Foreign Minister Participates in Arab League Meeting, Reaffirms Mauritania’s Commitment to Arab States’ Security
His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mr. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, participated today, Sunday, via videoconference in the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level.
The session addressed regional developments, most notably the recent attacks targeting several Arab countries, as well as organizational matters including the nomination of a new Secretary-General for the League.
In his address, the Minister stressed that the current stage demands the highest levels of Arab coordination and solidarity, emphasizing that preserving regional stability and addressing shared challenges remain a collective responsibility.
He reaffirmed Mauritania’s firm rejection and condemnation of any threats targeting the security and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Republic of Iraq, stressing that the security of these nations is an integral part of Mauritania’s own national security.
He further called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease escalation and adhere to the principles of good neighborliness and respect for state sovereignty, reaffirming Mauritania’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening regional security.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council of the League of Arab States issued a statement strongly condemning the attacks that have targeted several Arab countries since February 28, 2026, labeling them a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to regional security.
The Council affirmed its full solidarity with the affected countries and supported their right to self-defense in accordance with the United Nations Charter, stressing the need for an immediate halt to all forms of escalation.
It also warned against threats to international maritime navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, noting their serious repercussions on regional stability and the global economy.
The Council reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s unity and sovereignty, while calling for intensified international efforts to end the Israeli occupation and achieve a two-state solution through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Council concluded by emphasizing continued Arab coordination and consultation to monitor and contain the crisis in a manner that enhances security and stability throughout the region.