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GCC Secretary General Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani has praised the activation of the Saudi King’s initiative aimed at strengthening and consolidating the relations between Qatar and Egypt for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples as well as the Arab and Islamic nations.
The noble initiative came in the context of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud’s keenness to deepen Arab solidarity in order to confront the great challenges experienced by the Arab world, al-Zayani said, adding that it also reflected the central role played by Saudi Arabia in promoting Arab-Arab relations and its constant quest for the sake of welfare and development of Arab countries and their peoples.
He said that the success of the initiative came as a result of the special importance enjoyed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques as well as trust put in him by the leaders of the region and its peoples.
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates also praised the positive steps taken to promote Qatar-Egypt ties.
Bahrain has welcomed the positive steps taken to strengthen ties of co-operation between Qatar and Egypt and valued highly the keen desire of both leaderships to further reinforce and consolidate bilateral relations for the common interests of all countries in region.
In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency yesterday, Bahrain lauded the great role played by King Abdullah in leading joint Arab action and keenness to boost Arab solidarity and unify stances, particularly regarding reinforcing co-operation ties with Egypt, which is a highly significant step in light of the current fast-paced changes and grave dangers the region is facing.
Bahrain affirmed the great importance accorded by the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member states to enhance their relations with Egypt and their keenness to continue providing support to Egypt and its people, in recognition of its (Egypt’s) unwavering supportive stances towards the security and stability of the GCC countries.
It also underlined the importance of Egypt’s continuous leading role in defending the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations, which was reflected in the Riyadh Accord and Riyadh Complementary Agreement in which GCC countries expressed commitment to supporting Egypt and contributing to consolidating its security and stability.
The UAE also welcomed the successful initiative made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his dedication to heal the rift between the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and open a new page between the two countries and to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and co-operation.
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan said in a statement yesterday that the initiative by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz will have a significant positive impact in promoting solidarity among all Arab countries, and marks the beginning of a blessed new phase of joint Arab action that will consolidate the bonds of brotherhood and co-operation between them so they can stand in the face of joint challenges, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
He stressed the UAE’s appreciation of the efforts made by King Abdullah, and the response of HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and Egyptian President Abdul-Fattah al-Sisi, to these efforts.
Meanwhile, Arab League Secretary General Dr. Nabil al-Arabi welcomed initiative and the opening of a new page to restore the good relations between the two countries.
In a statement released yesterday, al-Arabi lauded the Saudi King’s initiative to mend fences and close the chapter of dispute between the two countries.
He noted that the initiative is consistent with the Charter of the Arab League, which calls in its second article to reinforce ties between the Arab countries and to achieve co-operation between them.
The Arab League chief expressed hope for the initiative’s completion and restoration of normal relations between the two friendly countries in all field.
Qatar affirms complete support to Egypt
The Emiri Diwan on Saturday issued a statement saying that the State of Qatar welcomes the statement issued by the Saudi Royal Court and the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud to consolidate the relations between Qatar and Egypt.
Responding to the statement, valuing the sincere efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and commending his known wisdom and strong desire to strengthen Arab solidarity for the welfare and interests of the Arab and Islamic nations, the State of Qatar affirms its complete support to sisterly Egypt, the statement said.
Egypt’s security is important to the security of Qatar that the two countries are bound with deep ties and fraternal bonds, the statement added. Egypt’s strength is strength to all the Arab nation, therefore HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani took the initiative to send an envoy to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, whose hospitality and good reception to the envoy, was highly appreciated.
The State of Qatar, which attaches great importance to the leading role of Egypt in the Arab and Muslim worlds, confirms its keenness on the close relations with Egypt and on developing these relations for the benefit of the two brotherly countries and their peoples.
President Sisi met on Saturday with HH the Emir’s special envoy HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, the Foreign Minister’s Assistant for International Co-operation Affairs, and with Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Tuwaijri, Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the Royal Court, the Private Secretary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his envoy to this mission.
