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Preparatory Ministerial Meeting Reviews Draft Resolution for Riyadh Summit

Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (from the Prime Minister’s official Facebook page).
Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (from the Prime Minister’s official Facebook page).
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Preparatory Ministerial Meeting Reviews Draft Resolution for Riyadh Summit

Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (from the Prime Minister’s official Facebook page).
Mohammad Shtayyeh, Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (from the Prime Minister’s official Facebook page).

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan will inaugurate, on Sunday, the preparatory ministerial meeting for the extraordinary Arab and Islamic summit to be held in Riyadh on Monday, at the invitation of Saudi Arabia.
The summit is set to discuss the ongoing Israeli hostilities against the Palestinian and Lebanese territories, as well as the developments in the region. The ministers are also expected to discuss the draft resolution for Monday’s extraordinary Arab and Islamic summit, in preparation for presenting it to the leaders and coordinating positions among member states.

Asharq Al-Awsat obtained a draft of the meeting’s agenda, which reported that the opening session will be closed.
Speeches will be delivered by the Saudi minister, Hussein Ibrahim Taha, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Arab League; Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Mohammad Shtayyeh; and Abdullah Bou Habibi, Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Taha emphasized that holding this summit in Riyadh is of great significance and strategic value, reflecting the strong commitment and concern of Saudi Arabia and all member states of the OIC and the Arab League in supporting the Palestinian people.
The summit affirms “the importance of joint Islamic action and its role in achieving unity, solidarity, and the coordination of positions, expressing the collective voice of member states, and strengthening their joint efforts in international forums", said Taha.

He stressed that the goal is to “mobilize the international community to halt the ongoing Israeli aggression, allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, hold the Israeli occupation accountable, and implement the two-state solution".

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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)

The second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement was held in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi.

The Saudi and Iranian sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in all its provisions and their continued effort to consolidate neighborly relations between their countries by respecting the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international law. This includes respecting the sovereignty, independence, and security of states.

Saudi Arabia and Iran welcomed the continued positive role played by China and the importance of its support and follow-up on the implementation of the Beijing Agreement that was signed in March 2023.

China underscored its readiness to continue to support and encourage the steps taken by Saudi Arabia and Iran to develop their relationship in various fields.

The three countries welcomed the continued progress in Saudi-Iranian relations and the opportunities it provides for direct communication between the two countries at all levels and sectors.

They noted the great importance of these contacts, meetings and mutual visits between high officials from the two countries, especially in light of the current regional tensions and escalation that threaten the security of the region and world.

The officials welcomed the progress of consular services between the two countries, which allowed more than 87,000 Iranian pilgrims to perform the Hajj and more than 52,000 Iranians to perform the Umrah with ease and security during the first ten months of 2024.

They welcomed the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian joint Media Committee and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and the Institute of Political and International Studies of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia and Iran additionally expressed readiness to sign a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Along with China, they look forward to expanding cooperation among them in various fields including economic and political.

The three countries called for an immediate end to the Israeli assault against Palestine and Lebanon, condemning its attacks and violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

They further called for the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid and relief to Palestine and Lebanon, warning that the continuing cycle of violence and escalation is a serious threat to the security of the region and world.

The three countries reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen in line with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations.