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GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his appreciation for the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution introduced by the Kingdom of Norway, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. The resolution calls for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's legal obligations regarding the actions of the United Nations and other states in their support of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat on Saturday, Albudaiwi highlighted that the adoption of this resolution clearly underscores the international consensus in favor of supporting the Palestinian people as they confront the challenges they face. He emphasized that the resolution reaffirms global backing for the legitimate right of Palestinians to self-determination and to establish an independent state, ensuring the protection and respect of all their fundamental rights, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Albudaiwi also emphasized the final statement issued by the 45th GCC Supreme Council in December 2024, which reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and called for an end to the Israeli occupation. He reiterated the GCC's unwavering support for Palestinian sovereignty over all occupied territories and urged all nations to complete the procedures for recognizing the State of Palestine.
Additionally, Albudaiwi called for urgent collective action to secure a lasting solution that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.

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Egyptian Parliament Approves Formation of Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in Riyadh during a previous meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in Riyadh during a previous meeting. (SPA)
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Egyptian Parliament Approves Formation of Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in Riyadh during a previous meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in Riyadh during a previous meeting. (SPA)

The Egyptian Parliament, chaired by Speaker Dr. Hanafy El Gebali, approved on Monday the formation of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council, aimed at elevating bilateral relations to an unprecedented strategic level.

The establishment of the council was announced in mid-October following discussions between Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.

By the end of last year, the Egyptian government had approved the council’s formation, with an official statement highlighting its goal of “intensifying communication and strengthening cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Egypt across various sectors of mutual interest.”

During a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in September, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that the Supreme Coordination Council would serve as “an overarching framework to further deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across political, economic, trade, developmental, and investment sectors to benefit both nations.”

According to the Egyptian government’s statement, the council will comprise ministers and officials from both countries in relevant fields and will hold regular meetings alternately in both nations, with provisions for extraordinary meetings when necessary. The council will replace the previously established Joint Higher Committee Agreement.

Ahmed Fouad Abaza, chairman of the Egyptian Parliament’s Arab Affairs Committee, stated that the council aims to achieve several strategic objectives, including coordination and consultations on regional and international issues of mutual concern, contributing to security and stability in the region.

He added that the council would boost economic, trade, and investment partnerships by facilitating Saudi investments in Egypt and encouraging private sector collaboration between the two countries. It will also focus on exchanging expertise and information in security and defense, as well as strengthening cooperation in counterterrorism and combating organized crime.

The council will drive cooperation in key sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, environmental sustainability, culture, industry, technology, telecommunications, transportation, digital transformation, infrastructure, and energy, among other vital areas, stressed Abaza.