President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the crisis in the Middle East.
The summit, organized at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, will bring together leaders from across the Arab and Islamic worlds to discuss critical regional issues, with a focus on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga stated that Tinubu, who landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport and was welcomed by Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz, will advocate for an immediate ceasefire and emphasize Nigeria’s commitment to a peaceful resolution.
Tinubu is also expected to promote renewed international efforts to revive the two-state solution as a long-term approach to lasting peace.
“The President will highlight Nigeria’s strong call for a ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, and will push for renewed global focus on the two-state solution,” Onanuga explained.
The summit, set to commence on Monday, November 11, is anticipated to provide a significant platform for dialogue on pathways to stability in the region.
