GCC condemns Iranian attack on Al-Udeid Air Base
QNA
Doha
The 49th extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) held in Doha on Tuesday expressed strong condemnation of the missile attacks carried out by Iran targeting the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the meeting.
The meeting was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Abdullah Al Yahya, chairman of the current session of the Ministerial Council, and attended by the foreign ministers of the GCC countries.
The council said the attack constituted a blatant, unacceptable, and dangerous Iranian violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as the principles of good neighborliness. 'It also constitutes a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, regardless of the pretexts and justifications.'
The Council expressed its full solidarity with Qatar and its full support for the measures it takes to preserve its security and stability.
The Ministerial Council condemned the continued Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the killing of civilians, affirming its rejection of the military escalation carried out by the occupying authorities in the north and south of the Gaza Strip, the expansion of their occupation of large parts of the Strip, and the prevention of relevant international organizations from delivering humanitarian aid and operating medical facilities.
The Council stressed the need to resume negotiations to reach a ceasefire and provide assistance to civilians.
The Council commended the capabilities of the Qatari Armed Forces in confronting the attack launched by Iran on Qatar, emphasizing that the security and stability of Qatar is an integral part of the security and stability of all GCC states, and that any threat to any member state is a direct threat to all GCC states.
The Council reiterated its categorical rejection of any infringement on the sovereignty of Qatar or any threat to its security and stability.
The Ministerial Council emphasized the need to adhere to the foundations and principles based on the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the principles of good neighborliness, respect for the sovereignty of states, non-interference in internal affairs, resolving disputes by peaceful means, and refraining from the use or threat of force.
The Ministerial Council welcomed the ceasefire announcement by President Trump, stressing the need for an immediate cessation of all military operations. It commended Qatar's efforts to mediate and achieve a ceasefire to maintain security and stability in the region.
It also commended the concerted efforts of all parties to seize the ceasefire to de-escalate tensions and adopt diplomacy as an effective means of settling disputes.
It also called for maximum restraint, sparing the region and its peoples the dangers of war, and pushing for a serious return to negotiations leading to sustainable solutions, given the opportunities this moment presents to chart a new course toward a positive future for the region. The Council affirmed its readiness to support all efforts in this regard.
The Council commended the success of US President Donald Trump in achieving a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and urged him to exert efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
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