UAE Engages In Key Discussions At 163rd Arab League Council Session

The United Arab Emirates took part in the 163rd session of the Council of the League of Arab States. This meeting was held at the headquarters of the Arab League’s General Secretariat in Cairo, focusing on permanent representatives. Mariam AlKaabi, who serves as the UAE Ambassador to Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League, represented the UAE.

The agenda for this session covered a wide range of topics. These included political, economic, social, legal, financial, and administrative issues. A significant focus was placed on enhancing joint Arab action among member states.

One major topic discussed was the Palestinian cause and the broader Arab-Israeli conflict. The agenda addressed political developments related to Palestine and efforts to activate the Arab Peace Initiative. It also covered Israeli violations in occupied Jerusalem and support for Palestine’s budget and resilience.

Water security issues were also highlighted. Concerns about Israel's appropriation of water resources in occupied territories were discussed. The situation in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights was another point of focus during these discussions.

The meeting also tackled various ongoing regional security matters. These included evolving situations in Libya, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia. Solidarity with Lebanon and developments in Syria were also key points on the agenda.

Another critical issue was Iran's occupation of three UAE islands. Discussions aimed at forming a unified Arab stance against Turkish forces violating Iraqi sovereignty were also held. Ensuring navigation and energy supply security in the Arabian Gulf was a priority.

Support for Peace Initiatives

Efforts to support peace and development initiatives were prominent during this session. Assistance to countries like Somalia and Comoros was discussed alongside peaceful resolutions for disputes such as the Djibouti-Eritrea border issue.

The Ethiopian dam project was another topic that required attention due to its implications for regional water security and cooperation among neighbouring countries.

This session underscored a collective commitment to addressing pressing regional challenges through dialogue and cooperation among Arab states.

With inputs from WAM