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Asharq Al-Awsat
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Foreign Ministers to Discuss Political Solutions to Iran-Israel Conflict in Istanbul
Arab foreign ministers are set to convene on the sidelines of the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul early next week to discuss the repercussions of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and explore diplomatic avenues to reduce regional tensions, Egyptian and Arab diplomatic sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The call for the meeting was spearheaded by Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who urged an emergency session of Arab foreign ministers in Istanbul to coordinate a unified Arab stance amid rapidly evolving developments and regional challenges. Iraq currently holds the rotating presidency of the Arab League, having assumed the role from Bahrain at the regular summit held on May 17. The Iraqi foreign ministry confirmed that the minister's proposal followed a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Wednesday. Egypt's foreign ministry had earlier announced that Abdelatty engaged in consultations with ministers from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain to address the escalating military tensions and the broader implications for regional and international peace and security. An Arab diplomatic source said the upcoming meeting aims to discuss the impact of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and is part of intensified efforts to coordinate regional positions and ease the crisis. The 51st Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of OIC member states, hosted in Istanbul on June 22-23, will gather nearly 1,000 participants from the organization's 57 member states, along with affiliated institutions, observer states, and international organizations, reported Türkiye's Anadolu Agency. However, the source ruled out any immediate plans for an emergency Arab League summit to address the conflict. Another Egyptian diplomatic official told Asharq Al-Awsat that the OIC foreign ministers' meeting would feature several bilateral and multilateral sessions focused on regional coordination, adding that the Istanbul meetings aim to revive diplomatic negotiations. Egypt and several Arab countries have intensified diplomatic outreach to regional and international actors to push for a military de-escalation, a ceasefire, and prevent the conflict from spreading across the Middle East, the source said. Cairo University's Professor of International Relations Ikram Badreddine highlighted the importance of a coordinated Arab and Islamic position, describing it as a significant regional and international bloc. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that 'aligned stances among these countries could influence the current escalation and promote conflict containment.' He also warned of the risks posed by failure to contain the Israel-Iran conflict, including the potential involvement of major powers such as the United States, Russia, and Pakistan, which could further destabilize the region.
Iraqi News
a day ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq calls for urgent Arab meeting to address Israel-Iran war
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, asked on Wednesday for an urgent meeting of Arab foreign ministers on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) upcoming meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, scheduled for early next week. Hussein's remarks took place during his phone conversation with the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel-Atty, in which the two ministers discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the changes in the course of the war against Iran and their implications for regional security and stability, according to a statement cited by the state news agency (INA). Hussein's request seeks to consolidate Arab positions on the region's rapid developments and address current challenges in a collective and responsible manner. Earlier on Wednesday, Hussein and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, emphasized during a phone discussion the need to promote diplomatic collaboration to maintain regional peace. Hussein and Fidan addressed the latest developments of the conflict between Iran and Israel, including changes in the positions of some countries. The two sides reviewed current arrangements for the OIC meeting, which will be held in Istanbul early next week.
Iraqi News
a day ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq, Jordan reject further regional escalation
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, and his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, reiterated on Wednesday their opposition to any new escalation in the region. During their phone conversation, the two ministers reviewed regional developments in light of the continued escalation, particularly following Israel's assault against Iran and the major threats to the security and stability of the Middle East, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. The two sides underscored the need to collaborate to contain the conflict and prevent it from spreading. Hussein and Safadi also addressed the current preparations to participate in the upcoming meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), scheduled to be held in the Turkish city of Istanbul early next week. The two ministers emphasized the importance of coordinating positions among OIC member countries to adopt a unified Islamic response to the escalating and dangerous situation in the region. Additionally, the two parties discussed a proposal to hold an urgent meeting of Arab foreign ministers on the sidelines of the OIC summit to consider possibilities for collective Arab action to de-escalate the situation and safeguard regional security and people's interests.
Iraqi News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq proposes urgent Arab foreign ministers meeting
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has called for an urgent meeting of Arab foreign ministers to be held alongside the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul. The proposed gathering aims to address escalating conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing Israel-Iran tensions. The 51st session of the OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers is scheduled to take place this Saturday and Sunday in Istanbul, Turkey. According to a statement from Iraq's Foreign Ministry, Hussein discussed the proposal during a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The two ministers exchanged views on recent developments and highlighted the urgent need for regional coordination to safeguard security and stability in light of the growing crisis.
Ammon
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
FM, Iraqi counterpart urge de-escalation amid rising regional tensions
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, and his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, discussed the recent escalation in regional tensions and emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to restore stability. In a phone call on Wednesday, the two ministers warned that the ongoing escalation poses a serious threat to the security and stability of the broader region. They stressed the urgency of joint regional and international action to contain the situation and prevent further deterioration. Safadi and Hussein also reaffirmed the importance of returning to negotiations over Iran's nuclear program as a step toward broader regional de-escalation. The ministers reviewed preparations for their participation in the upcoming meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, which is scheduled to be held in Istanbul early next week.
