Saudi Arabia is taking a strong stand for peace in the Middle East, calling for a special Arab-Islamic summit on November 11, 2024, in Riyadh. This urgent meeting aims to bring together leaders from Arab and Islamic countries to address the recent increase in violence and the suffering of Palestinians and Lebanese due to Israeli aggression. The summit will focus on ending attacks, protecting civilians, and supporting the Palestinian and Lebanese people, while urging the global community to take decisive action for peace.
With a longstanding commitment to supporting Arab and Islamic causes, especially Palestine, Saudi Arabia’s leadership under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has prioritized this summit. This event follows the Arab-Islamic summit held last year on the same date and underscores the importance of a united stance to address the growing issues in Gaza and the Palestinian territories.
Goals of the Summit
The summit seeks to unify Arab and Muslim nations to push for a ceasefire, safe passage for humanitarian aid, and the revival of peace talks based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state. A special committee, including ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and others, along with leaders from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has been tasked with mobilizing international support to end the war on Gaza and achieve lasting peace.
Diplomatic Efforts for Peace
The committee has engaged in various diplomatic efforts worldwide. They have met with European leaders, including Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, to urge immediate action to halt violence, restore essential services, and support Palestinians’ right to self-determination. The committee also appreciates Spain’s recent recognition of Palestine and is encouraging other nations to follow suit.
Strengthening Arab and Muslim Unity
The summit emphasizes the need for unity among Arab and Muslim nations to confront these challenges. Leaders hope to work closely with the international community, especially the United Nations and the Security Council, to stop aggression and secure peace in the region.
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Riyadh, November 10, 2024, SPA – Today, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Abdullah Bou Habib on the sidelines of the preparatory ministerial meeting for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.
During the meeting, they discussed recent developments in Lebanon and reviewed key topics on the summit’s agenda.
Riyadh, November 10, 2024, SPA – Today, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, on the sidelines of the preparatory discussions for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.
The two ministers reviewed various topics on the summit’s agenda and discussed important regional and global issues of mutual interest. The meeting was also attended by Dr. Saud bin Mohammed Al-Sati, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, Director General of the Foreign Minister’s Office.
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