Bahrain Reaffirms Support for Palestine at OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, took part in the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Jeddah today under the chairmanship of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Foreign ministers of OIC member states attended the meeting states along with OIC Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha.
In his remarks, Dr. Al Zayani said the meeting reflects the deep concern of the Islamic world over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the suffering of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories. He stressed the urgent need to stop the war in Gaza.
He reaffirmed Bahrain’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, describing it as the central issue for the Islamic nation and essential for peace and stability in the region. He added that a sustainable solution requires negotiations between all parties.
Highlighting the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, including shortages of food, water, medicine, and essential services, Al Zayani emphasized the shared duty to support the right of Gazans to life, freedom, and dignity. He called for unified diplomatic action, stronger engagement with the United Nations and the UN Security Council, adherence to international humanitarian law, the immediate release of hostages and detainees, and facilitation of relief efforts.
The minister praised the efforts of the ministerial committee formed by the Arab-Islamic Summit, and commended Saudi Arabia for leading international efforts toward a two-state solution. He also voiced support for Qatari, Egyptian, and American mediation aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire and securing the release of hostages, as well as Egypt’s initiatives for recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
Al Zayani affirmed that Bahrain, through its upcoming non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council (2026–2027), will place the Palestinian issue at the forefront of its priorities, ensuring the fairness of the cause is highlighted internationally. He reiterated Bahrain’s full commitment to supporting the Palestinian people in their pursuit of legitimate rights and an end to the occupation.
The meeting was also attended by Ambassador Saeed Abdulkhaliq, Head of Coordination and Follow-up, and Mr. Mousa Al Nuaimi, Bahrain’s Consul General in Jeddah.
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