The delegation of Arab Contact Group foreign ministers met a few days ago with the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Ukraine, during a visit to Moscow and the Polish capital Warsaw, within the framework of implementing the decision taken by the Ministerial Council of the League of Arab States held on March 9, which set an initiative that the Contact Group will implement with the aim of contributing to the settlement The Peaceful and Political of the Ongoing Ukrainian Crisis.
The Arab Contact Group includes foreign ministers: Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq and Egypt, in addition to the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
interests with both parties
While emphasizing that the Ukrainian crisis carries many complications, Ambassador Hossam Zaki indicated that the movements of the Arab Contact Group highlighted that there is room for joint Arab action that contributes to settling global crises such as the Ukrainian crisis.
The official in the League of Arab States warned that the Arab delegation spoke in a way that reflects Arab interests, saying: "We have interests with both parties, and we certainly want to end the crisis as soon as possible".
Zaki noted that "The Arab effort was balanced with the two parties (the Russian and the Ukrainian), and he went to the extent of presenting his efforts to contribute to solving the crisis, even if there were other international efforts to mediate a political crisis, for the Arab effort is one of these efforts.
host negotiations
In this regard, the Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League indicated the possibility that the Arab League would host the Russian and Ukrainian parties, if they agreed.
It is noteworthy that Israel and Turkey mediated in the current crisis, as Ankara hosted several meetings, including a meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine, but the mediation has not yet been able to reach a way out of the war crisis in Ukraine.
Zaki continued: "We are ready for any effort that can contribute to resolving the crisis. The Russian and Ukrainian sides are friends, regardless of our positions on the ongoing war and Russia’s entry into Ukraine. We certainly have an interest in ending the war as soon as possible.".
When asked about what the Arab delegation felt about the possibility of reaching a political solution and a ceasefire in Ukraine, Zaki replied: "There is no conflict without the possibility of a political solution, and the matter depends on many factors, some of which are in the hands of the two parties, and some are in the hands of other parties"adding: "The issue carries many complications, and it may be difficult, but not completely insurmountable".
And the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, had confirmed earlier that the negotiations between his country and Ukraine are… "It is not easy and it is difficult".
Lavrov noted that his country will strive to ensure that all tasks of the negotiation process are fulfilled.
An appreciation for the Arab effort
In his response to the response of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations to the Arab mediation, he pointed out that "There is appreciation for the Arab effort, and there are positive reactions regarding our movements".
Zaki explained: "There is respect and good relations, whether in Russia or Ukraine, but in the end, each side seeks to achieve its interests".
Regarding the possibility of other moves close to the Arab delegation regarding the crisis, he said: "everything is possible".
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra, head of the Arab Contact Group on the crisis in Ukraine, confirmed two days ago the possibility of a political solution to the crisis, saying, "Possible political solution"He affirmed the group’s insistence on achieving and achieving this goal in a positive spirit, in line with international legitimacy and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
During the joint press conference, which Lamamra held with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmitry Kuleba, the Algerian Foreign Minister added that the main reasons behind this move by the Arab world are many; The most important of which is the deep concern about this crisis, its repercussions at all levels, especially its humanitarian consequences, and the threats it poses to global peace and security.
On Monday, the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, held a consultation session in Moscow, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The Arab delegation also met the Polish Foreign Minister and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister last Tuesday upon their arrival in the Polish capital Warsaw.
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And the ways of a delegation of Arab foreign ministersdoor Russia AndUkraine via Poland, within “Arab Mediation” sponsored by the Arab League; To promote and support a political solution to the current crisis, whose repercussions have affected the countries of the world, with the Arab region at its heart, due to the damage to their food security and threatening their economy.
The delegation of Arab Contact Group foreign ministers met a few days ago with the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Ukraine, during a visit to Moscow and the Polish capital Warsaw, within the framework of implementing the decision taken by the Ministerial Council of the League of Arab States held on March 9, which set an initiative that the Contact Group will implement with the aim of contributing to the settlement The Peaceful and Political of the Ongoing Ukrainian Crisis.
The Arab Contact Group includes foreign ministers: Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq and Egypt, in addition to the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
interests with both parties
While emphasizing that the Ukrainian crisis carries many complications, Ambassador Hossam Zaki indicated that the movements of the Arab Contact Group highlighted that there is room for joint Arab action that contributes to settling global crises such as the Ukrainian crisis.
The official at the League of Arab States warned that the Arab delegation spoke in a way that reflects Arab interests, saying: “We have interests with both parties, and we certainly care about the end of the crisis as soon as possible.”
Zaki noted that “the Arab effort was balanced with the two parties (the Russian and the Ukrainian), and he went to the extent of presenting his efforts to contribute to resolving the crisis, even if there were other international efforts to mediate a political crisis, for the Arab effort is one of these efforts.
host negotiations
In this regard, the Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League indicated the possibility that the Arab League would host the Russian and Ukrainian parties, if they agreed.
It is noteworthy that Israel and Turkey mediated in the current crisis, as Ankara hosted several meetings, including a meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine, but the mediation has not yet been able to reach a way out of the war crisis in Ukraine.
Zaki continued, “We are ready for any effort that can contribute to resolving the crisis. The Russian and Ukrainian sides are friends, regardless of our positions on the ongoing war and Russia’s entry into Ukraine. We certainly have an interest in ending the war as soon as possible.”
When asked about what the Arab delegation felt about the possibility of reaching a political solution and a ceasefire in Ukraine, Zaki replied: “There is no conflict without the possibility of a political solution, and the matter depends on many factors, some of which are in the hands of the two parties, and some are in the hands of other parties,” adding: The issue carries many complications, and it may be difficult, but not completely insurmountable.”
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, said earlier that the negotiations between his country and Ukraine are “not easy and proceed with difficulty.”
Lavrov noted that his country will strive to ensure that all tasks of the negotiation process are fulfilled.
An appreciation for the Arab effort
In his response to the response of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations to the Arab mediation, he pointed out that “there is an appreciation of the Arab effort, and there are positive reactions regarding our movements.”
Zaki added: “There is respect and good relations, whether in Russia or Ukraine, but in the end, each party seeks to achieve its interests.”
And about the possibility of other moves close to the Arab delegation regarding the crisis, he said: “Everything is possible.”
Two days ago, Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra, head of the Arab Contact Group on the crisis in Ukraine, confirmed the possibility of a political solution to the crisis, saying that “a political solution is possible,” stressing the group’s insistence on achieving and achieving this goal in a positive spirit, in line with international legitimacy and principles. enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
During the joint press conference, which Lamamra held with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmitry Kuleba, the Algerian Foreign Minister added that the main reasons behind this move by the Arab world are many; The most important of which is the deep concern about this crisis, its repercussions at all levels, especially its humanitarian consequences, and the threats it poses to global peace and security.
On Monday, the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, held a consultation session in Moscow, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The Arab delegation also met the Polish Foreign Minister and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister last Tuesday upon their arrival in the Polish capital Warsaw.