Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, reiterated the Kingdom’s call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, safe humanitarian corridors, and the fulfillment of Palestinians’ legitimate rights, including their right to self-determination and an independent state.

His remarks came during the 15th Islamic Summit Conference in The Gambia, where he also urged for the restructuring, development, and reform of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address regional and international challenges.

Representing Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Prince Faisal led the Saudi delegation at the conference. In his address, he expressed regret over the UN Security Council and the international community’s failure to halt Israeli attacks on Palestinians.

“The Palestinian cause has remained a priority for the OIC since its inception,” Prince Faisal stated. He condemned the “unprecedented Israeli attacks” in Gaza, which he described as escalating through indiscriminate shelling, the destruction of hospitals, schools, shelters, and infrastructure, resulting in the victimization of thousands of innocent civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

On the sidelines of the forum, Prince Faisal held meetings with the Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Ishaq Dar, respectively, to discuss the situation in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for action to address the ongoing crisis.