Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Israeli media: Spanish Parliament has overwhelmingly voted in favor of legislation banning arms sales to "Israel"
Syrian leadership approved the return of spy Eli Cohen's archive to "Israel": Reuters citing sources
Government Media Office in Gaza: The [Israeli] policy of starvation has led to more than 300 cases of miscarriage among pregnant women during the same 80-day period
Government Media Office in Gaza: The [Israeli] policy of starvation has resulted in the deaths of 326 people due to malnutrition and the lack of food and medicine over the past 80 days
UN says no aid distributed yet in Gaza
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas asks for a review of EU-"Israel" trade deal
Rubio says Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
Sweden seeks EU sanctions targeting "individual Israeli ministers": Minister to AFP
UK pauses trade deal talks with "Israel", summons ambassador over new Gaza offensive
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 67 martyrs in Israeli strikes on Gaza since morning.

GCC denounces Israeli attacks on Syria 'clear violation' of intl. law

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies + News websites
  • 26 Dec 2024 15:52
3 Min Read

GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi also praised the positive steps taken by the Syrian interim government.

Listen
  • x
  • The particpants in the extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Doha (Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign affairs)
    The participants in the extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Doha (Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

During the 46th extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Doha, Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi emphasized the union's "support for all efforts aimed at strengthening the security and stability of Lebanon and Syria."

He further stated, "Israeli attacks on Syria constitute a clear violation of international law," and praised the positive steps taken by the Syrian interim government, as well as efforts to preserve Syrian state institutions, urging the promotion of dialogue.

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya also reiterated his country's full support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, firmly rejecting foreign interference.

He called for an end to Israeli aggression against Lebanon, Syria, and Palestinian territories, and reaffirmed support for Palestinian rights, particularly the establishment of an independent state.

Iraqi delegation meets new Syrian leadership on border security

In a related development, an Iraqi delegation met with Syria's new leadership in Damascus on Thursday, according to an Iraqi government spokesperson. This marks the latest diplomatic engagement, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime more than two weeks ago.

The delegation, led by Iraqi intelligence chief Hamid al-Shatri, "met with the new Syrian administration," government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi told state media.

Related News

Syria presented belongings of spy Eli Cohen to 'Israel': Reuters

Armed attack on Russian Hmeimim airbase in Syria, casualties reported

He added that the discussions focused on "the developments in the Syrian arena, and security and stability needs on the two countries' shared border."

Lebanon seeks 'best neighborly relations' with Syria's new leadership

On his part, Lebanon's Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib expressed his hope for strong relations with Syria's new leadership following a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, according to a statement from the Lebanese Foreign Ministry.

"Lebanon hopes for the best neighborly relations with the new government in Syria," Bou Habib told Syria's new top diplomat Assaad Hassan al-Shibani.

Russia interested in dialogue with new Syrian authorities: Lavrov

Earlier on Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed that Russia is interested in dialogue with the new Syrian authorities on regional issues.

Lavrov told a press conference for Russian and foreign media that Russia is maintaining contact with the new Syrian authorities through its diplomatic mission and is currently addressing matters concerning the safety of Russian citizens and the secure operation of its embassy.

"We are interested and ready for dialogue on other issues of our bilateral relations and on issues of the regional agenda," he said.

The minister stated that Russia anticipates the resumption of economic cooperation with the new Syrian authorities.

The top diplomat also emphasized that all political and ethno-religious groups should be involved in Syria's elections, adding that Russia is prepared to support the political process.

"Syria must not be allowed to fall apart. Some would like that," Lavrov stressed.  

  • Syria
  • Gulf Cooperation Council
  • GCC
  • Lebanon

Most Read

Gaza and the logic of necropolitics: Sovereignty measured by killing

Gaza and the logic of necropolitics: Sovereignty measured by killing

  • Politics
  • 15 May 2025
Two F-35 jets arrive at it's new operational base Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Hill Air Force Base, in northern Utah. (AP)

F-35 near-misses over Yemen signal new risks for 'Israel': Forbes

  • Politics
  • 14 May 2025
Abu Obaida

Abu Obeida posts shortly after Israeli reports about his assassination

  • Palestine
  • 15 May 2025
YAF say struck 'Israel's' Ben-Gurion Airport with missiles, drones

YAF say struck 'Israel's' Ben Gurion Airport with missiles, drones

  • MENA
  • 18 May 2025

Coverage

All
Gaza prevails against genocide

Read Next

All
A 3D render of China's planned 'drone mothership' Credit: X/@XH_Lee23
US & Canada

China unveils drone mothership capable of swarm attacks

Half of UK youth would give up the internet: Survey
Technology

Half of UK youth would give up the internet: Survey

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks to the media during a meeting with President of the Conference of Italian Bishops, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Politics

Trump focused on peace while Europe pushes for war: Rubio

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after a press statement at the Carmelite Monastery in the Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary, April 3, 2025 (AP/Denes Erdos)
Europe

Hungary votes to begin withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS