On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, headed the UAE delegation participating in the 15th session of the Islamic Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Gambia, which is held under the slogan “Strengthening Unity and Solidarity.” Through dialogue for sustainable development.
He delivered a speech in which he expressed his congratulations to the friendly Republic of Gambia for its presidency of this session and for the warm reception and hospitality. He also expressed his thanks for all the efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during its presidency of the 14th session of the Islamic Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and to the Secretary-General and the General Secretariat of the Organization for the efforts made.
In this regard, he said, “The UAE believes in the necessity of supporting and preserving security and peace through national awareness that preserves a culture of peace among societies, promoting the values of tolerance and communication, and developing the necessary mechanisms to prevent armed conflicts and strengthen preventive diplomacy, in light of the conflicts and challenges that threaten security the world is witnessing.” and international stability.”
He added: “Based on our firm support for the central issue of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which is the Palestinian issue and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the basis of a two-state solution in accordance with international legitimacy and relevant resolutions, the UAE, during its term of membership in the UN Security Council for the years 2022-2023, sought to make all efforts.” In this regard, and to also be a principled and practical voice in the turbulent international arena, and worked to promote the values of tolerance and coexistence, championed Arab issues, supported the agenda of women, peace and security, strengthened the Council’s participation in climate, peace and security issues, and consolidated the principle of belief in diplomacy, consensus and building bridges.
He continued: “In this context, and immediately after the outbreak of the crisis between the Palestinians and Israelis in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, the UAE began its intensive diplomatic movements at all levels with the aim of stopping the escalation and restoring calm to stop the bloodshed and preserve the lives of civilians, stressing the need to give priority to protecting civilians.” And civilian facilities, and ensuring safe corridors for the delivery of urgent humanitarian relief aid.”
He pointed to the efforts of the UAE during its non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council and its success in the Council’s adoption of Resolutions 2712 and 2720 of 2023, which called for taking concrete steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid that the Palestinians desperately need, and to protect United Nations employees and humanitarian workers on the ground. In the Gaza Strip.
He renewed the UAE’s call on the international community to make all efforts without delay to reach an immediate ceasefire to avoid further inflaming the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, and its call to intensify efforts to prevent the expansion of the circle of conflict in the region and the need to provide protection for all civilians, preserve their lives, and provide a response. Intensive, safe and sustainable humanitarian assistance to the brotherly Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip, ensuring the urgent, intensive and safe delivery of humanitarian, relief and medical aid without any obstacles, and preventing further loss of life.
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