GCC ministers back mediation to resolve Russia-Ukraine crisis

In a statement, the Ministerial Council affirmed that the GCC position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis is based on the principles of international law and the...

In a statement, the Ministerial Council affirmed that the GCC position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis is based on the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and preservation of the international order based on respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and non-use of force or making threat to use force.It also affirmed the support for mediation efforts to resolve the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, a ceasefire, a political solution to the crisis, giving priority to the language of dialogue, and settling the conflict through negotiations. The Council hailed the humanitarian and relief assistance provided by the GCC countries to Ukraine, and expressed its support for all efforts to facilitate the export of grain, all food and humanitarian supplies from Ukraine to contribute to affording food security for the affected countries.