MANAMA: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for the establishment of a Palestinian state that was recognized internationally during his opening remarks at the Arab League Summit in Manama.
The prince was among the Arab delegates who arrived in Manama on Thursday for the Arab League Summit.
The one-day summit will discuss the situation in Gaza, propose ceasefire and push for a two-state solution in Palestine to achieve regional peace.
During his speech, the prince highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reiterating Saudi Arabia’s support for issues of the Arab world.
He urged the international community to back ceasefire efforts and halt the aggression on Palestinian civilians.
Riyadh hosted an extraordinary summit in November where the Arab leaders condemned Israel’s “barbaric” actions in Gaza.
“The Kingdom calls for conflict resolution through peaceful means,” the prince said.
The King of Bahrain Hamad Al Khalifa, the summit’s host, called for an international conference for peace in the Middle East.
Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid, Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Syria’s President Bashar Al Assad were among the attendees on Thursday.