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The aims of the Federation shall be the maintenance of its independence, sovereignty; the safeguard of its security and stability; the defense against any aggression on its existence or the existence of the member Emirates; the protection of the rights and liberties of the people of the Federation; the achievement of close https://legaladviceme.com/legislation/120/uae-constitution-of-united-arab-emirates 3/34 8/17/2019 The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates - Legal Advice Middle East co-operation between the Emirates for their common benefit in realizing these aims and in promoting their prosperity and progress in all fields; the provision of a better life for all citizens together with the respect by each member Emirate of the independence and sovereignty of the other Emirates in their internal affairs within the framework of this Constitution.