Saudi, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on Gaza Crisis at OIC Meeting in Jeddah

JEDDAH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Mohammed Hussein, on Monday on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, held in Jeddah.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the discussions focused on the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and regional developments of mutual concern. Both ministers also reviewed Saudi-Iraqi bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation.

Earlier in the OIC meeting, Prince Faisal reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position that Israel’s continued violations in Gaza were undermining international efforts to achieve a two-state solution, stressing the urgent need for collective action to protect civilians and ensure lasting peace.

The extraordinary OIC session was convened to address the worsening situation in Gaza, with member states seeking coordinated measures to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and reaffirm support for the Palestinian cause.