We, the leaders of Arab states, meeting in the 19th session of the Council of the League of Arab states at the summit level in Riyadh on 28-29 March 2007… Declare our resolve to:
Act diligently to protect the Arab identity, boost its component and bases, and strengthen belonging to it in the hearts and minds of children, adolescents and young men and women, since Arabism is not a racist or ethnic concept, rather it is a unified cultural identity, with the Arabic language as its means of expression and of preserving its heritage, and it is a common cultural framework based on spiritual, moral and humanistic values, enriched by diversity and plurality, by openness to other human cultures, and by corresponding, accelerating scientific and technological advances, without dissolution, crumble or losing of character.
We therefore decide:
- to give utmost priority to the development of education and its curricula in the Arab world, so as to deepen the common Arab identity, respond to the needs of modernization and comprehensive development, deepen the values of dialogue and creativity, and strengthen human rights principles and women effective positive participation.
- To develop the joint Arab action in the educational, cultural and scientific fields, through activation of existent institutions and offering them the required significance and the needed human and financial resources particularly concerning the advancement of scientific research, the joint production of books, programs, and materials for children and teenagers, the launching of a broad translation movement from and to the Arabic language; and the promotion of Arabic language presence in all fields including communications, mass media, internet, and science and technology.
- To spread the culture of moderation, tolerance, dialogue, and openness, to reject all forms of terrorism and extremism, as well as all exclusionary racist trends, hatred campaigns and endeavors to question our humanistic values or defame our religious beliefs and holy places; and to warn against employing sectarian plurality for political purposes that aim at dividing our nation and its countries and peoples, and at igniting destructive seditions and civil strife.
Consolidate: effective Arab solidarity which contains crises and settles disputes between member states peacefully, within the framework of activating the Arab security and Peace Council approved by previous Arab summits, development of dialogue with regional neighboring countries in accordance with unifies and specified Arab positions; revival of collective Arab security protection institutions and confirming its terms of reference stipulated in Arab covenants; and attempting to meet Arab defense and security needs.
Affirm: the option of just and comprehensive peace as a strategic option for the Arab nation; in accordance with the Arab Peace initiative that draws the right path for reaching a peaceful settlement for the Arab-Israeli conflict based on the principles and resolutions of international legitimacy, and the land for peace formula.
Stress: the importance of freeing the region all weapons of mass destruction, without double standards, and eclecticism, warning against starting a dangerous and destructive race of nuclear armament in the region; and emphasizing the right of all countries to posses peaceful nuclear energy according to international terms of reference, and their emanating inspection control regime.
The dangerous conditions witnessed by our region, where Arab land is violated; Arab resources are wasted; and Arab identity and culture is threatened, necessitate that we honestly and deeply reexamine our state of affairs. We are all; leaders, officials and citizens; parents and children; partners in drawing our own destiny and preserving our identity, culture, values and interests. Dangerous challenges can only increase the resolve and faith of great nations. The Arab nation is capable, with God help, to achieve the security, dignity, and prosperity it deserves when it unifies its ranks and strengthens its joint action.
