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Borrell Describes Israeli Calls to Destroy UNRWA as Madness

Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Josep Borrell in AlUla (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Josep Borrell in AlUla (SPA)
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Borrell Describes Israeli Calls to Destroy UNRWA as Madness

Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Josep Borrell in AlUla (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Josep Borrell in AlUla (SPA)

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell said that EU countries were considering imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers who practice violence against Palestinians, indicating that fears of the expansion of the conflict in the region were still high.

In press statements before his departure from Riyadh, on Monday evening, he stressed that the situation in the West Bank was completely unacceptable, noting that he submitted a proposal to the European Union countries to impose sanctions on settlers who commit violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

“Let’s see if the EU countries are ready to adopt that!” He remarked, adding: “We know that they are ready to put sanctions on [Hamas]; but are they ready to impose sanctions on the violence practiced against Palestinians in the West Bank, let us see.”

Borrell described some Israeli calls to destroy UNRWA as irrational, expressing concerns over some “unacceptable positions” in the Israeli government and society (...)”

“This is a United Nations organization. 140 UNRWA employees were killed in Gaza, and this the most important time to help the Palestinians. How can someone say Israel must destroy UNRWA? What kind of madness is this?” he stated.

The EU foreign policy chief warned of the high risk of escalation in the region. He explained that about 85 percent of the population of Gaza were forced to flee, and more than a million people were without shelter, while more than 200,000 people were in real danger as a result of hunger.

Commenting on his meeting with a leader from Hezbollah during his visit to Beirut, Borrell confirmed that he sensed a lack of desire among the Lebanese for war because the cost would be high.

On the other hand, he expressed his belief that the current situation “may represent an opportunity to address one of the most postponed matters between Lebanon and Israel, represented by the demarcation of the land borders in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, following the delineation of the maritime borders between the two sides."

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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)

The second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement was held in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi.

The Saudi and Iranian sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in all its provisions and their continued effort to consolidate neighborly relations between their countries by respecting the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international law. This includes respecting the sovereignty, independence, and security of states.

Saudi Arabia and Iran welcomed the continued positive role played by China and the importance of its support and follow-up on the implementation of the Beijing Agreement that was signed in March 2023.

China underscored its readiness to continue to support and encourage the steps taken by Saudi Arabia and Iran to develop their relationship in various fields.

The three countries welcomed the continued progress in Saudi-Iranian relations and the opportunities it provides for direct communication between the two countries at all levels and sectors.

They noted the great importance of these contacts, meetings and mutual visits between high officials from the two countries, especially in light of the current regional tensions and escalation that threaten the security of the region and world.

The officials welcomed the progress of consular services between the two countries, which allowed more than 87,000 Iranian pilgrims to perform the Hajj and more than 52,000 Iranians to perform the Umrah with ease and security during the first ten months of 2024.

They welcomed the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian joint Media Committee and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and the Institute of Political and International Studies of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia and Iran additionally expressed readiness to sign a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Along with China, they look forward to expanding cooperation among them in various fields including economic and political.

The three countries called for an immediate end to the Israeli assault against Palestine and Lebanon, condemning its attacks and violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

They further called for the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid and relief to Palestine and Lebanon, warning that the continuing cycle of violence and escalation is a serious threat to the security of the region and world.

The three countries reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen in line with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations.