GCC Secretary-General Condemns Desecration of Another Copy of the Quran in Sweden

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Desecration of Another Copy of the Quran in Sweden

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi expressed on Friday his strong condemnation of the continued provocations against Muslims, and the desecration of another copy of the holy Quran in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

He stressed that these disgraceful and unacceptable acts provoke the feelings of Muslims all over the world, and that the Swedish authorities must take immediate and serious action to stop these behaviors and hold extremists accountable, said SPA.

Albudaiwi stressed that these heinous incitements contradict the principles of tolerance and freedom of religion, and are indicative of hatred, and extremism.

He also referred to the emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which convened last week, and condemned the acts of religious hatred. The Council stressed the need for all countries and international organizations to prevent and address irresponsible acts in accordance with international laws, treaties and norms that protect and preserve religions.



Aoun Vows ‘New Foundations of Cooperation’ with Gulf after Formation of Govt in Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya at the presidential palace in Baabda on Friday. (Lebanese Presidency)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya at the presidential palace in Baabda on Friday. (Lebanese Presidency)
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Aoun Vows ‘New Foundations of Cooperation’ with Gulf after Formation of Govt in Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya at the presidential palace in Baabda on Friday. (Lebanese Presidency)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya at the presidential palace in Baabda on Friday. (Lebanese Presidency)

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that “new foundations of cooperation” with the Arab Gulf will be established after the formation of a new government.

He made his remarks after receiving Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya at the presidential palace in Baabda. He later also received Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi.

Their visits followed Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah who was in Beirut on Thursday. It was the first visit by a Saudi FM to Lebanon in 15 years.

Aoun underscored to the Kuwaiti FM that the unity of Arab countries is the basis for confronting current challenges, said the Lebanese Presidency.

“I am certain that you will be generous in offering aid to your brothers in Lebanon who are eager for your return here,” he added.

Al-Yahya told Aoun that his visit aimed to “show support and express the commitment to stand by Lebanon.”

Meanwhile, Al-Budaiwi underlined support to Lebanon and its sovereignty and non-interference in its internal affairs.