The UAE rejects a factually incorrect European Parliament resolution

The United Arab Emirates rejected on Friday as “factually incorrect” a resolution passed by the European Parliament criticizing its human rights record.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has refuted the allegations, underscoring that such claims are categorically untrue and have previously and repeatedly been proven to be false.

“Every country has its own laws and legal institutions, the UAE constitution and national legislation enshrines fundamental rights which provide for the fair treatment of all citizens and residents,” the Emirati foreign ministry said in a statement.

“We strongly reject the allegations made in the text, which have been previously addressed and dismissed as factually incorrect."

"Moreover, the resolution completely ignores all of the UAE’s significant achievements in the human rights field.”, Saeed Al Hebsi, Director of Human Rights at UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said.

The UAE maintains an unwavering commitment to and respect for human rights as put forth by the country’s legislations and continues to cooperate with the United Nations and international partners in this regard.