RAMALLAH, May 27 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian diplomat said on Monday that Palestine will participate in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit scheduled in June.
Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Ziad Abu Amr will head a Palestinian delegation to the conference, Mazen Shamiyah, Palestinian deputy Foreign Minister for Asia, Africa and Australia, told Xinhua.
Palestine was one of the first members that joined the CICA whose main objective is to disarm the nuclear weapons and pursue the principle of peace, security and stability in the world, Shamiyah said.
"Palestine believes all countries around the world need to combat the crime in all forms," the Palestinian official noted.
Palestine is still defending its idea that everyone must live in security and stability without any aggression against others, he added.
This year's CICA summit will be held in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe with participation of leaders of its members.
The CICA was established in 1992 as a forum for dialogue and consultation on security issues in Asia with the first summit held in 2002.
"The participation of Palestine as a member of the CICA emphasizes the principles of this conference," said Hussam al-Dajani, a political expert based in the Gaza Strip.
"It is a good opportunity for Palestine to highlight the violation of Palestinian land by Israel, also a member of the CICA," the expert noted.
"This is the right opportunity for the Palestinians to express their grievances internationally, while the world is waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to formally announce the 'Deal of the Century,'" he added.
