The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that it was following with great concern the statements issued by Iraq towards Bahrain and its leadership, reported Bahrain’s news agency (BNA).
"The interference in the internal affairs of Bahrain and any contempt or breach of the noble status of its leadership is objectionable meddling that can never be accepted," said UAE’s foreign ministry in a statement.
The ministry reiterated that "any failure in containing the abuse in relations between sisterly countries will only lead to widening the gap and heightening tension in a time we are in a dire need for cooperation and for respecting national sovereignty and adhering to the principle of non-intervention."
"Within this context, we are urging our brothers in the sisterly country of Iraq to commit to the principles of respect for sovereignty and non-intervention in order to strengthen Arab links and contribute to deepening stability in the region," added the statement.
