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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
RIYADH, March 19 (Xinhua) — Foreign ministers from 12 Arab and Islamic countries held a ministerial consultation meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss regional developments, calling on Iran to stop its attacks and condemning Israel's "expansionist policies" in the region.
In a joint statement released on Thursday, the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and other countries called on Iran to immediately cease its attacks and reiterated the need to uphold international law and the principles of good neighborliness, the Saudi News Agency (SPA) reported.
They noted that ending the strikes is the first step toward ending the escalation, ensuring security and stability in the region, and advancing diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Furthermore, the diplomats called on Iran to refrain from any actions or threats that could block or obstruct international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The foreign ministers emphasized that the future of relations with Iran depends on respect for the sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs, as well as on refraining from violating their sovereignty or territorial integrity and from using or building up military potential to threaten countries in the region.
The ministers reiterated their support for Lebanon's security, stability, and territorial integrity. They also condemned Israel's aggression against Lebanon and the Jewish state's "expansionist policies" in the region.
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