Saudi FM, EU's Borrell Discuss Situation in Gaza

 Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks during a press conference during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to discuss Gaza crisis, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 11, 2023. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks during a press conference during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to discuss Gaza crisis, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 11, 2023. (Reuters)
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Saudi FM, EU's Borrell Discuss Situation in Gaza

 Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks during a press conference during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to discuss Gaza crisis, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 11, 2023. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks during a press conference during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to discuss Gaza crisis, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 11, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a telephone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

They discussed developments in the situation in Palestine. The Foreign Minister expressed his deep concern about the continuing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, stressing the importance for the international community to stop the Israeli occupation attacks and the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, which is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and international laws.

He also stressed the need to establish effective mechanisms to stop military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories and the need to protect civilians.

Also on Sunday, Prince Faisal received in Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ivory Coast Kacou Houaja Léon Adom.

They reviewed relations between the Kingdom and Ivory Coast and ways to enhance them in various fields. They also discussed developments on the regional and international arenas.

They signed a memorandum of understanding regarding political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom and Ivory Coast in order to intensify coordination and cooperation in order to achieve the aspirations of the two countries and peoples.

Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati attended the meeting.



OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon
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OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the ongoing and escalating Israeli military aggression on Lebanon, which has resulted in hundreds of martyrs and injured individuals and displaced nearly one million people.
The OIC held the Israeli occupation responsible for this dangerous escalation, which threatens the security and stability of the entire region, SPA reported.

It also called for increased solidarity with Lebanon and urged for the provision of urgent relief aid to enable the Lebanese government to respond to the displacement crisis caused by the brutal Israeli aggression.
The OIC also strongly condemned the continuing war crimes being committed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, including the latest massacres in the Nuseirat refugee camp and the city of Khan Yunis, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of innocent civilians.

The organization considered these actions part of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people, which necessitates accountability and prosecution under international criminal law.
The OIC renewed its call on the United Nations Security Council to assume its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security, enforce its resolutions, impose an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, and put an end to Israel's continued violations of international law.