Cairo: The Arab League renewed on Tuesday its commitment to combat terrorism in all of its forms as well as expressed desire to stand in solidarity with the victims of terror.
According to Kuwait News Agency, in a statement on the Arab day for awareness on the victims of terrorism celebrated annually on April 22, Arab League Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Ambassador Mohammad Weld Kik stressed the importance of remembering those affected by such heinous acts.
The occasion is a chance to reflect and build more just and safe societies away from extremism and terror, he affirmed.
On October 8-10, 2024, Spain was host to the UN conference on victims of terrorism and survivors, said the official, adding that the event co-hosted with Iraq focused on international efforts to counter terrorism and seek measures for peace in the world.
He revealed that this year's Arab day would intensify measures within this regard, affirming that a joint high-level Arab meeting regulating the legal and strategic frames for the protection of terrorism victims would be held on May 26-28.
The Arab day for awareness on the victims of terrorism commemorates the Arab counterterrorism agreement signed by Arab Interior and Justice Ministers in 1998.