MADRID — Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez welcomed on Wednesday a ministerial delegation from the joint Arab-Islamic summit, which was held in the Spanish capital to address the situation in the Gaza Strip. The meeting, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, was attended by prominent figures including Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa; Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi; Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan; and the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Hussein Ibrahim Taha. At the outset of the meeting, the members appreciated Spain's recognition of the State of Palestine and reaffirmed their commitment to continue rallying support for international recognition of the Palestinian state. They said it was essential for fulfilling the Palestinian people's rights and for promoting peace and security in the region and around the world against extremism, violence, and ongoing violations of international law. The session reviewed the ministerial committee's efforts supporting the recognition of the Palestinian state and the urgent need to implement a two-state solution, establishing a Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and related international resolutions. The meeting also focused on efforts to halt Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip and Rafah and its surroundings, the importance of an immediate ceasefire, and the need for adequate and sustained humanitarian aid throughout the area. Additionally, the meeting addressed mechanisms to tackle the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, halt all unilateral and illegal Israeli actions in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, to achieve a just and comprehensive peace, preserve the rights of the Palestinian people, and secure peace in the region.
