Arab countries mull unified approach to face Iranian threat

Abu Dhabi - Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shoukry says a committee has been assigned to come up with a proper response.

Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shoukry stated that the Arab countries are on their way to chalk out a unified approach in next two weeks to hit back at the interventions by Iran in their internal affairs. 
Shoukry pointed out that a committee comprising UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt has been formed after the last Arab League meeting and was assigned to come up with a proper response to the Iranian practices in the region.
The committee held a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday on the sidelines of the Arab foreign ministers meeting.
He clarified that the conflict between Egypt and Iran is over a quarter century old, started because of Iran's interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries. "Iran takes advantage of the sectarian strife," he added.
Talking about the Syria, Shoukry underscored that the Egyptian government backed the will of the Syrian people, manifesting "the situation has become so dangerous that the Syrian state might be no more."
He said that Egypt had called the Syrian opposition factions to meet in Cairo in two meetings in order to adopt a political route, create a democratic state, and form a caretaker (provisional) government to make a roadmap of transition and get Syria out of the violence circle.
Shoukry made it clear that Egypt's decision is obvious in adopting the UN resolution on Libya to proceed as per the plan hatched in this regard, which would lead to a national harmony and unity.
Shoukry, however, denied any military intervention in Libya, saying Libya suffers from terrorism, which affects the neighbouring countries.
He said Egypt is ready to provide support in training the Libyan forces.
Shoukry hailed the unofficial Arab foreign ministers meeting in Abu Dhabi, pointing out that the ministers have discussed the risks relevant to terrorism and the intervention of Iran and Turkey in the region, as well as the Palestinian cause.

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