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Arab leaders met Sunday in Tunis to protest the rejection of Israel's recognition of its sovereignty over the Golan Heights, saying it was a violation of the UN Charter United Nations and Security Council resolutions.
The participants emphasized the centrality of the Palestinian question, the need to find settlements in Syria and Libya, the stability of Lebanon and the preservation of the territorial integrity of Iraq, as well as the fact Iran's interference in the affairs of some Arab countries.
The summit comes as Algeria and Sudan are confronted with political turmoil and Arab countries are subject to international pressure exerted by the war in Yemen and the divisions sparked by the country's influence. Iran in the Middle East and by the contrast between the Gulf States.
But the region faces a new challenge after US President Donald Trump signed a declaration last week recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, less than four months after recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. ;Israel. Palestinians want East Jerusalem to be the capital of their future state.
The text of the declaration of Arab leaders
We are the leaders of the Arab countries gathered in Tunisia on March 31, 2019 at the 30th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit, at the kind invitation of the President of the Tunisian Republic.
We reaffirm the importance of promoting joint Arab action based on a clear methodology and a solid foundation that protects our country from the dangers that threaten it, guarantees security and stability and guarantees a promising and promising future that will bring hope and prosperity. to future generations and help restore hope to our Arab peoples. The nation
At a time when the Arab nation has experienced dangerous detours due to the rapid economic situation and changes in the regional and international scene, and has made maneuvers against it to interfere in its internal affairs and destabilize its security and control of destiny, which leads us to be more united, more determined and more determined to build The hopes and aspirations of our peoples limit the interference of States and external parties in the affairs of the region and the imposition of foreign agendas contrary to the United Nations Charter and the norms of international law and human rights, and spreading chaos, ignorance, exclusion and marginalization.
We firmly believe that the sons of the Arab nation, inspired by the experiences of the past and living in the present, are the best and the most able to look to the future and build it with firm and unshakable determination.
1. We reaffirm the centrality of the question of Palestine for the entire Arab nation and for the Arab identity of occupied East Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Palestine.
2. We underline the importance of a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East as a strategic Arab option enshrined in the Arab Peace Initiative adopted by all Arab countries at the Summit of Beirut in 2002 and supported by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which remains the most comprehensive plan to address all issues relating to the final status, Ensure security, acceptance and peace in Israel with all Arab countries, and we affirm our commitment to initiative and our adherence to all its provisions.
We affirm the illegality and illegality of the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, with our categorical refusal to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, where East Jerusalem will remain the capital Arab Palestine, and we discourage any action that would change the current legal and political status of Jerusalem. In general
We welcome the decision of the United Nations General Assembly on Jerusalem and thank the countries that support it, while reaffirming our continued efforts to re-launch meaningful and effective peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, which will end the political failure of the issue because of uncompromising Israeli positions. The conflict on the basis of the two-State solution guaranteeing the creation of an independent Palestinian state at the borders of 4 July 1967 with East Jerusalem as the capital, we find the means to ensure security and stability. in the region, as announced Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. In his address to the Security Council on 20 February 2018.
We affirm our rejection of all unilateral measures taken by Israel to change the facts on the ground and undermine the two-state solution. We call on the international community to implement the resolutions of international legitimacy, the latest of which is Security Council resolution 2334 (2016) condemning land settlement and confiscation. As the occupying Power, change the existing legal and historical situation, the demographic situation and the spiritual and historical character of East Jerusalem, especially in the Islamic and Christian holy places of the holy city.
We call for the implementation of all Security Council resolutions concerning Jerusalem and affirm the invalidity of all Israeli measures aimed at changing the characteristics of East Jerusalem and the confiscation of its true Arab identity, and call upon the countries of the world not to transfer their embassies to Jerusalem or to recognize them as the capital of Israel.
The leaders pointed out that the American declaration, which recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, was a false statement of form and purpose reflecting a situation of exit from international law: they affirm that the Golan Heights is a occupied Syrian territory and no one has the right to go beyond.
We affirm the need to implement the decision of the UNESCO Executive Board issued at the 200th session of 18/10/2016 and call on the international community to assume its responsibilities in the face of Israeli violations and arbitrary measures affecting the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its followers. Its administration, maintenance, organization and access, as well as the decision to close the door of mercy, represent an attempt to occupy an open space that could place the future of sovereignty over the Al-Qaeda Mosque. Aqsa and surrounding area at the table of the courts of occupation and various weapons, as well as occupation attempts targeting Yassin Israeli control not only on the door of mercy, but on the entire Al-Aqsa Mosque and Bahath.
3. We reject Iranian interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries and aggression attempts to destabilize security and sectarian conflicts in Arab countries, including their support and arming militias in a number of Arab countries, as they violate the principles of good neighborliness, international law and the United Nations Charter.
Demand that Iran withdraw militia and armed elements from all Arab countries.
We affirm our commitment to respect the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the League of Arab States, and that our relations with other countries should be based on mutual respect and positive cooperation to ensure security, peace, stability and development.
4. We emphasize the need to find a political solution to end the Syrian crisis, in order to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people who suffer under the weight of aggression, in order to preserve the unity of Syria , to protect its sovereignty and independence and to put an end to the presence of all outside forces and sectarian terrorist groups, The international support group for Syria and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular Resolution No. 2254 , can end the bloodshed only by concluding a peaceful settlement allowing for a real transition to a political reality formulated and accepted by all the components of the Syrian people through the Geneva process. We are engaged with The international community must alleviate the human suffering in Syria in order to avoid new humanitarian crises.
5. Arab leaders reaffirmed their solidarity with Lebanon and their concern for its stability and territorial integrity in the light of Israel's repeated violations of its sovereignty, as well as its support for Lebanon to shoulder the burden of the Syrian displacement crisis and to salute the success of the Rome and Paris Conferences.
The Declaration reaffirms that the security, stability, territorial integrity and integrity of Iraq is an important link in the Arab national security system and underlines our full support for Iraq in its efforts to eliminate terrorist gangs and the achievements of the Iraqi army in the liberation of other Iraqi provinces and regions.
We support efforts to restore security in Iraq and achieve national reconciliation by implementing a political process that will lead to justice and equality in order to achieve a secure and stable Iraq.
7. We stress the importance of supporting the Libyan legal institutions and the four-way dialogue organized by the League of Arab States with the participation of the European Union, the African Union and the United Nations as well as efforts to reach an agreement ending the crisis through national reconciliation in accordance with the Skhirat Agreement. .
We affirm our position alongside the Libyan state in its efforts to defeat terrorist gangs and eliminate the danger that their fiefs and territories represent for Libya and its neighbors.
8. We commit ourselves to creating the means and the best efforts to eliminate terrorist gangs and defeat terrorists in all areas of military, security and intellectual confrontation, to continue to fight against terrorism and to eliminate it. causes, as well as to eliminate its supporters, organizers and sponsors at home and abroad, especially in the Middle East and Africa. And our support so that we can all enjoy peace, security and development.
We affirm our concern to prevent terrorists from exploiting information technologies and social media to recruit, spread, propagate extremist ideology and hatred that distort the image of the true Islamic religion.
We strongly condemn attempts to associate terrorism and Islam and call on the international community represented by the United Nations to adopt a unified definition of terrorism: terrorism does not have a religion, nor does it homeland, no identity, and we call on the governments of all countries to shoulder their responsibilities to fight this dangerous scourge.
We deplore the fact that some extremist groups around the world are distorting the image of the true religion of Islam by linking it to terrorism, and we warn that such attempts serve only terrorism itself.
We condemn the acts of terrorism, violence and human rights violations against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and call on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities and to act effectively, diplomatically, legally and humbly to put an end to these violations and hold the Government of Myanmar accountable.
We reaffirm the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates on its three islands (Grand Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa) and support all measures taken to restore it. We invite Iran to respond to the United Arab Emirates initiative to find a peaceful solution to the problem of the three islands.
In direct negotiations or appeals to the International Court of Justice.
11. We reaffirm our full solidarity with the brothers of the Republic of Sudan in order to preserve the country's national sovereignty and consolidate efforts to consolidate peace, security and development.
We also reaffirm our support for the efforts of the Arab States bordering the Red Sea to strengthen security and international waterways as a cornerstone of regional and international peace and security.
13. We also affirm that we continue to support the Federal Republic of Somalia to enhance security and stability, combat terrorism, rebuild and strengthen national institutions and address economic and development challenges.
14. We also reaffirm our continued support for the initiative of the Comoros national dialogue and to stand with the Republic of Comoros to realize our vision of reaching the ranks of emerging countries by 2030 .
15. We also support efforts by Sudan, Somalia and Moon to take advantage of the IFI initiative on Heavily Indebted Poor Countries.
16. We underline the importance of the role played by the Arab Parliament in the joint Arab action process and support its full implementation of the tasks entrusted to it through initiatives that support the work of the Arab Parliament. The advancement of our nation in order to increase the prosperity, progress and progress of the peoples of the region. Create opportunities and dedicate the values of justice, human rights, citizenship and equality to promote Arab identity, prevent disintegration and sectarian conflict or unification, and unify ranks to serve the peoples of the region and realize the aspirations of States. AT.
17. We appreciate the efforts of the Economic and Social Council in particular, as well as the organizations and councils of the Arab League and its organizations in general, to follow up on the decisions of the previous summits and to implement them in the past. purpose of developing Arab economic cooperation, increase trade, strengthen and connect infrastructure in the fields of transport and energy, economic opportunities, regional and employment for young Arabs, and in this context, we value the achievements in the field of sustainable development, in the expectation of further development of the partnership with the private sector and the creation of an environment of investment stimulating and capable of efforts for the establishment of Arab Free Trade Zone and Customs Union.
18. We express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Republic of Tunisia, the President, the Government and the people for their warm welcome and warm hospitality, as well as our sincere respect and gratitude to His Excellency the Tunisian President for his wise conduct. of the Summit and its sincere efforts to support joint Arab action and strengthen coordination and cooperation. To serve the Arab world and to meet the challenges it faces.
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