Bahrain calls for solving UAE islands issue

Bahrain has reiterated the need to solve the issue of the UAE’s three islands of Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Musa, occupied by Iran, either through direct negotiations or by referring the issue to the International Court of Justice in the Hague.

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By (Wam)

Published: Sat 29 Sep 2012, 9:13 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 1:41 PM

Addressing the UN General Assembly session on Friday, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa said the GCC countries have always been extending their hand to their neighbouring country, Iran.

“There is hardly any response that could help in building trust and anchor the pillars of security and stability. On the contrary, the GCC countries are facing continuous interferences in their domestic affairs,” he was quoted as saying by the Bahrain News Agency.

Shaikh Khalid also criticised Iran’s recent threats to the GCC countries slamming them as “a breach of the principles of good neighbourliness which creates a state of tension and distrust in the region.”

(Wam)

Published: Sat 29 Sep 2012, 9:13 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 1:41 PM

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