He lauded the UAE for its policy of self-restraint and keenness on relations of good neighbourliness, calling for the dispute to be settled peacefully so as to maintain peace and security in the Arabian Gulf region.
Al-Buainain urged the Islamic Republic of Iran to stop its provocative practices and statements as they would only further strain GCC-Iranian relations and curb efforts aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual coordination.
He voiced Bahrain’s principled stance as he attended today the extraordinary Arab League Council ministerial meeting in Cairo.
Chaired by Kuwaiti Deputy Premier, Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shaikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, the session discussed issues on the agenda, relating to the aftermath of the Iranian president’s recent visit to the Iranian-occupied Island of Abu Musa.
The session discussed developments on the ground in Syria, urging, in this regard, the Syrian government to ensure inclusive implementation of the Joint Special Envoy of the UN and Arab League Kofi Annan’s plan to facilitate the deployment of the monitors and ensure freedom of movement throughout the country. It also condemned killing and acts of violence targeting innocent civilians, urging the Arab League secretary-general to convene all the components of the Syrian opposition for a meeting in Cairo next month.
The session expressed solidarity with Sudan, backing its right to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity following South Sudan’s “military aggression” against Sudan territories in Heglig.