Kuwait Times, Sunday, May 21, 2023 | Thul-Qidah 1, 1444
Saudi, Iran agreement brings optimism in region: Sheikh Mishal
Kuwait:
There is a sense of optimism following the
breakthrough in relations witnessed among countries in the region including the
recent agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said. However, this sense of optimism is mixed
with concern due to the persisting challenges that the Arab World still faces,
he added.
“Our meeting today comes amid accelerating developments surrounding our
countries, which undoubtedly leave an impact on the security and stability of
our region,” he said in his speech while representing His Highness the Amir
Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the 32nd Arab Summit. He added that
Arab states must put together mechanisms to deal with the repercussions of
global conflicts including the Ukrainian war.
“Our Arab countries face major challenges that require us to exert more effort
and coordination in order to realize a safe and secure future in all Arab
states,” he said.
On Palestine, His Highness Sheikh Mishal said the Palestinian issue remains the
main priority and challenge facing the Arab World. He reiterated Kuwait’s
support for the Palestinian people, renewing its call for the international
community to push the peace process forward, leading to a comprehensive solution
that guarantees Palestinians’ right of establishing an independent state with
East Jerusalem as its capital.
Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince reiterated Kuwait’s support to Arab
League decisions on Syria’s return to Arab meetings, hoping that this return
would pave the way for an end to the Syrian crisis and the struggle of the
Syrian people.