Arab League chief discusses Gulf developments with Bahrain's foreign minister in New York
Nabil Fahmy and Abdullatif Al Zayani discussed Gulf security and maritime navigation during their meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Key Takeaways
AIArab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy met with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The two officials discussed recent developments in the Arabian Gulf, with a focus on the Strait of Hormuz and the importance of ensuring freedom of international navigation in accordance with international law, given its impact on regional security and the global economy.
During the meeting, the secretary-general reaffirmed the Arab League’s full solidarity with Bahrain and other Gulf Arab states in safeguarding their security, sovereignty, and the safety of their vital infrastructure.
The talks also addressed coordination of Arab positions on issues before the current session of the UN General Assembly, particularly through upcoming Arab League ministerial meetings and joint sessions with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.