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Riyadh to Host High-Level Meeting for Two-State Solution Alliance

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks to reporters in New York in September. (dpa)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks to reporters in New York in September. (dpa)
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Riyadh to Host High-Level Meeting for Two-State Solution Alliance

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks to reporters in New York in September. (dpa)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks to reporters in New York in September. (dpa)

Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, will host a meeting of the Global Alliance for Implementing the Two-State Solution on Wednesday and Thursday.

The event will bring together diplomats and representatives from various countries and organizations to discuss a clear timeline for establishing a Palestinian state and achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will open the meeting with a welcoming speech, followed by comments from Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

In September, Saudi Arabia announced the creation of the Alliance on behalf of Arab and Islamic nations, along with European partners. The announcement was made during a ministerial meeting on the Palestinian issue held at the United Nations General Assembly.

The upcoming meeting in Riyadh, the first high-level follow-up gathering, aims to garner practical insights and present them to political leaders. It will outline proposed components under the coalition and initiate practical preparations.

Follow-up meetings are planned in Brussels, Cairo, Amman, Oslo, Ankara, and potentially other locations, focusing on specific elements needed to implement the two-state solution.

The Riyadh meeting aims to produce tangible results for communicating these discussions to political leaders and ensuring their implementation. It will establish a timeline for creating a Palestinian state and outline measures to uphold the two-state solution’s viability, including accountability under international law and the execution of relevant UN resolutions.

Sources indicate that by hosting this meeting, Saudi Arabia is collaborating closely with other coalition partners, including members of the joint Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation contact group focused on Gaza, along with the European Union and Norway.

Additionally, the Riyadh meeting will address the role of UNRWA as the main humanitarian organization in Gaza, crucial for the humanitarian response until the two-state solution is achieved.

At the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prince Faisal stressed that establishing an independent Palestinian state is a fundamental right essential for peace, not just a negotiable outcome.

He expressed gratitude to countries that have recently recognized Palestine and urged all nations to join the 149 countries that support its recognition.

“The two-state solution is the best way to end the cycle of conflict and suffering, allowing the region, including Israel, to enjoy security and coexistence,” he stated.

Prince Faisal concluded his speech by announcing the launch of the Alliance.

He invited nations to join this initiative, assuring that Saudi Arabia will work hard to create a reliable path to fair and lasting peace, and expressed eagerness to hear contributions that will help end the conflict and promote international peace and security.

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Gulf Countries Support Outcomes of Palestine Summit in Cairo

Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)
Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)
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Gulf Countries Support Outcomes of Palestine Summit in Cairo

Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)
Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab “Palestine Summit” held in Egypt, which endorsed a plan for early recovery, reconstruction, and development in Gaza, as well as the deployment of international peacekeeping forces in Gaza and the West Bank under a UN Security Council resolution.

This was stated by GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi at the opening of the 163rd meeting of Gulf foreign ministers and joint ministerial meetings with their counterparts from Egypt, Syria, Morocco, and Jordan, hosted in Makkah.

Al-Budaiwi strongly condemned the ongoing escalation and violations against the Palestinian people, describing them as a direct threat to their identity and rights. He called on the international community to take responsibility and act to stop these practices, which undermine security and stability.

He also welcomed the Cairo Summit’s decision to hold an international conference for Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction in cooperation with Palestine and the United Nations, urging the global community to participate in the initiative to accelerate the rehabilitation and rebuilding of Gaza after the destruction caused by Israeli aggression.

Al-Budaiwi stressed that Gaza’s future must be within the framework of a unified Palestinian state and the implementation of a two-state solution. He also firmly rejected attempts to shift the burden onto Egypt through inhumane and unjust proposals for the forced displacement of Palestinians.

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, who chairs the current session of the ministerial council, reaffirmed the Gulf’s unwavering stance against any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land.

He described the outcomes of the Cairo Summit as “significant,” highlighting that they reflect unity and a shared commitment to addressing regional and international challenges.

He added that the summit reaffirmed Arab principles in supporting security, stability, and economic integration, advancing development paths to fulfill the aspirations of Arab nations for a brighter future.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty, for his part, noted that the Cairo Summit demonstrated Arab consensus and solidarity in upholding long-standing principles on Palestine, which remains the central issue for the Arab world.

“This provides an opportunity to reaffirm our position in supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and rejecting any plans to displace or relocate them from their land,” he stated.

During the Gulf-Syria discussions, Al-Yahya reiterated the GCC’s position that Syria’s security is an integral part of Arab national security. He stressed the importance of preserving Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as a key pillar of regional stability.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani emphasized that Syria’s participation in the meeting marked a significant step toward strengthening its ties with Arab states and an opportunity to express Syria’s hopes for peace and stability in the region.

He highlighted that the conference provided a transparent platform to discuss state-building, maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity, and ensuring the rights of all citizens, regardless of political, religious, or ethnic differences.

Al-Shibani also pointed to recent positive steps taken by some European countries, including the partial suspension of sanctions on Syria, describing them as an important move toward economic recovery and national stability. He expressed hope that such exemptions would be expanded to include other critical sectors, particularly reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and economic support, which are essential in this phase.

“Syria today needs your support on political, humanitarian, and economic fronts,” the Syrian minister said, adding: “The backing of our Gulf brothers is indispensable at this stage. We trust that our cooperation will yield fruitful results that contribute to Syria’s recovery and stability.”