Basic elements of the uae foreign policy with GCC countries

Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates on 2 December 1971, the UAE adopted a balanced foreign policy based on the adoption of dialogue, respect of international conventions, commitment to the United Nations Charter and non-interference of other country's internal affairs, and the settlement of disputes by peaceful means. One of the main anchors of the UAE's foreign policy has been building cooperation-based relations with all countries of the world. Substantial development assistance has increased the UAE's stature among recipient states. Most of this foreign aid (in excess of $15 billion) has been to Arab and Muslim countries.