Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, paving the way for its formal signing on June 19, with the aim of reaching a sustainable ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement issued today, Aboul Gheit expressed hope that this development would represent an important step toward ending Iranian and Israeli attacks on Arab territories and creating the conditions for launching a process that would end the war and achieve lasting stability in the region, SPA reported.
He warned of Israel's continued efforts to undermine the agreement and perpetuate a state of ongoing conflict, while commending the diplomatic efforts made by Arab, regional, and international parties to reach the MoU.
The secretary-general called on the concerned parties to approach the next phase of negotiations in a positive spirit and work toward a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
He stressed that any final agreement must respect the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Arab states and take into account legitimate Arab demands for achieving security in the region.
