(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) The Arab leaders condemned Iran's action aimed at bolstering its occupation of the three islands, its recurring breaches of the memorandum of understanding, signed by the two countries on Abu Musa, on November 20, 1971. Iran has taken provocative actions aimed at altering the island's demographic status, through construction of housing units and settling non-natives on it, in addition to illegitimate construction of installations as well as carrying out military maneuvers and drills.
The final communique clarified that the Iranians have been building hospitals and facilities for economic, cultural, social, sports and religious purposes. Moreover, the island often witnesses visits by Iranian officials. Such acts constitute blatant breaches of the UAE sovereignty on the three islands; they are illegal and do not erase the fact that the UAE enjoys sovereignty on the three islands.
The Arab leaders urged Iran to respect the UAE sovereignty on the islands, halt such violations and provocative acts that constitute intervention in internal affairs of an independent and sovereignty state. Moreover, it urged Tehran to abstain from enforcing a de facto situation and halt building installations, with intention to change the demographic status on the islands.
Furthermore, the summiteers urged the government in Tehran to accept direct negotiations with Abu Dhabi or resort to the International Court of Justice to seek a peaceful settlement to the issue on basis of international laws and rules.
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