The 150th session of the Arab League Ministerial Council concluded on Tuesday at the Arab League’s Secretariat-General in Cairo, Egypt, with the participation of the UAE.

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, headed the UAE delegation at the meeting,which discussed an array of issues including the latest developments and challenges in the region, as well as threats to Arab national security, efforts to counter terrorism, and the latest updates on conflicts in some Arab countries with a focus on Syria, Libya and Yemen.

On the Palestinian Cause, the Arab foreign ministers also explored means to support the Palestinian state's budget and addressed Israeli violations against the occupied Jerusalem.

Iran's occupation of the UAE's three islands was also discussed.