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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EU plan to send over $40 billion in military aid has 'broad political support,' Kallas says
The initiative to provide Ukraine with 40 billion euros ($43.6 billion) in military aid has "broad political support" among EU member states, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on March 17 before the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels. EU diplomats reportedly suggested doubling military aid for Ukraine as the Trump administration's steps cast doubt on its commitment to Kyiv's security. Some member states have reacted cautiously to the initiative, according to Reuters. Kallas refuted these claims, saying there is "a broad political support," but "a lot of details need to be worked out." "It's important that the Сouncil said that we need to move swiftly, and that is what we are doing," Kallas said. The EU foreign policy chief also added that the initiative will be discussed during a separate meeting involving EU defense ministers, which is scheduled on April 2-3 in Warsaw, Poland. Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto previously denounced EU plans to provide Ukraine with additional aid. "We won't be dragged into this; we will not allow Hungarian taxpayers' money to be used to finance arms shipments to Ukraine," Szijjarto said, insisting instead that Budapest supports peace negotiations. Hungary's leader, Viktor Orban, has consistently obstructed and delayed sanctions against Russia and military support for Kyiv. He has also lauded U.S. President Donald Trump's reelection, expressing expectations of a quick end to the war. Read also: Lithuania backs EU plan for $43.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reports We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
See - Sada Elbalad
14-03-2025
- General
- See - Sada Elbalad
OIC Call for Awareness of Orphans' Issues and Needs
Mohamed Mandour The Muslim world commemorates Muslim Orphan's Day each year on the 15th of Ramadan. This day was established following a resolution adopted by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during its 40th session held in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, in December 2013. The purpose of this occasion is to raise awareness about the issues and needs of orphans. On this occasion, the OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to support comprehensive care and sponsorship for orphans. He called for increased efforts to protect and provide for them, particularly in disaster-stricken and conflict-, climate change affected areas, where displacement and refugee crises have left many children vulnerable. The Secretary-General stressed that the OIC will continue its commitment to stand in solidarity with millions of orphaned and vulnerable children, advocating for their rights, better support systems, such as orphanages, foster care systems, adoption services, healthcare, and education, making it critical for governments, societies, and institutions to step forward with sustainable solutions. Islam has strongly emphasized, through the Qur'an and the Sunnah, the importance of treating orphans with kindness, ensuring their care, education, healthcare, and social well-being, safeguarding their rights, and providing them with a proper upbringing.
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed the resumption of the Syrian Arab Republic's membership in the OIC, emphasizing that the historic decision of the Council of Foreign Ministers reaffirms the support of the OIC and its member states for the Syrian people during this critical time in their history. He highlighted that the reinstatement of Syria is aimed at facilitating a peaceful and secure political transition that restores the country's institutions, territorial integrity, and status among nations, SPA reported. Taha also stressed the General Secretariat's readiness to fully cooperate with Syria in serving the goals and principles of the OIC and strengthening joint Islamic action. The decision to reinstate Syria's membership in the OIC was approved during the 20th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 7. The session focused on discussing the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and calls for their displacement from their land.
Gulf Today
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
OIC rejects plans to displace Palestinian people
The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) rejected and unequivocally confronted the plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people individually or collectively, inside or outside their land, or forced displacement, exile or deportation in any form, under any circumstance or justification. The council considered these acts as ethnic cleansing, a grave violation of international law and a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and an unacceptable encroachment on the sovereignty and stability of states and a threat to their security and territorial integrity. The ministers condemned the policies of starvation and scorched earth aimed at forcing the Palestinian people to leave their land. This came in a decision issued during the 20th extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC member states, which took place yesterday at the OIC General Secretariat headquarters in Jeddah. The session focused on addressing the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and the efforts to displace them from their land. The council also demanded an end to all policies and measures of annexation, illegal settlements, house demolitions, land confiscation, destruction of infrastructure, Israeli military incursions into Palestinian camps and cities, and attempts to impose so-called Israeli sovereignty on any parts of the West Bank, including East Al-Quds, which threatens to blow up the entire situation in an unprecedented manner, further inflame and complicate the regional situation, and is a flagrant violation of the principles of international law and relevant UN resolutions. The council supported the efforts of the Global Alliance for Implementation of the Two-State Solution, chaired by Saudi Arabia, as chair of the Arab-Islamic Joint Committee on Gaza, the European Union, Norway, and active participation in the International Conference to Settle the Palestinian Question and Implement the Two-State Solution, chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, to be held at the United Nations headquarters in New York in June 2025.
Al-Ahram Weekly
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt FM presents Arab plan for reconstructing Gaza to OIC FMs meeting
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty emphasized on Friday the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the Islamic world and the importance of collective efforts to counter attempts aimed at erasing it. This came in his speech on Friday at the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-CFM) in Jeddah. FM Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's comprehensive plan for "early recovery, reconstruction, and development of Gaza," formulated in full coordination with the Palestinian leadership and adopted by the extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo on 4 March. At the meeting, the Egyptian foreign minister outlined the Arab reconstruction initiative, which comprises three phases of early recovery and rebuilding. He also announced Egypt's intention to organize an international reconstruction conference in collaboration with the Palestinian government and the United Nations to mobilize global support for the plan. Additionally, he proposed the establishment of an internationally supervised trust fund to facilitate the implementation of reconstruction efforts. He underscored that the plan safeguards the Palestinian people's right to rebuild Gaza, exercising their right to remain on their land and overcoming the catastrophic conditions caused by the Israeli war. He reiterated his rejection of any forced displacement and land annexation, stressing support for the right of the Palestinian people to reclaim their homeland. Reaffirming Egypt's commitment to peace efforts, Abdelatty stated that Cairo has spared no effort in pursuing a ceasefire since the outbreak of the war. He noted that Egypt is actively securing a sustainable truce in three phases. Moreover, he revealed that an agreement had been reached with the Palestinian side to establish an independent, non-factional committee to temporarily govern Gaza, paving the way for the Palestinian Authority's full return to the enclave. FM Abdelatty reported that Egypt is training Palestinian police forces in preparation for their deployment in Gaza. During his speech, the foreign minister also issued a strong warning against any Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque, emphasizing the need to uphold its historical and legal status and protect worshippers from violations. The meeting witnessed unanimous support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo, with widespread endorsement of the Arab plan for Gaza's recovery and reconstruction. The initiative was recognized as a comprehensive effort to restore normalcy for the Palestinian people. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting formally adopted the summit's resolutions, urging the international community and financial institutions to support Gaza's reconstruction urgently. The OIC also reaffirmed the need for launching a credible political process to achieve a just and lasting solution that fulfils the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people in establishing their independent state. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
