His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the open-ended extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which was held at the foreign minister level.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of the OIC's secretariat in Jeddah at the request of Palestine and Iran, and discussed current developments and the increasing tension in the region.
In his speech, His Excellency expressed the UAE’s deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on regional security and stability, emphasizing that the UAE believes that enhancing dialogue, adhering to international law, and respecting the sovereignty of countries are essential foundations for resolving the current crises.
Furthermore, His Excellency highlighted the UAE’s unwavering position in rejecting violence and political assassination in all forms, underscoring that escalation, including actions and reactive actions, in contravention of laws governing relations between countries and their sovereignty further increase the risks of instability.
H.E. also stressed the necessity of resolving disputes through diplomatic means, rather than confrontation and escalation.
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