Jeddah: Palestinian Permanent Observer to the United Nations Dr. Riyad Mansour expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unlimited support for the Palestinian cause and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, independence, and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders with east Jerusalem as its capital, as well as the right of return for refugees.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this expression of gratitude came during Mansour's speech at the 21st extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in Jeddah. The session was convened to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
Mansour praised the efforts of OIC member states, its secretariat, and the OIC secretary-general in unifying and mobilizing the Islamic ranks. He highlighted concerns that Israel is seeking to impose complete military control over the Gaza Strip, prolong the war, and obstruct the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Mansour noted that the Israeli government has clearly and repeatedly confirmed this policy.