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Arab, Slovenia FMs Discuss Gaza Peace Efforts

The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
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Arab, Slovenia FMs Discuss Gaza Peace Efforts

The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)
The foreign ministers meet in Ljubljana on Friday. (SPA)

The foreign minister of several Arab countries and Slovenia met in Ljubljana on Friday to discuss efforts to boost regional and international security and stability, with focus on the Gaza Strip.

The meeting was attended by Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Egyptian FM Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini FM Abdullatif Al-Zayani, and Qatari FM Sultan Al Muraikhi and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.

The FMs stressed the need to respect and fully implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement. They discussed the need to deliver sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to the enclave.

They tackled efforts to ensure the success of the peace plan launched by US President Donald Trump, and progress towards the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution.

The ministers discussed the situation in the occupied West Bank, stressing the need to halt illegal unilateral Israeli measures there and Israeli violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied Jerusalem, which are deepening tensions and undermining all de-escalation efforts.

The ministers commended Slovenia's support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and its recognition of the State of Palestine based on the two-state solution.

The talks also addressed developments in the region, ways to reduce tensions through negotiation and dialogue, and efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.

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UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Falling debris from an intercepted attack injured one person in an industrial area of Abu Dhabi, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Monday.

"Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of falling debris on the Raneen Systems company in ICAD (Industrial City of Abu Dhabi) in the Musaffah area, following a successful interception by air defense systems," the Abu Dhabi government's media office posted on X.

"The incident resulted in moderate injuries to a Ghanaian national."

The injury comes a day after authorities in the Emirati city of Sharjah said they were "dealing with an incident that targeted Khor Fakkan.”

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ICAO Condemns Iranian Attacks on Civil Aviation

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 
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ICAO Condemns Iranian Attacks on Civil Aviation

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Sunday adopted at its 237th session a resolution condemning Iranian attacks targeting several countries in the region.

The resolution backs a paper presented on March 19 by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and Morocco.

The decision came as a step reflecting a firm international opposition to threats against the safety and security of civil aviation. It included a range of measures, most notably condemning the attacks, calling for their immediate cessation, referring the text of the resolution to the relevant UN bodies, notifying member states, and closely monitoring developments to ensure the continued safety of civil aviation.

During the meeting, Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the ICAO Council Mohammed Sami Habib reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full commitment to the Chicago Convention and its continued support for the smooth operation of air traffic in coordination with brotherly states and ICAO.

Habib emphasized that Saudi airspace and airports remain fully prepared to assist commercial carriers and facilitate evacuation flights in accordance with the highest safety standards.

He underscored the importance of all states adhering to the provisions of the Chicago Convention and refraining from using civil aviation for purposes other than those for which it is intended.

The Permanent Representative then stressed that the Kingdom is not a party to the ongoing conflict and has, since its outset, called for deescalation, restraint, and the prioritization of diplomatic solutions.

He highlighted UN Security Council Resolution 2817, issued on March 11, which condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, underscoring growing international recognition of the threats facing regional security and stability.

Habib reiterated the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of attacks targeting airspace and civil aviation infrastructure.

He said such actions constitute a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention, 1944) and pose a direct threat to air navigation safety.

He also called on Iran to immediately and unconditionally cease such actions.

The ICAO council’s resolution noted that Iranian attacks since February 28, using missiles and drones, constitute a clear violation of the Chicago Convention and the principle of full state sovereignty over national airspace. It also referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

The council’s resolution highlighted that these attacks have created serious risks for civil aviation, as projectile paths intersected flight corridors without the issuance of required navigational warnings.

This forced affected states to take precautionary measures, including closing parts of their airspace and rerouting flights, disrupting international air traffic operations.

The council also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and airports, emphasizing that such actions represent a breach of international law and a threat to international peace and security.

 

 

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MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

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The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE Embassy and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

In a statement, the Muslim World League reiterated its firm rejection and condemnation of attacks and acts of sabotage against civilian and diplomatic facilities and their personnel, emphasizing that such acts constitute violations of international laws and agreements that guarantee their protection.