PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Extraordinary Islamic Summit tomorrow in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
The primary focus of the summit is to address the ongoing Israeli aggression, cruelty and inhumanity in Palestine.
Leaders and delegates from OIC member states will gather at the summit, hosted by the Saudi crown prince and prime minister, Mohammed bin Salman. Preceding the summit, there will be two preparatory meetings, namely the OIC Ministerial Meeting on November 10 and the OIC Senior Officials’ Meeting on November 9, according to a statement from Wisma Putra.
This extraordinary gathering follows Anwar’s extensive engagements with several OIC leaders.
During the summit, Anwar will deliver an address, underscoring Malaysia’s unwavering stance on the imperative need to conclusively and permanently halt Israel’s genocidal actions against the Palestinians in Gaza. The crisis of humanity unfolding in Gaza necessitates urgent attention, and Anwar will advocate for OIC member states and the international community to address the plight and sufferings of Palestinians.
The summit is anticipated to conclude with the adoption of a final communiqué. Anwar will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, along with senior government officials. – November 10, 2023