach to dealing with crises, moving towards finding lasting, comprehensive, and just solutions to the escalating armed conflicts around the world, as well as addressing the repercussions arising from disturbances in the international landscape."
