Referring to external challenges facing GCC countries, the UAE President said "the GCC"s policy is to respect neighboring countries and parties and not to interfere in others" internal affairs or attempt to influence their political, economic, or intellectual choices. Likewise, we demand they maintain the same policy towards us ... Also principal in our approach to issues and disputes is dialogue with reference to international law and legitimacy." "Still, in realization that the GCC stands to be affected by regional state of affairs, it seeks to help find solution for others" problems through coordinating with them, whether on bilateral or group level, he noted. "Never hesitating to extend a helping hand and with its non-wavering moderation and non-bias, the GCC secured good reputation and has a voice which is, indeed, heard at international and regional venues," the UAE President said. --SPA 11:22 LOCAL TIME 08:22 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/726233