President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that

"the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering." 

 

Addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the current situation in the Middle East, President Tinubu expressed deep concern on the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. 

 

The one-day summit was a follow-up to the Riyadh summit last year, and was attended by Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States.

 

Reiterating Nigeria's call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, President Tinubu affirmed the country’s support for a two-state solution, where both Israeli and Palestinians can co-exist in security and dignity. 

 

He noted that this solution remained a viable part to lasting peace in the region. 

 

The Nigerian leader 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.

 

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

 

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 a sustainable peace. 

 

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

 

According to President Tinubu ''the path to reconciliation may be fraught with challenges, but it is through honest conversation that we can foster understanding. 

 

President Tinubu called for the establishment of a secretariat to implement the resolutions of the Summit. 

 

He urged the leaders to mandate a select Heads of Government to canvass support globally and oversee the implementation of the Summit resolutions, providing regular reports to a joint OIC and Arab League leadership until permanent peace is achieved in the Middle East. 

 

In his opening remarks, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, including the targeting of civilians and the continued violation of the Al-Aqsa mosque. 

 

He also condemned Israeli ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from delivering relief aid to Palestinians and the displacement of Lebanese people. 

 

He emphasized the importance of preserving Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

 

The Crown Prince highlighted Saudi Arabia's role in promoting Palestinian statehood based on the 1967 borders, mentioning international recognition and the establishment of a Global Coalition with the  European Union and Norway. 

 

He urged more states to join the Global Coalition.