2023-10-09 05:26:00
Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib is going on Monday to the ministerial meeting between the European Union and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in Oman (Muscat). Current tensions in the Middle East will be at the heart of the debates. For Belgium, the immediate priority is “the cessation of violence, the protection of civilian populations and respect for international law.
“The attacks launched by Hamas follow months of tensions and increased violence, particularly in the West Bank. They are unacceptable, and endanger the security of the region, the Israeli and Palestinian populations and our nationals there. Belgium unequivocally condemns them. Israel has the right to defend itself, to protect civilians, while respecting international law. Everything must be done to put an end to the violence as quickly as possible so that dialogue can resume.”declared the minister. “Belgium will address during the Council which will bring together the 27 and the Gulf countries, the situation in Israel and Gaza as well as in the Palestinian territories. Belgium calls for an emergency stop to the violent attacks once morest civilians committed by Hamas “With our Gulf partners, we will analyze the different avenues for a return to dialogue and the relaunch of the peace process. The countries of the region have an important role to play in this process. This is the reason for my presence at Muscat. We must at all costs avoid regional escalation and work for peace, together.” she continues.
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