Tinubu to depart Abuja for Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current Middle East crisis.
The summit will commence on Monday, November 11, says Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, in a statement.
“It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit in the same Saudi city.
“During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” said the statement.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Information Minister Mohammed Idris, and Mohammed Mohammed, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) director general, will accompany the president.
“After the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu will return to Abuja,” concluded the statement.
(NAN)
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