Maseru, Mar.02 — The government of Lesotho has called on all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to exercise maximum restraint and to re-engage in dialogue towards achieving peaceful resolution.
In the statement issued Monday, the government also called for de-escalation, ceasefire and protection of civilians in full conformity with international law.
Moreover, it has raised concern on the broader regional spill over effects with significant security, humanitarian and economic implications for the region and the world which pose major threat to international peace and security as well as core principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter.
On the other hand, the government has highlighted its support to regional and multilateral peace initiatives to prevent further deterioration of the security situation in the Middle East and strongly urged for a unified and principled response to the conflict.
The government further expressed concern over all unprovoked attacks to the international integrity and sovereignity of other states.
Furthermore it called on all parties to recommit to diplomacy, cooperation and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter.
Additionally, the government affirmed Lesotho’s unwavering conviction that sustainable international peace and security can only be achieved through dialogue and respect for international law.
Meanwhile Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei has been killed in United States (US)-Israel strikes. Iran has launched retaliatory rocket attacks with one killing nine people in Israel and there has also been casualties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Dubai.
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