Assembly/AU/Res.1(XXIX) Page 1 RESOLUTION ON THE GULF CRISIS The Assembly, 1. EXPRESSES its concern over the crisis between the Gulf countries and calls on all parties to promote dialogue and seek mutually acceptable solutions; 2. ALSO EXPRESSES its support for the efforts of the State of Kuwait reflected by the mediation of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait, aimed at resolving the crisis; 3. CALLS ON the parties to refrain from any actions and/or words which might revive tension or create obstacles to these efforts and initiatives for peace and reconciliation; 4. EXPRESSES its ardent hope to see the neighbouring Gulf region remain an area of peace, stability, prosperity and development, for the greater benefit of its peoples and for peace in that part of the world; 5. REITERATES its strong condemnation of terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms, in Africa, the Middle East and in the world, and reaffirms its commitment to extend its full cooperation to all the countries concerned with a view to their elimination; 6. ALSO REITERATES its appeal to all countries and international organizations to step up their efforts aimed at cutting off sources of funding for terrorism and work together to combat violent extremism and radicalization.