interference in its internal affairs and preservation of its Arab and Islamic identity. The communiqué also called for expediting the achievement of national reconciliation in Iraq to make the comprehensive political process a success. The leaders also urged the United Nations and other relevant authorities to continue efforts to reveal facts on Kuwait's claim for long-awaited repatriation of its national archive and the fate of remaining captives and the missing from the nationality of Kuwait and other countries. On Lebanon, the Council welcomed the country's entering a new political phase to complete Doha Arrangement which was concluded under the personal and direct auspices of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar to pave the way for next year's parliamentary elections in Lebanon. The Council welcomed the restoration of diplomatic exchange between Lebanon and Syria. On Sudan, the Council expressed regret for the continuing human sufferings in Darfur, lauding the efforts being exerted by Sudan government to tackle the crisis. The leaders also expressed solidarity with Sudan, rejecting the International Criminal Court prosecutor's unbalanced position against the country. They are gearing forward to see successful negotiations between Sudan government and armed rebels, expected to be held in Doha under the sponsorship of Qatar's Emir, the communiqué said. On Somalia, the Council regrets the deteriorating situation in the African corn country, reiterating its call on all Somali factions to halt violence and resort to peace and negotiations. They expressed support for Djibouti's Arrangement reached on June 9, 2008 and urged all Somali parties to remain committed to Jeddah agreement signed under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud aiming at ending the human sufferings and bringing about security, stability and prosperity for the people of Somalia. --More
