Bahrain, UAE push for dialogue to solve conflicts

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the UAE President, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, called for de-escalation in the Middle East region, avoiding military escalation, and prioritising diplomatic solutions and the settlement of all conflicts through dialogue and negotiation.

This came as HM the King and HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

They also urged the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in implementing immediate ceasefire resolutions in the Gaza Strip, ensuring the safety of civilians, and providing them with necessary humanitarian assistance without obstacles.

The two leaders emphasised the necessity of effective international action to achieve comprehensive and just regional peace, granting the Palestinian people their legitimate rights, and establishing their independent state based on the two-state solution.

They stressed the importance of continuing consultation and coordination according to a unified strategic vision aimed at achieving common interests for both countries and their peoples, strengthening Gulf and Arab ties, and international cooperation in promoting peace, tolerance, and human solidarity.

Pride

His Majesty expressed his pride in the historical and distinguished ties between the leaderships and peoples of the two countries, wishing UAE’s leadership, government, and people continued progress and prosperity. HM King Hamad and HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the relations between the two countries and further bolstering them to serve common interests. They also reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on them.

Hope

The two sides expressed their hope for positive outcomes and constructive decisions from the upcoming Arab Summit in its 33rd session, to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain on May 16 under the presidency of HM the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The event aims to strengthen Arab solidarity, unity, and enhance the capabilities and potential of the Arab nation in political and economic aspects, protect its national security, and meet its aspirations towards progress and sustainable development.