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Aboul Gheit condemns Iranian attacks on the UAE
Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, strongly condemned the renewed treacherous Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates, carried out through armed drones and missiles targeting civilian facilities, in flagrant violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.
Israel pursues perpetual war and territorial encroachment agenda, with no vision for peace: Aboul Gheit before the Security Council
Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, participated on 28 April in the Security Council open debate held at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the situation in the Middle East. In his address, he noted that the Arab region is currently experiencing an exceptionally tense situation due to the ongoing war and its adverse repercussions, explaining that Arab States did not call for war or military confrontation, but rather sought to avoid it. Nevertheless, they have not been spared a wave of unjustified and unlawful Iranian attacks.
Aboul Gheit meets with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum
On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, met on 18 April with Dr. Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Aboul Gheit strongly condemns Israel’s appointment of ambassador in Somaliland, deems it a flagrant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty, breach of international legitimacy
Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, expressed his condemnation in the strongest terms of Israel’s appointment on 15 April of an ambassador to the northwestern region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the so-called “Somaliland.” He affirmed that this step is null and void, illegal, and constitutes a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as well as a clear breach of the Charter of the United Nations and the rules of international law, and a measure devoid of any legal effect.
Aboul Gheit welcomes US announcement of ceasefire in Lebanon
Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the announcement by the US President on 16 April of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, set to take effect at midnight. He described this development as positive, particularly with regard to alleviating the suffering of the Lebanese people, and expressed deep appreciation for the diplomatic efforts exerted by a number of Arab states in advancing this agreement.
Minister Albares inaugurates an exhibition at Casa Árabe celebrating 20 years of friendship between Spain and the Arab world.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, inaugurated yesterday the exhibition “رحلة عمر - Tiempo juntos - 2006–2026: 20 years of Casa Árabe and of friendship between Spain and the Arab world,” through which Casa Árabe commemorates two decades of its trajectory as a benchmark of Spanish public diplomacy. “An anniversary that highlights a shared history, a deep and enduring relationship over time,” Minister Albares stated in his remarks.
League Secretary-General welcomes signing by representatives of Libyan House of Representatives and High Council of State of Annex No. (1) to Unified Development Agreement
Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the signing by representatives of the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State of Annex No. (1) to the Unified Development Agreement, which includes the adoption of the state’s general expenditure tables for the first time in more than 13 years. He described this as an important positive development towards achieving stability and development in the country for the benefit of the Libyan people.
Statement on the approval by the Occupying Authorities of the establishment of 34 settlements in the Occupied West Bank
The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories Sector) expresses its strong condemnation and profound denunciation of the Israeli occupation authorities’ approval of the establishment of 34 new settlements in the West Bank, in a dangerous escalatory step that constitutes a grave and flagrant violation of international law, including the relevant Geneva Conventions, as well as resolutions of international legitimacy issued by the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly, all of which affirm the illegality of settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Aboul Gheit, in call with President Salam, reaffirms solidarity with government and its decisions, condemns brutal Israeli assault
Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, held a telephone call with President of the Lebanese Government Dr Nawaf Salam, during which he renewed his full solidarity with Lebanon in the face of the brutal and barbaric Israeli aggression it is enduring. He affirmed the necessity of including Lebanon in the ceasefire agreement recently reached between the United States and Iran.