Arab Summit Statement Renews Linking the Solution in Syria to Security Council Resolution 2254
Arab leaders on Thursday called for the deployment of international forces “in the occupied Palestinian territory” until the implementation of the two-state solution, at the conclusion of the thirty-third Arab summit held in Bahrain.
In the final statement, the 22 Arab countries supported the call of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of Bahrain to convene an international conference under the auspices of the United Nations, to resolve the Palestinian issue on the basis of the two-state solution.
The Manama Declaration issued by the annual regular summit of Arab leaders included a call for the deployment of UN international protection and peacekeeping forces in the occupied Palestinian territory until the implementation of the two-state solution.
The final statement of the Arab summit also stressed the need to end the Syrian crisis, in line with Security Council Resolution 2254, and in a way that preserves Syria’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Also stressed the need to achieve the aspirations of its people, rid them of terrorism and provide an environment for the dignified, safe and voluntary return of refugees.
“We reject interference in Syria’s internal affairs and any attempts to bring about demographic changes in Syria,” the final statement said.
The statement also stressed the importance of the role of the Arab Liaison Committee and the Arab Initiative in resolving the crisis and the need to implement the Amman Communiqué.
“We also support the efforts of the United Nations in this context… We stress the need to create conditions for the dignified, safe and voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their country, including the lifting of unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria”.
The statement called for the need for the international community to continue to shoulder its responsibilities towards them and to support the host countries until their dignified, safe and voluntary return to Syria is achieved, in accordance with international standards.
We warn of the repercussions of declining international support for Syrian refugees and their host countries.
