2023-10-20 18:17:40
The United Nations and Arab and Muslim countries have stepped up diplomacy for an immediate ceasefire and unconditional delivery of goods to Gaza. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who arrived in Egypt, demanded permission to deliver unconditional aid to Gaza. The UN Secretary General warned the countries of the world that it is a critical step to transfer maximum aid to Gaza. Guterres also said that without an immediate ceasefire in effect, it would be impossible for UN agencies to deliver aid. The GCC-ASEAN Summit, which started in Riyadh, also suggested that there should be an immediate ceasefire and that there should be immediate action to deliver aid. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also asked not to delay aid to Gaza. Rishi Sunak assured the Saudi and Qatari leaders that possible pressure would be put on Israel.
The World Health Organization and UN agencies have called for stronger action from the international community to save Gaza from a humanitarian disaster. Israel’s move to evacuate tens of thousands of people from the Lebanese border is fueling fears of a new war front. The United States has also increased security measures in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command stated that the recent rocket attack targeting military camps in Iraq and Syria has prompted increased security. The US State Department has also warned that the response will be harsh if the current situation is exploited. More countries, including Norway, declared their support for Palestine. European countries may also reconsider their position as the fear that the entire region will turn into war if Israel’s brutality is not stopped.
Immediate ceasefire needed in Gaza: Sheikh Mohammed
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He requested this while speaking at the summit of GCC-ASEAN countries which started in Riyadh. Sheikh Mohammed said the gathering comes at a time when the region is facing a major crisis. The death toll and humanitarian disaster in Gaza continues to mount. Priority should be given to protecting people and delivering humanitarian aid. A concerted move is essential to restore peace in the region – he said.
He commended the Saudi leadership for bringing together the two international blocs, the GCC and ASEAN. He later took to social media X to say that the summit will mark the beginning of a new chapter of cooperation between the countries of the two regions. The aim of the summit is to strengthen further cooperation in development related areas and to open up new opportunities in various areas of mutual interest.
At the summit, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed also pointed out the global climate summit to be hosted by the UAE next month. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Sheikh Mohammed who arrived in Riyadh directly at the airport. UAE ministers and senior officials are accompanying the President on the visit.
Meanwhile, the Saudi crown prince has told Britain that the massacre of innocent people in the name of defense in Gaza cannot be justified. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who arrived in Riyadh. The Saudi Press Agency informed that the two discussed the situation in Gaza.
The Emir of Qatar met with the British Prime Minister
The Emir of Qatar met with the British Prime Minister in Riyadh during the GCC-ASEAN Summit. The British Prime Minister’s Office reported that both leaders expressed concern over the continuing attacks on civilians.
Last day, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had a phone discussion. After this, both of them met in Riyadh. During the meeting, the Emir called for the immediate opening of the humanitarian corridor to Gaza and the provision of essential goods including food, water and medicine to the people. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was also with the Amir.
As part of the summit, the Amir also held a meeting with the Prime Ministers of the ASEAN member states in Riyadh. The Amir met Singapore Prime Minister Hisena Loong and Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chin.
Meanwhile, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah and Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Hussain met with Amir Abdullahiyan. Both discussed the current developments in Palestine. Both countries have adopted strong positions on the Palestinian issue.
The two discussed the Khor Abdullah Agreement and ending the demarcation of the Kuwaiti-Iranian maritime borders. Sheikh Salem, who came to attend the emergency meeting of OIC foreign ministers, also met with the ministers of Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia.
United Nations and Arab and Muslim countries have stepped up diplomacy for an immediate ceasefire and unconditional delivery of goods to Gaza.
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