UAE attends Arab League Council meeting on Palestine

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 17:14

By ARN News Staff

The UAE participated in an extraordinary meeting of the Arab League Council regarding Palestine, which was held in Cairo on Monday.

Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, headed the Emirati delegation.

During her speech, Al Kaabi affirmed that the UAE continues to mobilise efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

She underscored the UAE's dedication to provide protection for civilians, extend humanitarian aid, and collaborate with partners to work towards a comprehensive peace solution.

Al Kaabi also highlighted the proactive stance of the UAE's leadership, which has engaged in numerous diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives in support of the Palestinian cause.

The Emirarti official highlighted that the UAE strongly condemns Israel's policy of collective punishment against Palestinians and reiterated the rejection of any attempts to displace them.

The extraordinary meeting discussed Israeli actions against the Palestinian people. Discussions also centred on potential political, legal and economic measures to be supported within the Arab League framework.

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