The Executive Office of the State of Al-Ahwaz Opens in Kyiv: A New Platform to Address the West
In a significant diplomatic move, the Executive Office of the State of Al-Ahwaz was inaugurated in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The event was attended by Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko, several members of the Ukrainian Parliament, and prominent political figures. This inauguration is part of a broader effort by the Executive Office of Al-Ahwaz to bolster its international presence and gain global support for the cause of the Ahwazi people against the Iranian occupation, which has controlled the region since 1925.
The ceremony saw the participation of key Ukrainian political figures, reflecting growing international attention toward the Ahwazi cause. The Executive Office of Al-Ahwaz expressed its deep gratitude to the Ukrainian government and people for their ongoing support. It emphasized that the opening of this office in Kyiv marks a crucial step towards achieving the strategic goals of Al-Ahwaz, particularly on the international stage.
Dr. Arif Al-Kaabi’s Speech at the Inauguration
During the inauguration, Dr. Arif Al-Kaabi, the head of the Executive Committee of the State of Al-Ahwaz, delivered a speech in which he expressed his gratitude to the resilient Ukrainian people and their leadership. He highlighted that the Ahwazi people, who inhabit the eastern bank of the Arabian Gulf and number over 15 million, have been suffering under Iranian occupation for nearly a century. Al-Kaabi pointed out that the Al-Ahwaz region holds 85% of the oil and gas resources that Iran depends on, resources that instead of benefiting the Ahwazi people, are being used to finance military operations and support Iran’s allies, including drones and missiles used in the ongoing Ukrainian conflict.
Al-Kaabi added that the journey undertaken by the Ahwazi delegation to Kyiv is not merely a geographical one but also a symbolic expression of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who are similarly enduring an ongoing Russian occupation. He urged the Ukrainian Parliament to take a historic step by recognizing Al-Ahwaz as an occupied state, akin to Ukraine’s previous recognition of the Republic of Dagestan. He emphasized the parallels between the struggles of the Ahwazi and Ukrainian people against repressive regimes like those in Iran and Russia.
Call for Recognition of the State of Al-Ahwaz
Al-Kaabi’s call for Ukraine to recognize the State of Al-Ahwaz was framed within the context of shared suffering between the Ahwazi and Ukrainian peoples. He stressed that while the Iranian regime continues to exploit the natural resources of Al-Ahwaz, the Ahwazi people endure persistent marginalization and oppression. Al-Kaabi urged the international community to take concrete steps to support the Ahwazi cause, contribute to ending the Iranian occupation, and ensure the Ahwazi people’s right to self-determination.
This call for Ukraine’s recognition of the State of Al-Ahwaz is considered a strategic move, especially given Ukraine’s pivotal role in standing against the Russian-Iranian alliance, which seeks to expand its influence and control in the region.
Seminar in the Ukrainian Parliament
In the broader context of this diplomatic initiative, Dr. Arif Al-Kaabi also participated in a key seminar held in the Ukrainian Parliament, attended by 13 parliamentary deputies, as well as a group of political, military, and media figures. During the seminar, Al-Kaabi delivered a speech in which he once again urged Ukraine to recognize the State of Al-Ahwaz. He emphasized that such recognition would provide significant moral and political support to the Ahwazi people in their struggle against Iranian occupation.
Al-Kaabi also highlighted that this recognition would bolster the Ahwazi cause on the global stage, particularly in light of the regional tensions arising from Iran’s expansionist policies. He drew connections between the struggles of the Ahwazi and Ukrainian people, both of whom are victims of occupation and injustice.
The Importance of the Kyiv Office
The opening of the Executive Office of the State of Al-Ahwaz in Kyiv represents a pivotal step in strengthening ties between the Ahwazi and Ukrainian peoples. This new office is expected to play a key role in expanding international support for the Ahwazi cause. It will serve as a diplomatic platform through which Al-Ahwaz can communicate with the global community and garner the backing needed to achieve its national goals.
Al-Kaabi expressed hope that a proposal to recognize the State of Al-Ahwaz would be presented to the Ukrainian Parliament in its upcoming sessions, following the necessary consultations in the coming weeks. He emphasized that international recognition of Al-Ahwaz would be a significant milestone in the Ahwazi people’s struggle to reclaim their stolen rights and independence from Iranian occupation.
In concluding the seminar, Dr. Arif Al-Kaabi expressed his appreciation for the continued support of the Ukrainian leadership and people. He underscored the importance of solidarity among nations fighting for freedom and justice. Al-Kaabi also voiced optimism that this cooperation would help pave the way for a brighter future for the Ahwazi people, noting that such diplomatic efforts increase the likelihood of Al-Ahwaz achieving independence and regaining its historical rights.
