RIYADH: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi affirmed the council’s support for the Syrian Arab Republic in efforts and measures it takes to safeguard its stability and the security of its people.
Al-Budaiwi reiterated the position outlined in the final statement issued by the GCC Ministerial Council during its 163rd session, which condemned all acts of violence aimed at destabilizing Syria.
He further emphasized the GCC’s firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of their motives or justifications.
Al-Budaiwi hoped for peace, stability, and prosperity to prevail in Syria, under the principles of law and justice, while fulfilling the aspirations of the Syrian people for a brighter and more prosperous future.
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GCC reiterates support for Syrian efforts to safeguard security, stability
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GCC reiterates support for Syrian efforts to safeguard security, stability
- Council secretary general condemns violence aimed at destabilizing Syria
- Syrian people seek ‘brighter, more prosperous future,’ Jasem Al-Budaiwi says
Ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait attacked by suspected pirates, officials say
- The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center says the incident Friday saw a ship chased by smaller vessels that opened fire on it
- The private security firm Diaplous Group says the vessel twice came under attack and armed guards aboard opened fire in response
DUBAI: A ship traveling Friday through the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait came under attack by suspected pirates, officials said.
The incident saw a ship chased by smaller vessels that opened fire on it, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said.
The private security firm Diaplous Group said the vessel twice came under attack and armed guards aboard it opened fire in response. It said the crew was safe and described the ship as a bulk carrier.
The Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, separating the African continent from the Arabian Peninsula.
The area had seen attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war, as well as a rise in piracy from Somalia as well. The Houthis have halted their attacks, however, as an uneasy ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip.
The incident saw a ship chased by smaller vessels that opened fire on it, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said.
The private security firm Diaplous Group said the vessel twice came under attack and armed guards aboard it opened fire in response. It said the crew was safe and described the ship as a bulk carrier.
The Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, separating the African continent from the Arabian Peninsula.
The area had seen attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war, as well as a rise in piracy from Somalia as well. The Houthis have halted their attacks, however, as an uneasy ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip.
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