Abu Dhabi: The UAE, on Saturday backed the directives and decisions issued by King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia in relation to the regrettable and painful death of the Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi.

Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, commended Saudi King’s keenness and efforts made to unearth the truth in Khashoggi’s case, which was clearly reflected in the King’s decisions.

Saudi Arabia, represented by its leadership, was and still is a state of institutions based on justice and fairness. The royal decisions and actions taken after the investigation in this case reaffirm these values and established principles to ensure the implementation of law and justice.

Shaikh Abdullah prayed to Allah Almighty to protect Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people.