MWL Welcomes Madrid Meeting Statement on Two-State Solution

MWL Welcomes Madrid Meeting Statement on Two-State Solution
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MWL Welcomes Madrid Meeting Statement on Two-State Solution

MWL Welcomes Madrid Meeting Statement on Two-State Solution

The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed the statement issued by the Joint Ministerial Contact Group meeting in Madrid, which emphasized the group's commitment to implementing the two-state solution as the only way to establish peace and security.
The meeting, attended by representatives of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, Türkiye, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, the League of Arab States, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemned all forms of violence and terrorism, and called for the two-state solution, based on international law, and the fulfillment of the rights of the Palestinian people and Israel's security.
MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa commended the group's unwavering efforts to alleviate the hardships faced by Palestinians and secure their legitimate rights and independent state, SPA reported.
He emphasized the importance of empowering the Palestinian government to fulfill its responsibilities in Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and urged the international community to actively support the two-state solution, including wide recognition of the State of Palestine and its full UN membership.
Al-Issa also stressed the need for an immediate, unconditional, and unrestricted large-scale delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians by opening all crossings and supporting the work of UNRWA and other UN agencies.
He called all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, and urged the implementation of the orders of the International Court of Justice, and an immediate halt to the dangerous escalation in the West Bank, to the military attacks on Palestinians, and to all illegal measures that undermine the prospects for peace, such as settlement activities, land confiscation, and the displacement of Palestinians.
Al-Issa expressed appreciation for the efforts exerted in support of the Palestinian cause by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.



Saudi Arabia, China Laud their ‘Robust’ Relations

Trade between the two countries reached $48 billion by June 2024. SPA
Trade between the two countries reached $48 billion by June 2024. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, China Laud their ‘Robust’ Relations

Trade between the two countries reached $48 billion by June 2024. SPA
Trade between the two countries reached $48 billion by June 2024. SPA

Saudi Arabia and China commended the "robust" economic and investment relations between the two nations, a statement issued at the conclusion of the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Saudi-Chinese Joint Committee in Riyadh said Thursday.

The statement said that with the aim of bolstering Saudi-Chinese relations, Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Saudi Arabia to engage in discussions with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Talks focused on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries across all fields. They also touched upon key regional and international issues of mutual interest.

“Both parties commended the robust economic, trade, and investment relations between the two nations, with Saudi Arabia being China's top trading partner in the Middle East and reciprocally, China being the Kingdom's foremost trading partner,” said the statement.

“Trade between the two countries reached $48 billion by June 2024, with Saudi exports to China totaling $24 billion and Chinese exports to the Kingdom also amounting to $24 billion,” it added.

During the meeting, the Saudi and Chinese delegations discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various fields, including politics, security, defense, energy, trade and investment, finance, science, technology, culture, and tourism.

Following the discussions, both the Crown Prince and Li signed the official minutes of the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Saudi-Chinese Joint Committee.