President Mohamud Calls for Establishment of Palestinian State at Riyadh Summit

GOOBJOOG NEWS | RIYADH: Federal government of Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called for the establishment of a Palestinian state in the Middle East as a means of ensuring lasting peace in the region.

President Mohamud made the call while delivering his key note address at the Extraordinary Summit of the Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The president noted that the people of Lebanon and Palestine continue to face severe humanitarian crises and condemned the indiscriminate violence and destruction of infrastructure.

He emphasized that the conflict in Gaza transcends politics and ideology, rooted deeply in human rights, dignity, and justice.

“The only viable solution for peace in the Middle East is the establishment of a Palestinian state with its 1967 borders and Jerusalem as its capital,” President Mohamud stated.  

He called upon the international community and leaders at the summit to take immediate action, proposing an urgent ceasefire and a return to the negotiating table

Further, President Mohamud urged the international community to provide emergency aid to those affected by the conflict and to support efforts towards a two-state solution, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and collective action to prevent further escalation and to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region.

The summit, attended by leaders from across the Arab world and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, serves as a platform for discussing regional issues and coordinating efforts to address the humanitarian and political challenges facing the Middle East.