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UAE says stands with Saudi Arabia 'in defending its sovereignty'

Ersin Çelik
15:45 - 6/08/2018 Monday
Update: 15:49 - 6/08/2018 Monday
REUTERS
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash

The United Arab Emirates stands with Saudi Arabia "in defending its sovereignty" after the kingdom froze new trade and investment with Canada, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said on Monday on Twitter.

Saudi Arabia severedties after Ottawa urged Riyadh to free arrested rights activists. It also recalled its ambassador and gave the Canadian ambassador 24 hours to leave the country.

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