Arab Parliament: Xi's principles for conflict resolution in Africa support peace and stability

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, praised the four principles proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping for constructive participation in resolving conflicts in Africa, considering them a foundation for enhancing cooperation between Global South countries and supporting peace and stability. The principles include affirming Africa's right to lead its own affairs, integrity and justice, promoting cessation of hostilities, and addressing root causes of crises.

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, affirmed that the four principles proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping for constructive participation in resolving hot issues in Africa represent a foundation for enhancing cooperation between Global South countries, and supporting security and stability at the regional and international levels. Al-Yamahi praised, in a statement issued on Monday, these principles which he said provide a framework for supporting political and peaceful solutions to conflicts. The principles are: affirming Africa's right to take charge of its own affairs, integrity and justice through commitment to the goals of the United Nations Charter, promoting cessation of hostilities, and addressing the repercussions of crises and their root causes in parallel. The Chinese president had proposed the principles during his meeting with the Prime Minister of Togo on October 13, 2026. Al-Yamahi stressed that empowering African peoples represents a fundamental pillar for the success of settlement efforts.