Tinubu returns to Abuja after the Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia
By Trek Africa Newspaper
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 Airport, Abuja, at about 8pm on Tuesday and was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, ministers and security heads among others.
The summit, hosted by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, focused on current issues in the Middle East.
While participating in the summit, Tinubu addressed the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution.
The President also advocated reviving the two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the region, and expressed deep concern over humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Tinubu explained Nigeria’s principled and consistent position on the two-state solution, noting that it is a beacon of hope and represents 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 gone on for far too long.”
The President called on the parties to the conflict in the Middle East to respect the principles of proportionality and the fundamental rights of citizens, in accordance with global legal and diplomatic frameworks.
Tinubu described the impact of the conflict on history as “so deep-rooted that the waves of division spread widely 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 towards lasting peace.
He assured the OIC that, given its own experiences, Nigeria would continue to support international efforts to promote 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 Advisor; Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Guidance; and National Intelligence Agency Director General Mohammed Mohammed.
