Baku:Deputy Head of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib has expressed his support for the Al-Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb's urgent call for Arab and Islamic nations to end wars and establish a mediation committee to resolve regional conflicts.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Al-Khatib emphasized the importance of prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy over military solutions. He described this initiative as a religious, moral, and humanitarian responsibility in the face of conflicts that threaten regional security and stability.

He highlighted the potential of genuine mediation, supported by an independent and credible committee, to de-escalate tensions, reopen communication channels, and achieve peaceful settlements that respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, while upholding peoples' rights to self-determination.

Al-Khatib called on religious authorities, Arab and Islamic institutions, political leaders, and governments to back the initiative and work towards addressing the root causes of regional conflicts. He praised Al-Azhar's position, noting its alignment with the council's long-standing advocacy for Arab and Islamic unity.

The council also indicated its willingness to fully support the proposed committee. Al-Khatib suggested expanding the committee's scope to address Israeli military activities against Lebanon and to advocate for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from occupied Lebanese lands, facilitating the return of displaced residents and the commencement of reconstruction efforts.