AIPU hails Qatar's efforts in support of Palestinian cause

Algiers: The final communique of the 38th Arab Inter Parliamentary Union (AIPU) conference has commended the State of Qatar s key efforts backing the...

Algiers: The final communique of the 38th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) conference has commended the State of Qatar's key efforts backing the Palestinian cause, primarily its endeavors for a sustained relief aid entry into the Gaza Strip.

The two-day event in Algiers brought together speakers of Arab legislatures to address the AIPU's role amid the current regional and global transformations. HE Shura Council Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim chaired the Qatari delegation to the conference.

The closing communique hailed Qatar's initiatives, in coordination with international and regional organizations, streamlining the provision of essential food, medical, and relief supplies to alleviate the suffering of civilians amid the ongoing catastrophic conditions in the enclave.

The conferees also praised the ongoing efforts of the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, reach a permanent ceasefire agreement, ensure the entry of humanitarian aid, redeploy Israeli forces, exchange prisoners, return displaced persons, and facilitate the treatment of those wounded.

Furthermore, the statement appreciated Qatar's written memorandum to the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation's obligations regarding the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations, and third states. It stressed the importance of this memorandum in supporting relief and humanitarian organizations and ensuring a decent living for the Palestinian people.