Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Reforms in OIC
Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, safe humanitarian corridors, and the fulfillment of Palestinians' rights to self-determination and an independent state at the 15th Islamic Summit Conference in The Gambia.
He also advocated for restructuring, developing, and reforming the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address regional and international challenges.
Prince Faisal expressed regret over the UN Security Council and international community's inability to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians.
Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia expressed concern over the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, which have resulted in the destruction of hospitals, schools, shelters, and infrastructure, leaving thousands of civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, as victims.
He noted that this issue has been a priority for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) since its inception.
During the forum, Prince Faisal met with the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan to discuss the situation in Gaza.