DUBAI, May 2 (Xinhua) -- The killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden will strengthen the international community's efforts in countering terrorism, the Foreign Ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Monday.
"Apart from claiming lives of thousands of innocent victims, terrorism has had significant negative impact on the image of Islam and Muslims," Tariq Al Haidan, assistant foreign minister for political affairs, was quoted as saying by the state news agency WAM.
"The killing of Osama bin Laded is a positive step that will enhance international efforts for combating terrorism," he said.
Al Haidan called on governments to make continuous efforts and cooperate with one another to eliminate terrorism at root, saying that in the past decade, the UAE played an important role in fighting terrorism and extremism.
The official also warned that bin Laden's death did not spell the end of al-Qaida and terrorism.
"We must exercise caution and vigilance so as to preserve the security of the UAE and its people. Other countries should also do so," he said.
On Sunday, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that bin Laden had been killed in a U.S. operation in Pakistan.
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"Apart from claiming lives of thousands of innocent victims, terrorism has had significant negative impact on the image of Islam and Muslims," Tariq Al Haidan, assistant foreign minister for political affairs, was quoted as saying by the state news agency WAM.
"The killing of Osama bin Laded is a positive step that will enhance international efforts for combating terrorism," he said.
Al Haidan called on governments to make continuous efforts and cooperate with one another to eliminate terrorism at root, saying that in the past decade, the UAE played an important role in fighting terrorism and extremism.
The official also warned that bin Laden's death did not spell the end of al-Qaida and terrorism.
"We must exercise caution and vigilance so as to preserve the security of the UAE and its people. Other countries should also do so," he said.
On Sunday, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that bin Laden had been killed in a U.S. operation in Pakistan.
Editor: yan
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