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Yemen FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Arab-Islamic Consensus to Stop Israeli War on Gaza, Lebanon

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Yemen FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Arab-Islamic Consensus to Stop Israeli War on Gaza, Lebanon

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani underscored the Arab and Islamic consensus to end Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, he hoped Monday’s Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh would come up with unified vision on stopping the Israeli assault.

Yemen is the current chair of the Arab League. Riyadh is hosting on Sunday a ministerial preparatory meeting ahead of the summit.

The summit is dedicated to discussing the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinian and Lebanese territories, as well as regional developments. It aims to coordinate stances between member countries.

Several Arab and Islamic countries, starting with Saudi Arabia, have exerted major efforts since the previous summit – also held in Riyadh – to reach an end to the wars on Gaza and Lebanon, added Zindani.

He highlighted the efforts carried out throughout the year by the Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and their joint Arab ministerial committee, chaired by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Moreover, he noted that Arab and Islamic countries were not the only ones in consensus over the need to end the war, but the several countries across the globe want to see an end to the hostilities.

Asked about the means and opportunities available to Arab and Islamic countries to end the wars, he cited the efforts that have been exerted so far through international relations, especially Saudi Arabia’s ties with other countries and its Arab, Islamic and global standing.

He hoped the summit would come up with a unified stance on ending the wars, despite Israel’s intransigence.

Yemen had assumed the presidency of the Arab League council in September.

Zindani said at the time that “national and historic responsibility demands that we make this round a serious starting point for addressing emerging crises and overcoming all challenges through a pure Arab will.”

He underscored the importance of coming up with unified Arab action and to apply international pressure on Israel to make it stop its crimes in Gaza and throughout the Palestinian territories.

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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s mutual determination to establish lasting peace and stability in the region.
Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during his visit to Riyadh, Ravanchi emphasized that achieving this goal requires sustained bilateral and regional cooperation to address current threats and build a foundation for prosperity and security.
During his meetings with the Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji, Ravanchi discussed strengthening bilateral relations in political, economic, and consular fields, and explored key regional and international issues.
He described Saudi-Iranian efforts as a “successful model of bilateral and multilateral cooperation,” aimed at fostering peace, security, and development on both regional and international levels. Ravanchi underscored the importance of historical ties and the principle of good neighborliness as the basis for advancing this relationship.
Following the second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian trilateral committee in Riyadh, both Saudi Arabia and Iran reiterated their full commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement, according to a statement by the Saudi foreign ministry. The accord, mediated by China, aims to restore diplomatic ties and promote mutual respect for sovereignty and security in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and international law.
China praised the progress achieved since the agreement’s signing, including the reopening of embassies and increased bilateral engagement. It pledged to continue supporting Saudi-Iranian efforts to deepen their cooperation and maintain regional stability.
Ravanchi, who previously served as Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations and was a member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team with the P5+1, described the atmosphere of the meetings as “cordial and transparent.” He added that the three nations exchanged views on topics of mutual interest and stressed the importance of continuing this “positive and forward-looking process.” He also revealed “constructive and friendly” meetings held by the Iranian delegation with their Saudi hosts and Chinese counterparts, during which they discussed enhancing bilateral and trilateral cooperation and reviewed developments in relations over the past year.
One significant development has been the improvement in consular services. Over 87,000 Iranian pilgrims performed Hajj, and more than 52,000 completed Umrah in the past year, demonstrating enhanced coordination. Additionally, the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian Joint Media Committee and the signing of an MoU between Saudi Arabia’s Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies further strengthened institutional ties.
The trilateral meeting also tackled pressing regional challenges, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The participants condemned Israel’s aggression in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the continuation of humanitarian aid to affected regions. They warned that ongoing violence poses significant risks to regional and global security, including threats to maritime safety.
On Yemen, the parties reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution under United Nations auspices. They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve lasting peace in the war-torn country.
Saudi-Iranian relations have undergone a remarkable transformation since the signing of the Beijing Agreement. The reopening of embassies, including Iran’s embassy in Riyadh in June after a seven-year hiatus, marked a turning point in their ties.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Alireza Bigdeli described the day as a “historic milestone” in Saudi-Iranian relations. He expressed confidence that the renewed relationship would reach its peak, emphasizing that the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia opens a new chapter in bilateral and regional relations, aimed at greater cooperation and stability.