Islamabad, Oct 1: GCC Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon to Prevent Escalation
GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi highlighted the need to prevent military escalation along the Lebanese Israeli border, calling for restraint and the protection of civilians.
The GCC also reiterated its position on avoiding involvement in regional conflicts to stop the situation from worsening.
The organization stressed the importance of Israel respecting Lebanon’s borders, in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the Taif Agreement, which grants full authority to the Lebanese government over its territories.
Albudaiwi emphasized the critical need to speed up Lebanon’s presidential elections and carry out economic reforms, ensuring the government can effectively serve its citizens. GCC Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon
The GCC, made up of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, reaffirmed its commitment to Lebanon’s stability and governance.
He also highlighted the ministerial statement issued by the GCC States, which called for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701
The resolution emphasizes the need for Israel to respect Lebanon’s borders and for the Lebanese government to exercise authority over all its territory, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and the Taif Agreement for Lebanon to ensure full sovereignty over its territories.
