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The UAE has denied ownership of weapons found in Libya, a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said on Tuesday.

The statement added that UAE reaffirms its commitment to the United Nations' Security Council resolutions 1970 and 1973 on sanctions and arms embargo.

"The UAE also urges all parties to de-escalate tensions and to re-engage in the UN’s political process," the statement said.

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