Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, engaged in discussions with Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara regarding the bilateral relations between their countries and ways to enhance cooperation and joint work that serves their mutual interests and benefits their peoples.
The Syrian President, during a phone call, expressed pride in the solid relations that unite the UAE and Syria, emphasizing the importance of developing these ties across various fields to bolster stability and development in both nations.
Details of the Event
The call addressed the developments in the region and their implications for security and regional stability, particularly in light of ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, affecting civilians, facilities, and infrastructure, in violation of state sovereignty, international law, and the United Nations Charter.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued a resolution during its 6th meeting of the 237th session condemning the attacks carried out by Iran against several countries in the region, based on a joint working paper submitted by several Arab states.
Background & Context
This resolution reflects a firm international stance towards threats to the safety and security of civil aviation, including several measures, the most notable of which is the condemnation of the attacks and the call for their immediate cessation, along with referring the text of the resolution to the relevant United Nations bodies.
Saudi Arabia, in a statement by its permanent representative to the organization, emphasized its full commitment to the Chicago Convention and its continued support for the smooth flow of air traffic in cooperation with brotherly countries.
Impact & Consequences
The organization council clarified in its resolution that the attacks carried out by Iran since February 28 using missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles represent a blatant violation of the Chicago Convention and the principle of full sovereignty of states over their airspace.
The council also condemned the targeting of civilian objects and airports, asserting that this constitutes a breach of international law and a threat to international peace and security.
Regional Significance
The Iranian attacks on oil facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries reflect Iran's aggressive behavior that destabilizes the region, which has persisted for decades, posing a serious threat to regional and international security.
Many observers believe that the escalation of Iranian attacks reflects a deep-seated Iranian animosity coinciding with a US-Israeli targeting of Iran, contributing to a state of chaos, terror, and destruction in the region.
At the conclusion of the call, both sides reaffirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation and joint coordination between the two countries to support the security and stability of the region, with Singapore condemning the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and Gulf countries.