New York: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has actively participated in the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue, held at the United Nations Headquarters. The conference, presided over by Saudi Arabia and France, focused on the implementation of the two-state solution.
According to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the OIC delegation was led by Ambassador Samir Bakr, Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs. The delegation included Ambassador Hameed Opeloyeru, OIC Representative to the United Nations, Mr. Adel Salama from the OIC Department of Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs, and Mr. Jean Iqbal from the OIC Mission to the United Nations. The three-day conference commenced on July 28, 2025, and featured opening speeches from key figures, including Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. These leaders highlighted the significance of international responsibility in protecting the two-state solution and achieving peace in the Middle East.
The conference agenda includes eight sessions, where states will deliberate on practical steps to establish a sovereign Palestinian State, end the Israeli occupation, and pursue a fair and lasting peace based on the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions.
