US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan
Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan
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US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan
Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE Minister of State, and Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan

The United Arab Emirates emphasized on Monday the necessity to pursue the efforts to promote stability in Afghanistan in cooperation with the regional partners and international community.

Minister of State in the UAE Ahmed Al-Sayegh said the move is necessary to serve the interests of the Afghani people and improve their living conditions.

His remarks came during a meeting with Thomas West, US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegation, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi.

The two officials emphasized the significance of ensuring education for girls as part of the relief efforts.

Al-Sayegh highlighted the UAE’s endeavors to contribute to improving the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, especially initiatives in the health and food sectors.

The US envoy praised the UAE’s contributions to support the Afghan people, stressing the need to intensify the international community's efforts to achieve a better future for Afghanistan and alleviate the suffering of its people, WAM News Agency said.



Arab, Islamic, African Mechanism Established to Support Palestinian Cause

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Reuters)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Reuters)
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Arab, Islamic, African Mechanism Established to Support Palestinian Cause

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Reuters)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Reuters)

The Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the African Union (AU) signed a tripartite agreement on Monday to support the Palestinian cause, during the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh.

The move was praised by the summit, especially for the African Union’s strong position on the issue.

According to information obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, the mechanism will be coordinated through the organizations’ secretariats. Representatives will meet regularly to align their positions and strengthen their influence in international forums.

Joint coordination meetings will be held soon to finalize the details of the agreement.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan welcomed the cooperation, noting that the three organizations will now speak with one voice internationally, instead of through individual bilateral talks.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit added that while Arab-African and Arab-Islamic cooperation already exists, this is the first time an agreement has united the three organizations on this issue.

He said the agreement will expand cooperation and set a clear strategy moving forward.