Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Europe Call for Two-State Solution, Secure Navigation
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia met in Istanbul to discuss regional issues, calling for a two-state solution and condemning Houthi escalation. The ministers stated that Israeli occupation is the main source of instability and urged an end to settlement activity and humanitarian aid for Gaza. They also condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and stressed the importance of secure maritime navigation.
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- Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia met in Istanbul to discuss regional stability and diplomacy.
- Ministers called for a two-state solution and condemned Israeli occupation and settlement activities.
- They urged an immediate end to Houthi escalation and attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
- The group stressed the urgent need for humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza.
- Ministers emphasized the vital importance of freedom of navigation and secure maritime passage.
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia convened in Istanbul to discuss regional issues, reaffirming their commitment to diplomatic efforts for peace and stability. According to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's official spokesperson, the ministers asserted that the Israeli occupation is the primary source of regional instability and that Israeli policies foster global resentment.
They urged the swift implementation of a two-state solution based on UN resolutions, supporting the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and an independent, viable, and geographically contiguous Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The ministers also called for an immediate halt to Israeli violations, efforts to alter Jerusalem's status, and an end to the humanitarian crisis in Palestinian territories. They condemned all settlement activities and settler violence against Palestinians.
Furthermore, the ministers stressed the urgent need for continuous humanitarian aid to Gaza and its reconstruction. Regarding Yemen, they strongly condemned the Houthi escalation, which has worsened the humanitarian crisis, and ongoing attacks against Saudi Arabia, including those targeting civilians and infrastructure, as well as assaults on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. They expressed solidarity with Yemen and Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities by the Houthis and a return to good-faith political dialogue.
Addressing the conflict between the U.S. and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, and developments around the Strait of Hormuz, the ministers emphasized the necessity of resolving this dispute through dialogue and diplomacy. They also highlighted the critical importance of ensuring freedom of navigation, maritime safety and security, and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that disruptions threaten global security and prosperity by hindering supply chains and energy flows. The ministers agreed to maintain close consultation and coordination on these matters.
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