CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Monday condemned attacks by Iran against Arab countries as a “violation of international law,” stressing that the sovereignty of Arab states was a “red line” and would remain a top priority during his tenure.
Speaking at his first press conference since assuming office on July 1, Fahmy warned that Iranian attacks on Arab countries, particularly Gulf states, Jordan and Iraq, required a unified Arab response.
“The security of any Arab state is an integral part of Arab national security,” Fahmy said. “Respecting the sovereignty of Arab states is a red line and will be among our priorities.”
Turning to the Palestinian issue, Fahmy said developments in Gaza and the occupied West Bank required a unified and strong Arab position, stressing that Jerusalem would remain at the forefront of the Arab League’s agenda.
Last week, Israeli authorities blocked Fahmy’s planned trip to Ramallah in occupied Palestinian territories in what would have been his first official foreign visit since taking office.
