FNC issues a statement on EU Parliament decision

The Federal National Council (FNC) issued today a statement in response to the decision issued by the EU Parliament concerning the human rights in the UAE.

By (WAM)

Published: Mon 29 Oct 2012, 8:21 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 12:11 PM

‘Having considered the EU Parliament debate on human rights in the UAE, the FNC is shocked at the way in which the EU Parliament tackled such a sensitive issue without approaching the UAE through its constitutional, executive and legislative institutions as well as its social organizations.

‘The FNC hoped that the EU Parliament had not harried in taking such a decision and viewed the issue with neutrality and objectivity while giving the competent circles in the UAE the full opportunity to explain the UAE view instead of listening to biased reports that contain many baseless allegations and inaccurate information about the real situation in the UAE.

‘The prejudiced, harmful decision to the UAE stances towards the discussed issues in such a hurry manner underlines the lack of objectivity on the part of the established EU institution which was apparently fallen under the influence of certain elements that have their own agenda seeking to mar the long-standing historic bonds between the EU and the GCC countries, in general, and the UAE, in particular.

‘The UAE achievements in the past four decades stand testimony to its respect for human rights for both its nationals and non-nationals. High development rates have also drawn commendation from all.

‘The issues tackled by the decision including rights of women and foreign workforce, human trafficking, and domestic helpers, have been receiving full attention of the State. The UAE women have enjoyed their rights to education, public job and political participation. The foreign workforce has been provided with favourite conditions through proper housing, fair wages and human working environment. The FNC has debated the domestic helpers law in its previous term.

‘Regarding human trafficking, the UAE has presented before international relevant organizations reports that elicited continuous appreciation. As for UAE detainees, the State has committed to leave the critical issue to the justice which will administer its ruling without interference from any one and undoubtedly in line with principles of justice and transparency.

‘The UAE leadership and people will not hesitate in defending their just stances and protecting rights of citizens. The UAE will go ahead with its plans for development so as to build a modern state that takes the lead in all fields, a state that is based on principles of religion, traditions, heritage and cherished political legacy left by the founding fathers led by the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.’