Saudi FM Mobilizes Int’l Support to Recognize State of Palestine

The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)
The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Mobilizes Int’l Support to Recognize State of Palestine

The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)
The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza meets in Madrid on Wednesday. (SPA)

The Foreign Ministerial Committee of Arabic and Islamic countries for Gaza, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held talks in Madrid on Wednesday with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez international efforts to stop the Israeli war on Gaza and Rafah.

It stressed the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire and allowing the entry of all humanitarian aid throughout Gaza.

Also present at the meeting were Spanish FM Jose Manuel Albares, Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa, Qatar's FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Jordan's FM Ayman Safadi, Türkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan and Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha.

The officials discussed the mechanism to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the need for Israel to cease its unilateral illegal practices in the West Bank to pave the way for just comprehensive peace that safeguards the rights of the Palestinian people and achieves security in the region.

The gatherers praised Spain for recognizing the state of Palestine and its constant commitment to offer all forms of support to activate the recognition of the Palestinian state.

They underlined the urgent need to take the necessary steps to implement the two-state solution to establish a Palestinian state according to the 1967 border with East Jerusalem as its capital and in line with the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.



Saudi Leadership Condoles Iranian President over Victims of Port Explosion

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA
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Saudi Leadership Condoles Iranian President over Victims of Port Explosion

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian over the victims of the explosion that occurred at Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Iranian President, the families of the deceased, and the people of Iran.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a similar cable of condolences to Pezeshkian.