Algerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has reaffirmed Algeria's commitment to preserving the historic and legal status of El-Qods and its holy sites. Speaking at a joint ministerial meeting of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in New York, Attaf emphasized that El-Qods' status is not just a point in a political process, but a matter of justice and international legality. He stressed that any unilateral measures to alter the city's character, status, or demographic composition are illegal.
Attaf highlighted that such measures create no rights and confer no legitimacy, reaffirming Algeria's commitment to international law and relevant UN resolutions on El-Qods. He also renewed Algeria's call to preserve the historic and legal status quo in Muslim and Christian holy sites, particularly in the Al-Aqsa mosque. The minister emphasized the need for coordinated Arab and Islamic action within the UN and other international forums to defend El-Qods' legal status and protect its inhabitants.
The Algerian minister's statement comes amid ongoing concerns about the status of El-Qods and its holy sites. Attaf's call for collective action to preserve El-Qods' identity and historic status reflects Algeria's commitment to upholding international law and promoting a just solution to the issue. The joint ministerial meeting of the Arab League and the OIC was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Attaf's intervention emphasized the importance of preserving the status quo in El-Qods and rejecting any attempts to impose new facts on the ground. He also stressed the need to consolidate international mobilization in favor of preserving El-Qods' identity and holy sites, while ensuring respect for its historic and legal status. Algeria's stance on El-Qods reflects its commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The Algerian minister's statement was well-received by participants at the joint ministerial meeting, who acknowledged the importance of preserving El-Qods' historic and legal status. The meeting provided a platform for Arab and Islamic countries to coordinate their efforts and develop a unified strategy to defend El-Qods' status. Attaf's call for collective action reflects the growing concern among Arab and Islamic countries about the future of El-Qods.
Algeria's commitment to preserving El-Qods' status is reflected in its diplomatic efforts at the UN and other international forums. Attaf's statement reaffirmed Algeria's support for the Palestinian people and its commitment to promoting a just and peaceful solution to the conflict. The Algerian minister's intervention also highlighted the need for international cooperation to protect El-Qods' holy sites and preserve its historic status.
In conclusion, Ahmed Attaf emphasized that protecting El-Qods, preserving its holy sites, and safeguarding its identity remain a collective responsibility. He called on all countries to reject occupation, refuse to accommodate it, and not to transform its violations into an ordinary reality. Algeria's stance on El-Qods reflects its commitment to upholding international law and promoting a just solution to the issue.
Key points
- Algeria reaffirms its commitment to preserving the historic and legal status of El-Qods and its holy sites.
- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf calls for coordinated Arab and Islamic action to defend El-Qods' legal status.
- Algeria emphasizes the need for international cooperation to protect El-Qods' holy sites and preserve its historic status.
