state solution based on the UN Security Council relevant resolutions and the land for peace principle. They reiterated their commitment to the aspirations of the peoples of the region in addition to those of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state as well as that regarding the security of Israel and confirmed their joint position not to recognize any alteration in the pre-67 borders. They stated that the settlements as well as the racial separation wall are illegal and form a great barrier before reaching peace, expressing concern over the current Israeli escalation in Gaza and the surroundings and welcoming Egypt's efforts to reach a ceasefire there. The ministers agreed on the importance of supporting the efforts exerted to establish the Palestinian state politically and financially. On the UAE islands, they expressed concern towards the impasse of the Iranian-UAE negotiations on the issue, confirming their support for the need to find a peaceful solution according to the international law either through direct negotiations or international arbitration. Regarding Yemen, they underscored the importance of the unity, sovereignty, national dialogue of Yemen as well as the international economic support for Yemen, noting the need for the comprehensive implementation of the GCC initiative, including the prevention of extremism and combat of terrorism. The ministers lauded the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Britain and Yemen in making the two conferences for Yemen friends held in Riyadh and New York successively a success. --More
