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Gargash: UAE Hails Efforts to Bolster Gulf Unity

UAE State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash. (AFP)
UAE State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash. (AFP)
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Gargash: UAE Hails Efforts to Bolster Gulf Unity

UAE State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash. (AFP)
UAE State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash. (AFP)

United Arab Emirates State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash said on Tuesday that his country appreciates efforts by Kuwait and the United States to strengthen Gulf Arab unity.

In a Twitter post, he also praised Saudi Arabia’s “good endeavors on behalf of the four states” – a reference to the Gulf row.

In June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic, trade and travel ties with Qatar over its support and financing of terrorism. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait said last Friday that progress had been made towards resolving the dispute.

Gargash added that the UAE looked forward to a “successful” Gulf Arab summit, which is due to take place this month.

An Egyptian foreign ministry spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday that Cairo hoped the recent efforts to end the rift would result in a “comprehensive solution that addresses all causes behind the crisis and guarantees serious and strict commitment”.

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Halting Violations Committed Against Palestinians

Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission
Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Halting Violations Committed Against Palestinians

Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission
Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah. Photo: Saudi Mission

Saudi Arabia has denounced all violations committed against the Palestinian people, with the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, predominantly women and children, in the Gaza Strip.

Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah, delivered on Wednesday the Kingdom’s statement during a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, reiterating Saudi Arabia's firm rejection of the tragic situation and stressing the urgent need to put an end to it.

Baakdah highlighted the Kingdom’s hosting of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, which adopted resolutions showing the unified will of Arab and Islamic nations.

She underscored the summit’s plea for an end to bloodshed, unrestricted access to humanitarian aid, and the fulfillment of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to reclaim their occupied territories and establish their independent state.

The diplomat said the Kingdom lauded the UN General Assembly resolution adopted on May 10, backing the eligibility of the Palestinian state for full membership in the United Nations.

Baakdah emphasized Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for actions taken by Norway, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Armenia in acknowledging the Palestinian state, while urging other nations to follow suit with bilateral recognition.

Recognizing the collective duty to actively support the realization of an independent Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia -- in collaboration with its partners in the Ministerial Committee appointed by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza Strip developments, as well as Norway and the European Union -- initiated a global alliance to push for the implementation of a two-state solution. The Kingdom calls upon all parties to join the initiative.