President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti emphasized the importance of unified and coherent Arab positions, supported by new, serious, and effective strategies and mechanisms, as the only way to confront the current challenges.

In his speech at the 32nd regular session of the Arab Summit, held in Jeddah, he added, “The unified Arab positions will make it possible to meet the aspirations of the Arab peoples leading to unity and integration at all levels, and contribute to finding practical solutions to the conflicts that afflict some of our Arab countries, for which innocent people pay the price.”

Concerning Yemen, President Guelleh said, “We renew our firm position in support of the Yemeni people and their legitimate leadership at all levels, and we express our optimism about the atmosphere of peace prevailing in the region given the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which revived hopes for reducing tension in Yemen and enhancing regional security and stability,” praising the Saudi efforts to revive the political process and reach a comprehensive and sustainable political solution per the agreed terms of reference and under the supervision of the United Nations.

Concerning the developments in Sudan, the President reiterated his keenness on the stability of Sudan and its territorial integrity, welcoming the local, regional, and international efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire and creating conditions for a comprehensive political dialogue, hailing the ongoing talks in Jeddah between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces under the auspices of Saudi Arabia and the US.

Source: Saudi Press Agency