President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, set to begin on Monday, November 11. Convened at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the summit aims to address the urgent situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the escalating Israel-Palestinian conflict.
During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to voice Nigeria’s firm call for an immediate ceasefire, stressing the necessity of diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace. He will advocate for a return to the two-state solution, reflecting Nigeria’s enduring commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and its concerns over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Accompanying President Tinubu are top Nigerian officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris, and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
Upon concluding his diplomatic mission, President Tinubu will return to Abuja, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in promoting stability and peace in the Middle East.
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