Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee Urges U.S. To Reverse Visa Ban On Palestinian Officials
In a statement issued after its meeting in Amman, the committee voiced its“deep regret” at Washington's decision, and stressed that, the move contradicts obligations under the UN Headquarters Agreement, which guarantees the rights of Palestine, a UN permanent observer state, to participate in UN activities, according to a post published by Jordan's Foreign Ministry.
The decision also undermines opportunities for dialogue and diplomacy, according to the post.
The committee warned that,“weakening the Palestinian Authority (PA) will undermine peace efforts in the face of escalation, the spread of violence and continuation of the conflict,” according to the post.
The committee, established on Nov 11, 2023, includes the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Türkiye, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Palestine, along with the heads of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
On Friday, the U.S. State Department said in a statement that, it is“denying and revoking visas” from members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the PA, ahead of the upcoming UNGA.
“The Trump Administration has been clear: it is in our national security interests, to hold the PLO and PA accountable for not complying with their commitments, and for undermining the prospects for peace,” it said, adding that, the PA Mission to the UN will receive waivers per the UN Headquarters Agreement.
In response, the Palestinian presidency expressed“deep regret and astonishment” at the decision, urged Washington to reconsider and reverse its decision, and reaffirmed“Palestine's full commitment to international law, UN resolutions, and obligations towards peace.”
Scheduled for next month in New York, the 80th session of the UNGA is expected to witness growing global support for the recognition of Palestine's official statehood.– NNN-PETRA

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