Urgent | Emir of Qatar: The Gulf-European Summit reflects the strengthening of cooperation between the two parties news

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the opening of the European Gulf Summit in the Belgian capital, Brussels:

• The European-Gulf summit reflects the strengthening of cooperation between the two parties.
• We appreciate the European Union’s adoption of the partnership document with the Gulf states.
• The future of Gulf-European cooperation is promising.
• The Gulf states and the European Union have historical relations based on common interests and respect for international law.
• We are aware of the magnitude of the dangers facing the world in light of the continuation of the war on Gaza and Lebanon and the continuation of the war in Ukraine.
• We value the role played by the European Union in maintaining international peace and security.
• The devastating war waged by Israel on Gaza and Lebanon underscores the urgent need to find a comprehensive settlement to the conflict.
• We demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and an end to the provocations of army-backed settlers in the West Bank.
• We value the positions of European Union countries on crimes committed against civilians.
• We call on the international community to work towards a ceasefire in Lebanon and implement Resolution 1701.
• The ceasefire must form the basis for negotiations leading to a just solution to establish a Palestinian state.