The declaration was endorsed by Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Bahrain, among others, a Foreign Office spokesperson said.
Muslim countries have issued a joint statement against the continuous Israeli aggression and attacks against Iran.
The Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement that the joint statement was issued in view of the rapidly changing regional situation in the Middle East and the unprecedented tension due to Israel’s ongoing military aggression against Iran.
The joint statement was ratified by Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Bahrain.
Brunei Darussalam, Chad, the Comoros, Djibouti, Libya, Mauritania, Somalia and Sudan are also among the countries that ratified it. Turkey, Oman and the United Arab Emirates also ratified the joint statement.
The joint statement said that they completely reject the recent Israeli attacks on Iran since June 13, and strongly condemn the recent Israeli attacks on Iran since June 13.
The joint statement said that they oppose any action that violates international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and call for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, good neighborliness and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Stress the urgent need to immediately stop Israel’s aggression against Iran, which is taking place amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Call for immediate measures to reduce tensions, a complete ceasefire and the restoration of peace, and express deep concern over this dangerous deterioration that could have serious consequences for the peace and stability of the entire region.
Stress the urgent need to establish a Middle East zone free of nuclear and other deadly weapons, which shall apply to all States in the region without discrimination.
It added that in accordance with relevant international resolutions. Also, they call for all Middle Eastern countries to join the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty), and emphasize the importance of refraining from targeting nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Such actions violate international law, international humanitarian law, and the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and call for an immediate return to the path of negotiations to reach a lasting agreement on the Iranian nuclear program.
The joint statement said that this is the only viable path, emphasizing the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in international waterways in accordance with relevant international laws and avoiding harm to maritime security.
They consider diplomacy, negotiations, and adherence to the principles of good neighborliness as the only viable path to resolving regional issues, and make it clear that a lasting solution to this crisis is not possible through military means.
