Qatar has stressed that the challenges facing the Arab nation require the resolution based on the principle of dialogue, respect for the sovereignty and independence of states and non-interference in the internal affairs of any state.
This came in the speech of Qatar at the opening session of the 151st session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the level of Foreign Ministers, which was delivered on Wednesday by HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi. He noted that the Arab world was facing many dramatic developments that will reflect on all its issues, primarily Palestine.
HE al-Muraikhi reiterated Qatar's steadfast stance and support for the Palestinian cause and the firm rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, led by their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the borders of June 4 of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance to international resolutions on the matter. He added that the Arab world must work together to ensure the realisation of that goal.
He described the situation in Yemen as tragic due to the destruction and killing that is taking place there. He said that the Arab countries must push all parties in conflict there towards a national reconciliation in line with the GCC initiative and UN Security Council Resolution No 2216.
HE the Minister of State reaffirmed Qatar's firm stance and keenness on Yemen's unity, independence and territorial integrity, calling on the international community to help the Yemeni people to overcome these conditions. He also called on them to take the appropriate measures to ensure that the dangerous humanitarian conditions do not deteriorate.
HE al-Muraikhi noted that Qatar is committed to alleviating the unprecedented human suffering faced by the Yemeni people. He noted in that regard the announcement made by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during the 73rd UN General Assembly, allocating $70mn for Yemen, and the announcement made in February 2019 of responding to the plan of the United Nations for $27mn humanitarian aid to Yemen. Qatar provided assistance in previous years worth more than $600mn.
He then discussed the situation in Libya and noted that outside interference in the affairs of the country could threaten its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. He noted that it would also further complicate the crisis and prevent reaching the national consensus sought by the Libyans. He added that, as a result, Qatar stresses its support to the Skhirat agreement signed in December of 2015, and calls on all Libyans to hold on to dialogue without exclusion of any segment of society, in order to reach a comprehensive political resolution that maintains the sovereignty of Libya and realises the aspirations of its people for security and stability.
HE al-Muraikhi reiterated Qatar's steadfast stance and support for the Palestinian cause and the firm rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, led by their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the borders of June 4 of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance to international resolutions on the matter. He added that the Arab world must work together to ensure the realisation of that goal.
He described the situation in Yemen as tragic due to the destruction and killing that is taking place there. He said that the Arab countries must push all parties in conflict there towards a national reconciliation in line with the GCC initiative and UN Security Council Resolution No 2216.
HE the Minister of State reaffirmed Qatar's firm stance and keenness on Yemen's unity, independence and territorial integrity, calling on the international community to help the Yemeni people to overcome these conditions. He also called on them to take the appropriate measures to ensure that the dangerous humanitarian conditions do not deteriorate.
HE al-Muraikhi noted that Qatar is committed to alleviating the unprecedented human suffering faced by the Yemeni people. He noted in that regard the announcement made by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during the 73rd UN General Assembly, allocating $70mn for Yemen, and the announcement made in February 2019 of responding to the plan of the United Nations for $27mn humanitarian aid to Yemen. Qatar provided assistance in previous years worth more than $600mn.
He then discussed the situation in Libya and noted that outside interference in the affairs of the country could threaten its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. He noted that it would also further complicate the crisis and prevent reaching the national consensus sought by the Libyans. He added that, as a result, Qatar stresses its support to the Skhirat agreement signed in December of 2015, and calls on all Libyans to hold on to dialogue without exclusion of any segment of society, in order to reach a comprehensive political resolution that maintains the sovereignty of Libya and realises the aspirations of its people for security and stability.
