The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held, at its headquarters in Jeddah today, the open-ended Extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee at the level of foreign ministers of the member states, to discuss the organization’s position towards the Palestinian issue and Al-Quds Al-Sharif, after the American administration announced its peace plan on January 28.
At the beginning of the meeting, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, delivered a speech in which he welcomed the participating delegations in their second country, Saudi Arabia, stressing the importance of this meeting.
“In the sensitive stage the Palestinian issue is going through, we should remember that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation was established in the wake of the incident of the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, to be as the collective voice of the Islamic world, and to achieve stability and security of its peoples,” Saudi Foreign Minister said.
He added that the Palestinian issue will remain the first central issue of this organization, “There is no doubt that we in this prestigious organization are required, more than ever, to show solidarity with the Palestinian people in defense of their just cause, and to defend the sanctuary of Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
The Saudi Foreign Minister confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia supports the Palestinian people and their choices in order to achieve their hopes and aspirations. He also stressed the necessity of working hard to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, that ensures the interests of the Palestinian people and restores their legitimate rights.
Meanwhile, OIC Secretary-General Yousef bin Ahmed Al Othaimeen expressed his appreciation to the Saudi government for its continuous support, confirming that this meeting reflects the support and attention the Kingdom’s leadership attach to the Palestinian cause.
“The Palestinian issue and Al-Quds Al-Sharif will remain the central issue of the Islamic nation, in this regard we affirm our steadfast support to the Palestinian people in their struggle to restore their legitimate national rights,” OIC Secretary-General said.
He also stressed the support of OIC for any international efforts that seek to find a political solution to the Palestinian issue.
Contributed by Basant Ahmed
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