Arab-Islamic Committee Urges US to Reverse Visa Decision for Palestinian Delegation
The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza expressed deep regret over the US decision not to grant entry visas for the Palestinian delegation attending the UN General Assembly session in September.
The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza has voiced its profound disappointment with the United States' State Department's recent decision not to grant entry visas for the Palestinian delegation planning to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, scheduled for September.
This move, according to the committee, undermines dialogue and diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.The committee has called on the US administration to reconsider its decision and reverse it promptly.
The statement emphasizes the significance of abiding by the UN Headquarters Agreement, which facilitates open dialogue and diplomacy between nations.
Furthermore, the committee highlights the positive stance adopted by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and President Mahmoud Abbas's commitment to a strategic peace option.In addition to urging for visa issuance, the committee underscored the critical need to bolster support for the PNA and President Abbas in advancing the government's reform program and in reinforcing his commitments made to global leaders regarding the promotion of peace and countering violence, extremism, and terrorism.
This call comes amidst challenging circumstances marked by an unprecedented escalation against the Palestinian people.The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee also cautioned that undermining the authority of the PNA would have detrimental effects on ongoing peace initiatives, thereby perpetuating the conflict.
The committee's warning serves as a reminder of the delicate balance required in supporting the Palestinian cause and the broader implications such support carries for regional stability and international diplomacy.
This move, according to the committee, undermines dialogue and diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.The committee has called on the US administration to reconsider its decision and reverse it promptly.
The statement emphasizes the significance of abiding by the UN Headquarters Agreement, which facilitates open dialogue and diplomacy between nations.
Furthermore, the committee highlights the positive stance adopted by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and President Mahmoud Abbas's commitment to a strategic peace option.In addition to urging for visa issuance, the committee underscored the critical need to bolster support for the PNA and President Abbas in advancing the government's reform program and in reinforcing his commitments made to global leaders regarding the promotion of peace and countering violence, extremism, and terrorism.
This call comes amidst challenging circumstances marked by an unprecedented escalation against the Palestinian people.The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee also cautioned that undermining the authority of the PNA would have detrimental effects on ongoing peace initiatives, thereby perpetuating the conflict.
The committee's warning serves as a reminder of the delicate balance required in supporting the Palestinian cause and the broader implications such support carries for regional stability and international diplomacy.
