Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

"We are guided in our international relations by the principles of co-operation and openness towards others, on the basis of a policy of non-alignment, mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations." 
 
 
 "We don't live on an isolated island so it is only natural that, in many instances, we adapt our aspirations, ambitions and undertakings to various changes at the regional and international levels."