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2026-09-17
S. E. el Sr. Nabil Fahmy discusses regional developments with Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs
H. E. Mr. Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received on 17 September Mr. Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, at the General Secretariat during Mr. Rangel's visit to Cairo.
His Excellency Mr Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received on 17 September Mr Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, at the General Secretariat during Mr. Rangel's visit to Cairo.
The official spokesperson for the Secretary-General said that the meeting addressed ways of advancing cooperation between the League of Arab States and Portugal.
Moreover, the two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in the Arab region.
Moreover, the two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in the Arab region.
The Secretary-General expressed the League’s appreciation for Portugal’s supportive position on the Palestinian cause, foremost among which is its decision to recognise the State of Palestine.
He affirmed that this step places Portugal among the European countries that have adopted fair positions on the Palestinian cause.
He also commended Portugal’s opposition to settlement expansion, particularly the E1 settlement project, which would isolate East Jerusalem and run counter to the two-State solution.
He stressed the importance of translating these positions into collective European measures against settlement activity and settler violence.
He affirmed that this step places Portugal among the European countries that have adopted fair positions on the Palestinian cause.
He also commended Portugal’s opposition to settlement expansion, particularly the E1 settlement project, which would isolate East Jerusalem and run counter to the two-State solution.
He stressed the importance of translating these positions into collective European measures against settlement activity and settler violence.
Mr Fahmy congratulated Portugal on its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, expressing his confidence that Portugal’s presence on the Council would uphold international law in addressing all international issues, including Arab issues.
He also expressed his expectation of regular consultations between the General Secretariat and the Portuguese side.
He also expressed his expectation of regular consultations between the General Secretariat and the Portuguese side.
The official spokesperson added that the meeting addressed the repercussions of the continued Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip.
The Secretary-General stressed the priority of halting Israeli attacks, opening the crossings, expanding relief efforts and supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
He also emphasised the need to halt Israeli actions that violate the sovereignty of Lebanon and Syria and to withdraw from their territories.
The Secretary-General stressed the priority of halting Israeli attacks, opening the crossings, expanding relief efforts and supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
He also emphasised the need to halt Israeli actions that violate the sovereignty of Lebanon and Syria and to withdraw from their territories.
The official spokesperson noted that the meeting also addressed the situation in the Arab Gulf region.
The Secretary-General stressed the importance of de-escalation, respect for the sovereignty and security of Arab states, and safeguarding freedom of international navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, given the direct implications for regional security, trade, supply chains, energy and the global economy.
He affirmed that any understandings reached with Iran should take into account the security and concerns of Arab states and be pursued in consultation with them, and that tensions should be addressed through diplomatic means and within the framework of respect for international law.
The Secretary-General stressed the importance of de-escalation, respect for the sovereignty and security of Arab states, and safeguarding freedom of international navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, given the direct implications for regional security, trade, supply chains, energy and the global economy.
He affirmed that any understandings reached with Iran should take into account the security and concerns of Arab states and be pursued in consultation with them, and that tensions should be addressed through diplomatic means and within the framework of respect for international law.
For his part, the Portuguese minister expressed his appreciation to the League of Arab States and Arab states for their support for Portugal’s candidacy for membership of the Security Council.
He affirmed Portugal’s continued support for Arab causes in international forums, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, and outlined his country’s priorities during its forthcoming Council membership, He also affirmed his commitment to expanding political cooperation with the Arab world under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, The two sides agreed to strengthen consultation and coordination on issues of common interest.
He affirmed Portugal’s continued support for Arab causes in international forums, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, and outlined his country’s priorities during its forthcoming Council membership, He also affirmed his commitment to expanding political cooperation with the Arab world under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, The two sides agreed to strengthen consultation and coordination on issues of common interest.
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