Arab National Security
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed a message of full solidarity to the UAE on Sunday, meeting with his Emirati counterpart to discuss strengthening collective Arab security.
Abdelatty also called for activating the Joint Defense Treaty as a fundamental guarantee for preserving the security, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Arab states. The Joint Defense Treaty is an agreement signed by Arab League member states in 1950 in Ale٨xandria. Under the treaty, any aggression or attack against one signatory state is considered an aggression or attack against all other member states.
Abdelatty tells Egypt–GCC meeting Arab security is “one file,” backs Gulf states, warns escalation and defends navigation.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said during an interview with TV host Lamees El Hadidy Sunday they are not going to use force with Qatar.
Sisi was received Monday by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Arab Parliament called Wednesday for an urgent review of the Arab convention on combating terrorism by the councils of justice and interior ministries.
