Arab leaders approve the “Algeria Declaration”.. See the full text

The Arab leaders approved the “Algeria Declaration” at the end of the 31st session of the summit in the Algerian capital, where they affirmed a number of positions on various files.

The final statement of the Algiers Summit (Algeria Declaration) came as follows:

First: the Palestinian issue

• Emphasizing the centrality of the Palestinian cause and absolute support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to freedom and self-determination and the embodiment of an independent and fully sovereign state of Palestine on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the right of return and compensation for Palestinian refugees in accordance with United Nations General Assembly Resolution No. 194 for the year 1948.
• Emphasizing our adherence to the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative with all its elements and priorities, and our commitment to a just and comprehensive peace as a strategic option to end the Israeli occupation of all Arab lands, including the Syrian Golan, Shebaa Farms and the Lebanese Kafr Shuba Hills, and to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict on the basis of the principle of land for peace and law international law and relevant international resolutions.
• Emphasizing the need to continue efforts and endeavors to protect the occupied city of Jerusalem and its holy sites, and to defend it in the face of the rejected and condemned attempts of the occupation to change its demographics, Arab-Islamic and Christian identity and the historical and legal situation therein, including by supporting the historical Hashemite guardianship for the protection of Islamic and Christian holy sites and the management of Jerusalem endowments and affairs Al-Aqsa Mosque affiliated to the Jordanian Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Sanctuaries, as it has the exclusive authority, as well as the role of the Al-Quds Committee and the Jerusalem House of Money in defending the city of Jerusalem and supporting the steadfastness of its people.
• Demanding the lifting of the Israeli siege on the Gaza Strip, condemning the use of force by the occupying power against the Palestinians, and all barbaric practices, including assassinations and arbitrary arrests, and demanding the release of all prisoners and detainees, especially children, women, the sick and the elderly.
• Emphasizing the adoption and support of the State of Palestine’s approach to obtaining full membership in the United Nations, and calling on countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to do so, with the need to support Palestinian legal efforts and endeavors aimed at holding the Israeli occupation accountable for the war crimes and crimes against humanity that it has committed and continues to commit. against the Palestinian people.
• Commending the Arab efforts exerted to unite the Palestinian ranks and welcoming the signing of the “Algeria Declaration” by the Palestinian brothers of the “Unification Conference for the Achieving Palestinian National Unity”, held in Algeria on October 11-13, 2022, emphasizing the need to unify the efforts of Arab countries To accelerate the realization of this noble goal, especially by accompanying the Palestinian brothers towards embodying the steps agreed upon within the aforementioned declaration.

Second: The situation in the Arab world

• Working to strengthen joint Arab action to protect Arab national security in its comprehensive concept and in all its political, economic, food, energy, water and environmental dimensions, and to contribute to solving and ending the crises experienced by some Arab countries, in a manner that preserves the unity of member states, the integrity of their territories, and their sovereignty over their natural resources and meets the aspirations of their peoples to live Kind safe.
• Rejection of all forms of foreign interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries and adherence to the principle of Arab solutions to Arab problems by strengthening the role of the League of Arab States in preventing and solving crises by peaceful means, and working to strengthen Arab-Arab relations. In this context, we appreciate the endeavors and efforts made by many Arab countries, especially the State of Kuwait, with the aim of achieving Arab and Gulf solidarity.
• Expressing full solidarity with the Libyan people and supporting efforts aimed at ending the Libyan crisis through a Libyan-Libyan solution that preserves the unity and sovereignty of Libya, preserves its security and the security of its neighborhood, and achieves the aspirations of its people to organize elections as soon as possible to achieve lasting political stability.
• Emphasizing the support of the legitimate Yemeni government and blessing the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council and supporting the efforts made to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the approved references, while stressing the need to renew the humanitarian truce as an essential step towards this path aimed at achieving a comprehensive political settlement that guarantees Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity The security of the Arab Gulf states and the rejection of all forms of external interference in their internal affairs.
• Arab countries to play a collective leadership role to contribute to efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis and to address all its political, security, humanitarian and economic consequences, in a way that guarantees Syria’s unity and sovereignty, achieves the aspirations of its people and restores its security, stability and status regionally and internationally.
• Welcoming the revitalization of constitutional life in Iraq, including the formation of the government, praising its efforts aimed at achieving stability and economic development and embodying the hopes and aspirations of the Iraqi people, while appreciating the successes achieved by Iraq in defeating terrorist organizations and praising the sacrifices of its people in defending the country’s sovereignty and security.
• Renewing solidarity with the Lebanese Republic to preserve its security and stability, supporting the steps it has taken to extend its sovereignty over its land and sea territories, and expressing the aspiration that Lebanon implement the required reforms and that Parliament elect a new president for the country.
• Renewing support for the Federal Republic of Somalia in order to consolidate the pillars of security and stability through the contribution of Arab countries to strengthening the Somali national capabilities in the field of combating terrorism and enabling this brotherly country to respond to the challenges it faces at the current stage, especially as a result of the severe drought crisis.
• Supporting the continuous efforts to achieve a political solution between Djibouti and Eritrea regarding the border dispute and the issue of Djiboutian prisoners.
• Emphasizing the need to contribute to supporting Arab countries that have gone through or are going through difficult political, security and economic conditions, or those facing exceptional cases as a result of natural disasters, by mobilizing the available capabilities according to the various formulas proposed bilaterally, Arably, regionally and internationally.
• Emphasizing the necessity of establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East in accordance with the agreed terms of reference, and calling on all concerned parties to join and implement the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which remains the cornerstone of the international system to prevent the spread of these weapons.

Third: Strengthening and modernizing joint Arab action

• Commitment to move forward in the path of strengthening and modernizing joint Arab action and raising it to the level of the aspirations and aspirations of the Arab peoples, according to a new approach that supports traditional frameworks and places at the heart of its priorities the concerns and preoccupations of the Arab citizen.
• Appreciating the constructive proposals presented by the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at activating the role of the League of Arab States in preventing and resolving conflicts, consolidating the popular dimension, and enhancing the position of youth and innovation in joint Arab action.
• Emphasizing the need to launch an interactive dynamic between official Arab institutions and civil society actors of all spectrums and living forces, by creating spaces for exchanging ideas, fruitful discussion and constructive dialogue with the aim of uniting efforts to raise the challenges posed with the participation of all.
• Commitment to redouble efforts to embody the Arab economic integration project in accordance with a comprehensive vision that ensures optimal exploitation of the components of Arab economies and the precious opportunities they offer, with the aim of fully activating the Greater Arab Free Trade Area in preparation for the establishment of the Arab Customs Union.
• Emphasizing the importance of concerted efforts to enhance collective Arab capabilities in the field of responding to the challenges posed to food, health and energy security and facing climate changes, while noting the need to develop cooperation mechanisms to institutionalize Arab action in these areas.

Fourth: Relationships with neighboring countries and partnerships

• Emphasizing the need to build sound and balanced relations between the Arab group and the international community, including its Islamic, African and Euro-Mediterranean surroundings, on the basis of respect for the rules of good neighborliness, trust, fruitful cooperation and mutual commitment to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, foremost among which is respect for the sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs .
• Emphasizing the importance of cooperation and partnership forums that bring together the League of Arab States with various international and regional partners as important spaces for political consultation, building bridges of communication and building balanced partnerships based on mutual respect and benefit.

Fifthly: the international situation

• Emphasizing that the escalating tensions on the international scene shed more light than ever on the structural imbalances in the mechanisms of global government and the urgent need to address them within an approach that ensures parity and equality among all countries and puts an end to the marginalization of developing countries.
• Emphasizing the need for Arab countries to participate in shaping the parameters of the new international system for the world after the Corona epidemic and the war in Ukraine, as a harmonious and unified group and as an active party that does not lack the will, capabilities and competencies to make an actual and positive contribution in this field.
• Commitment to the principles of non-alignment and to the common Arab position on the war in Ukraine, which is based on renouncing the use of force and seeking to activate the option of peace through the actual involvement of the Arab Ministerial Contact Group (which includes Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Sudan and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States). In international efforts to crystallize a political solution to the crisis that complies with the principles of the United Nations Charter and takes into account the security concerns of the concerned parties, while rejecting the politicization of international organizations, and in this context, we note the efforts made by other Arab countries such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Appreciating the balanced policy pursued by the OPEC + alliance in order to ensure the stability of global energy markets and the sustainability of investments in this sensitive sector within an economic approach that ensures the protection of the interests of producing and consuming countries alike.
• Emphasizing the need to unify efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in all its forms, dry up its sources of financing, and work to mobilize the international community within an integrated approach based on adherence to the rules of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, especially with regard to the partners’ demand not to allow their lands to be used as a haven or platform for incitement or To support terrorist acts against other countries.
• Welcoming the benign moves and initiatives undertaken by many Arab countries in order to curb the spread of Islamophobia, ease tensions, promote the values ​​of tolerance and respect for the other, and dialogue between religions, cultures and civilizations, and uphold the values ​​of living together in peace, enshrined by the United Nations at the initiative of Algeria. Welcoming, in this context, the historic visit of His Holiness the Pope of the Vatican to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and his participation and His Eminence, the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, in the “Bahrain Forum … East-West Dialogue for Human Coexistence”.
• Appreciating the important role played by the Arab countries in addressing the major challenges facing humanity, such as climate change, and praising in this regard the Green Middle East initiative launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Emphasizing the importance of the Arab countries playing a prominent role in organizing major international events that constitute major stations and structure for international relations, and in this regard we express:

1. Our support for the Arab Republic of Egypt, which is preparing to host the 27th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
2. Our support for the State of Qatar, which is preparing to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and our full confidence in its ability to organize a distinguished edition of this global event, and our rejection of the malicious campaigns of distortion and skepticism that affect it.
3. Our support for the Kingdom of Morocco’s hosting of the Ninth Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, on November 22-23, 2022 in Fez.
4. Our support to the United Arab Emirates in preparing to host the 28th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
5. Our support for the candidacy of the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to host Expo 2030.