Tinubu returns to Abuja after Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia

Tinubu returns to Abuja after Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia

 President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending
the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

The President arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi
Azikwe International Aiport, Abuja, around 8 pm on Tuesday and was received by
his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, ministers, and security heads, among
others.

 

The summit, which was hosted by King Salman and Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman, on Monday, focused on current issues in the Middle East.

 

During his attendance at the summit, Tinubu addressed the
ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, highlighting Nigeria’s call for an
immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution.

 

The president also advocated for reviving the two-state
solution to achieve lasting peace in the region and expressed deep concern over
the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

 

Explaining Nigeria’s principled and consistent stance on the
two-state solution, Tinubu noted that it stands as a beacon of hope,
representing the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians to self-determination
and peace.

 

Tinubu also warned that “empty condemnations” are not enough
to end the conflict in Palestine, which, he said, “has persisted for far too
long.”

 

The President called on parties in the conflict in the
Middle East to respect the principles of proportionality and the basic rights
of civilians, consistent with global legal and diplomatic frameworks.

 

Tinubu described the conflict’s impact on history as “so
visceral that the ripples of division spread far and quickly.

 

The Nigerian leader commended King Salman of Saudi Arabia
and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for convening the summit, describing it as
a vital opportunity to renew diplomatic efforts and work toward sustainable
peace.

 

He assured the OIC that Nigeria, given its own experiences,
would continue to support international efforts that advance peace and
stability in the Middle East.

 

The President was accompanied by key officials, including
Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Nuhu Ribadu, National
Security Adviser; Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National
Orientation; and theDirector General of the National Intelligence Agency,
Mohammed Mohammed.

Source: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia

 - NigerianEye
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