Sayyid Shihab chairs Oman's delegation at Arab Summit
President Dr. Abdullatif Rashid of the Republic of Iraq delivered a speech in which he warned that the specter of war threatens security and stability in the region. He noted that the Baghdad Summit is being held amid serious challenges endangering the region, the security of Arab nations, and the fate of their peoples.
He emphasized Iraq's rejection of the forced displacement of Gaza's population under any pretext and stressed the necessity of unified Arab action in the current phase. He called for serious and responsible Arab efforts to save Gaza, reactivate UNRWA's role, and ensure the delivery of aid to the Strip.
On his turn, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the death toll in Gaza is staggering and unacceptable, accusing Israel of violating international law. He stressed that what is happening in Gaza and the West Bank cannot be ignored.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed Oman's mediation in announcing a halt to attacks in the Red Sea, expressing hope for a political solution in Yemen. He also called for an end to the ongoing war in Gaza and rejected the forced displacement of its residents.
During his speech, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas asserted that Israel's killings and forced displacement are part of a broader plan to sabotage the two-state solution. He urged the adoption of an Arab-led initiative to achieve peace.
HH Sayyid Shihab was accompanied by an official delegation that comprised Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister: Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed al Saidi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs: Dr. Said bin Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of Economy; Abdullah bin Nassir al Rahbi, Ambassador of Oman to Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League and the Charge D'affaires of Oman's Embassy in Iraq.
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