Jeddah to Host OIC Meeting to Support Palestinians, Ease War Impact

A meeting for Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Nouakchott, Mauritania. (OIC)
A meeting for Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Nouakchott, Mauritania. (OIC)
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Jeddah to Host OIC Meeting to Support Palestinians, Ease War Impact

A meeting for Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Nouakchott, Mauritania. (OIC)
A meeting for Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Nouakchott, Mauritania. (OIC)

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah is set to host the extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee on Wednesday.

The meeting will discuss the military escalation in Gaza and its surroundings, as well as the deteriorating conditions in the region, which pose threats to civilians, regional security, and stability.

Invitations have been extended to all 57 member countries of OIC, a reliable source informed Asharq Al-Awsat.

The majority of member countries have confirmed the attendance of their foreign ministers.

The meeting is significant, particularly after Saudi Arabia, currently presiding over the Executive Committee of the OIC, decided to make the meeting open to all member states.

This inclusivity extends beyond the members of the Executive Committee, which consists of six countries.

The decision broadens the scope of the Islamic meeting concerning the developments in Gaza, with a keen interest in the expected outcomes that could address the Israeli military escalation against Palestinians.

The meeting is primarily focused on bringing together member states, and invitations have not been extended to international organizations, according to the source.

Experts anticipate that the meeting will result in a communique in support of the Palestinian cause and the right to self-determination, while safeguarding the civilian population from airstrikes.

Additionally, it is expected to address the support mechanism and the reconstruction of Gaza.

Experts also emphasize that the Jeddah meeting will carry significant weight both regionally and internationally, given that Saudi Arabia has extended the invitation and will host the event.

The meeting is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to halt the escalation in Gaza and prevent its spillover into the region.

These efforts involve engaging with all international and regional parties while continuing to stand by the Palestinian people, supporting their legitimate rights, aspirations, and the pursuit of a just and lasting peace.



Saudi Crown Prince Meets Presidents, Leaders on Sidelines of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Presidents, Leaders on Sidelines of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a series of meetings on Monday with several presidents and leaders on the sidelines of the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh.

He held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

The summit brought together the presidents and representatives of over 50 countries to discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza and Lebanon.

Riyadh also hosted the first extraordinary summit in November 2023.