Dean of Arab Diplomatic Corps Hosts Dinner in Honour of Palestinian Prime Minister's Visit
London: Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Kingdom, hosted a dinner in honour of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his official visit to the UK. The dinner was attended by members of the Arab Ambassadors' Council accredited to the UK.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed welcomed HE Dr. Mustafa and highlighted the importance of his visit to London. The meeting discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories. It emphasised the need for joint Arab and international efforts to implement the two-state solution, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and international resolutions. The aim is to establish an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and to secure its full m
embership in the United Nations. The discussions also emphasised the importance of restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly the right of return, self-determination, empowerment, and support.
The participants commended Arab efforts and contributions in supporting the Palestinian people. They highlighted initiatives such as Egypt's plan for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's initiative to launch an international coalition to implement the two-state solution. They also underlined the importance of the 'Bahrain Declaration,' adopted at the Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain last May.
At the conclusion of the meeting, HE Dr. Mohammed Mustafa commended the efforts of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in supporting the Palestinian cause across international forums.
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