Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji, represented the Kingdom at the Foreign Ministers’ preparatory meeting ahead of the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, Gambia, on May 4-5.
Deputizing for Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, El-Khereiji delivered a speech highlighting Saudi Arabia’s achievements during its presidency of the 14th Islamic Summit.
During his address, El-Khereiji outlined the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen joint Islamic actions and emphasized Saudi Arabia’s significant role in advocating for the causes of the Islamic world, particularly in unifying its ranks and presenting their concerns on global platforms, including the United Nations.
A key focus of his speech was Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause, reaffirming the Kingdom’s stance on Palestine’s right to statehood as recognized by international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
El-Khereiji also emphasized the importance of maintaining unity and solidarity among OIC nations, calling for adherence to the principles of non-interference in internal affairs and stressing the necessity of collaborative efforts to ensure security and stability throughout the Islamic world.
