Leaders call for urgent de-escalation in region

At the conclusion of the 18th periodic meeting, hosted on Monday by the Federal National Council (FNC) in Abu Dhabi under the chairmanship of Saqr Ghobash, the presidents of the Shura, Representative, National, and Nation Councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, along with the President of the European Parliament, issued a joint statement.

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In light of the current military developments in the Arabian Gulf, the statement stressed the urgency of de-escalation, conflict containment, prudent diplomacy, and the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as the best means of preserving regional and international security and stability.

They emphasised the importance of intensifying joint efforts to establish collaborative frameworks to address current global challenges.

These include climate change, energy security, sustainable development, combating terrorism and extremism, and promoting universal human values of coexistence and tolerance.