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UAE’s Gargash: Egyptian Initiative for Libya Boosts Peace Track

FILE PHOTO: UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, speaks at an event at Chatham House in London, Britain July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall
FILE PHOTO: UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, speaks at an event at Chatham House in London, Britain July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall
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UAE’s Gargash: Egyptian Initiative for Libya Boosts Peace Track

FILE PHOTO: UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, speaks at an event at Chatham House in London, Britain July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall
FILE PHOTO: UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, speaks at an event at Chatham House in London, Britain July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall

The United Arab Emirates supports the Egyptian initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said on Monday.

"With the support of the United States National Security Council for the Egyptian initiative, Arab and international momentum for an immediate ceasefire, a withdrawal of foreign forces and a return to the political track is strengthened," Gargash said on Twitter.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced the new initiative on Saturday which proposes an elected Libyan leadership council and a ceasefire starting on Monday.

Gargash said the international community cannot accept that fighting continues, adding that a comprehensive political solution is needed for all Libyan parties to the conflict.

The United States National Security council on Sunday tweeted that it was encouraged by Egypt's plan.

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GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Wadi Al Kabir Shooting Incident in Oman

General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
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GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Wadi Al Kabir Shooting Incident in Oman

General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)

The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the recent shooting incident in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries, including that of a police officer.
In a statement, the parliament expressed its denouncement of this reprehensible attack, which goes against all religious and moral values and principles. It emphasized that such acts aim to undermine the security and stability of Oman. The parliament reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Oman, supporting all security measures implemented to safeguard its security and stability.
The Arab Parliament extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Oman, its government, people, parliament, and the families of the victims. It also wished a swift recovery for those injured in the incident, SPA reported.

Also, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the shooting incident, saying that this heinous criminal act contradicts the principles of Islam and human and moral values.
He affirmed the full support and solidarity of the GCC countries with Oman and commended the efforts of the Omani security personnel in dealing with this incident.
Albudaiwi also conveyed his condolences to the victims' families and wished speedy recovery to t

he injured.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to continue bestowing security and stability upon the leadership and people of Oman and to protect them from all harm.

For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia commended the competent authorities in the Sultanate of Oman for their swift and efficient handling of the incident.
It also affirmed that Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Oman, expressing sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.