Palestinian issue

Momani highlights continued

Amman - Emirates Voice

State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said that the visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II to Ramallah last Monday came within Jordan’s keenness to continue coordination and consultations with the Palestinian brethren to revive the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis, and arrive at a just solution to the Palestinian issue. Momani added in the weekly programRead more

King of Jordan, Egyptian president hold talks in Cairo

Cairo - Emirates Voice

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, held talks in Cairo on Wednesday, on means to forge closer ties between the two countries as well as current regional issues, Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported. During a one-on-one meeting At Al Ittiyadiya Palace followed by expanded talks attended by senior officials from both countries, theRead more

Algerian diplomat calls for comprehensive approach on suicide

Cairo - Akram Ali

Algerian Ambassador to Cairo Nazeer Al Arabawy received the presidency of the new ordinary round of the League of Arab States’ Council on Sunday during the meeting of the permanent representatives held in the league’s headquarters. During his speech, Arabawy underlined the role performed by his country to resolve the Arab conflicts especially in Libya, saying that they hosted aRead more

Abbas invited to Arab summit

Amman - ArabToday

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday in Ramallah received Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, who handed him an invitation from His Majesty King Abdullah to attend the Arab summit in March. Judeh conveyed King Abdullah's greetings to Abbas and his best wishes for the Palestinian people, stressing the "deep-rooted" relations between the two countries and peoples, andRead more

AL chief welcomes UNSC resolution against Israeli settlements

Cairo - Arab Today

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit has welcomed a UN Security Council resolution that presses Israel to immediately and completely halt all settlement activities on occupied Palestinian lands. In a statement Saturday, Abul Gheit congratulated the Palestinian people and government on the "pivotal" resolution, which was endorsed by a big majority and after more than 35 years of theRead more

Norwegian Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo

Cairo - Arab Today

Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende and his accompanying delegation arrived here on Saturday on a visit to Egypt for talks with a number of Egyptian officials. The Norwegian top diplomat is expected to confer later in the day with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on a number of issues of common interest, especially the Palestinian issue. Source: MENARead more

88th session of Arab media permanent committee kicks off

Cairo - MENA

The 88th session of the Arab media permanent committee kicked off here on Monday under the chairmanship of Saudi Ministry of Culture and Media Undersecretary Abdel Mohsen Elias. Assistant Arab League Secretary General for Media and Communication Sector Haifaa Abu Ghazala is taking part in the session along with unions and organizations concerned with media and officials of the ArabRead more

King: Bahrain Gives Top Priority to Palestine, Syria and Yemen

Manama - Arab Today

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said on Sunday his country gives top priority to the Palestinian issue, Syria's territorial integrity and restoration of Yemeni legitimacy. Addressing a new parliamentary session, the Bahraini King said it is imperative to find a just and everlasting solution to the Palestinian cause, ensuring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, mainlyRead more

Sisi: Egypt's foreign policy moderate, balanced, open

Cairo - Arab Today

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Egypt foreign policy is moderate, balanced, open and independent, pointing out that Egypt sets an example in international relations. Egypt's foreign policy has one face and does not interfere in other countries' affairs and that is what makes the country's relations with the world strong, the Egyptian president said in the second part ofRead more

Omani FM underlines importance of Palestinian cause for ME stability

Mucat - Arab Today

Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi emphasized the centrality of the Palestinian issue for the stability in the Middle East region. Without reaching a comprehensive and just solution to this issue, it would be difficult to see normal relations between the states and peoples of the region in a way that would boost mutual confidence and coexistence,Read more