New York: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is actively participating in a high-level international conference at the United Nations focusing on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue. The conference is co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France.
According to Union of OIC News Agencies, the OIC delegation is led by Ambassador Samir Bakr, the Assistant Secretary General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs, representing the Secretary General. The delegation includes Ambassador Hamid Obeleiro, the OIC’s Representative to the United Nations, Mr. Adel Salama from the Palestine and Al-Quds Department, and Mr. Jean Iqbal from the OIC’s Mission to the United Nations. The conference, which commenced on Monday, is being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The three-day event began with speeches from key figures, including Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. They highlighted the significance of the conference in urging the international community to uphold the two-state solution, conclude the Israeli occupation, and secure a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
Throughout the conference’s eight sessions, participating countries will deliberate on practical measures to establish a sovereign Palestinian state, end Israeli occupation, and achieve lasting peace, guided by the Arab Peace Initiative and pertinent UN resolutions.