In a significant diplomatic encounter, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, held discussions today concerning the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip and regional developments. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Islamic Cooperation Organization’s summit held in Banjul, Gambia, according to reports from Al Arabiya.
During his speech at the summit, Prince Faisal emphasized the urgent need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the importance of establishing safe humanitarian and relief corridors to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. In a related development, Abdollahian also met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Gambia, where both ministers expressed their countries’ firm rejection of any Israeli military operations in Palestinian Rafah.
Renewing its calls for peace, Saudi Arabia reiterated today the necessity for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, which has been enduring conflict for approximately seven months. Prince Faisal stressed the critical need for safe humanitarian passages to end the hardships faced by Palestinians in the enclave.
These discussions form part of the larger agenda of the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which is convening under the theme “Promoting Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development.” The summit, launched earlier on Saturday in Banjul, is expected to see attendance from leaders of the 57 member states over two days, as stated by the organization.
This diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, especially in the context of the Gaza issue, marks a notable moment in regional politics, reflecting a shared concern over stability and human welfare in the Middle East.
