League of Arab States Secretary-General convenes with Kuwaiti Crown Prince in New York

His Excellency Mr Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, met on 23 September with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, on the sidelines of their participation in the high-level meetings of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The meeting addressed developments in the Arab Gulf region, Mr Fahmy reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Arab states, affirming the League of Arab States’ full solidarity with the State of Kuwait in its efforts to safeguard its security, sovereignty and vital facilities.

He emphasised that the security of the Gulf states is an integral part of Arab national security, stressing the need for concerted joint Arab action to confront such threats.

Mr Fahmy stressed the importance of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, prevent the confrontation from escalating further, and protect Arab states, their peoples and resources from the repercussions of regional conflicts.

The Secretary-General also outlined his vision for advancing joint Arab action and strengthening the League of Arab States’ capacity to take the initiative and respond effectively to crises.

He emphasised the importance of moving beyond merely stating positions towards developing more coordinated and effective collective action.

He reaffirmed the General Secretariat’s commitment to maintaining close consultations with the State of Kuwait and all Arab states during the period ahead, both on advancing joint Arab action and on addressing regional and international issues and challenges, in a manner that safeguards shared Arab interests.