• Prince Faisal said that the Palestinian people were facing “the most horrific forms of oppression and genocide” at the OIC meeting

Arab News

JEDDAH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday on the sidelines of the 21st extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss Israel’s ongoing aggression against the Palestinians.

The two also reviewed Saudi-Iranian ties and prospects for strengthening them, alongside regional and international developments, with a focus on the situation in Gaza and efforts to address it, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal also met with the Syrian foreign minister Asaad Al-Shaibani to discuss similar topics, SPA added.

Earlier during the extraordinary session, Prince Faisal said that the Palestinian people were facing “the most horrific forms of oppression and genocide” due to Israel’s ongoing assault, calling it an unprecedented violation of international law.

Speaking during the meeting held at the organization’s headquarters in Jeddah, Prince Faisal stressed that “international silence regarding these crimes exacerbates the tragedy and undermines prospects for peace and security in the region and the world.”

The Saudi foreign minister also held talks with counterparts from Egypt, Algeria, Pakistan and The Gambia.