DUBAI, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Saturday it is following "with concern" the developments in the Syrian arena and the current escalation, local media reported.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi also "strongly condemns" the use of chemical weapons against civilians, UAE state news agency WAM reported.
An official statement added that the UAE supports all international measures aimed at the elimination and destruction of these internationally prohibited weapons.
It also stressed the need to prevent these weapons from falling into the hands of "armed terrorist organizations in conflict zones."
The UAE also confirmed its support for military operations against these banned weapons and their facilities in Syria.
The statement added the UAE believes that the political solution is the basis for dealing with the Syrian crisis. It also called on all parties to act in accordance with relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.
The statement said further that the UAE hopes to end the Syrian crisis with all the risks it poses to the unity of the country and the escalating human losses. At the same time, it stressed that activating the Arab role in political endeavors is necessary to find a political solution.
