JEDDAH: Qatar asked the International Civil Aviation Organization Council (ICAO) to intervene after its nation carrier, Qatar Airways, was blocked from entering various neighboring countries’ airspace in the region, following a major crisis that prompted several Arab nations to sever ties with Qatar.
ICAO said its role in regional conflict is “limited to ensuring the safety and security of air navigation and will not touch upon political issues, for lack of jurisdiction,” the permanent mission of Saudi Arabia to the ICAO-UN said Saturday, in a series of tweets.
The KSA permanent mission said that it had been decided to hold a session on June 30 for council members to modify airline routes safely.
The June 30 session would be used to share information regarding general safety. A report will then be submitted to the council on the activation of the “emergency plan for safety” over international airspace in the Gulf, according to the permanent mission’s Twitter account.
Earlier this month Saudi Transport Minister Suleiman Al-Hamdan told ICAO members: “This is something that’s bigger than ICAO.”
International Aviation Council rejects Qatar’s request to intervene in Gulf conflict
International Aviation Council rejects Qatar’s request to intervene in Gulf conflict
UAE affirms respect for Saudi sovereignty, rejects threats to regional security
- Abu Dhabi emphasized its commitment to maintaining close coordination with Riyadh on all matters of mutual concern
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security and sovereignty on Tuesday, rejecting any actions that could threaten the Kingdom or undermine regional stability.
In a statement issued in response to recent remarks by Saudi Arabia regarding developments in Yemen, the UAE stressed that it fully respects Saudi Arabia’s national security and considers the fraternal and historical ties between the two countries a cornerstone of regional stability.
Abu Dhabi emphasized its commitment to maintaining close coordination with Riyadh on all matters of mutual concern.
The UAE said its position since the start of events in Yemen’s eastern governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra has been focused on containing tensions, supporting de-escalation, and working toward understandings that preserve security, stability, and the protection of civilians, in coordination with Saudi Arabia.
Abu Dhabi categorically rejected any attempt to implicate it in tensions between Yemeni factions, condemning allegations that it pressured or directed any party to carry out military operations that threaten Saudi Arabia’s security or target its borders.
The UAE also called for recent developments in eastern Yemen to be handled responsibly to prevent escalation, urging reliance on verified facts and coordination among all relevant parties to safeguard shared interests and maintain regional security and stability.
