Arab League Summit: Jeddah Declaration affirms importance of promoting joint action

The leaders of the Arab countries stressed the importance of strengthening joint Arab action based on common foundations, values, interests, and one destiny.

This came in the "Jeddah Declaration" at the conclusion of 32nd Regular Session of the Arab League Council on Friday.

The "Jeddah Declaration" emphasised the importance of strengthening joint Arab action based on common foundations, values, interests and one destiny, and the necessity of unifying ranks, solidarity and cooperation in maintaining security and stability. It also stressed on the need to protecting the sovereignty of Arab countries and the cohesion of their institutions, preserving their achievements, striving for further progress concerning Arab action, and taking advantage of the human and natural assets that the region enjoys, and addressing the challenges of the new era in a way that serves the goals and aspirations of a promising future for the peoples and future generations.

Palestine

The declaration reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian issue to Arab countries as one of the key factors of stability in the region, and stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve a comprehensive and just settlement to the issue and find real grounds for achieving peace based on the two-state solution in accordance with international references.

Sudan

The Declaration expressed deep concern at the ramifications of the Sudanese crisis, reaffirming the need to ensure de-escalation, resort to dialogue and unity, alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people. It stated that the meetings of Jeddah, which commenced on May 6 among Sudanese groups, is an important step that can be built upon to end this crisis and restore security and stability in Sudan and protect the capabilities of its people.

Syria

The Declaration welcomed the decision made by the Arab League council at the ministerial level to resume the participation of delegations of the Syrian government in the meetings of the Arab League and its affiliated bodies. It also expressed hope for this decision to support the stability of Syria, preserve its territorial unity, and resume its role within the Arab world.

Yemen

The Declaration expressed its support for all efforts that could guarantee security and stability in Yemen and fulfill the aspirations of the Yemeni people.

Lebanon

The Declaration expressed solidarity with Lebanon and urged all Lebanese parties to dialogue in order to elect a president who fulfills the aspirations of the Lebanese people, the regular work of the constitutional institutions, and the adoption of the required reforms to get Lebanon out of its crisis.

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