11.11.2024

On November 11, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed an extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit.

The event, chaired by Saudi Arabia, was attended by heads of state and governments of the leading countries of the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the African continent.

In accordance with the agenda, the issues of uniting the efforts of the international community aimed at de-escalation of the situation in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, as well as early political settlement of the current situation were discussed.

The Head of our state expressed special gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Shrines, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman Al Saud for organizing the summit dedicated to the Palestinian problem, the most acute and complex issue on the global agenda.

It was noted with regret that since the meeting in Riyadh in 2023, this war has expanded its scope to include Lebanese territory.

The Head of our state fully supported practical initiatives aimed at resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict peacefully and diplomatically.

The hope was expressed that effective mechanisms and concrete solutions will be developed and implemented at the global and regional levels during this summit.

It was emphasized that the immediate cessation of hostilities, the provision of safe humanitarian corridors and the commencement of peace negotiations should be the focus of constant attention of the United Nations and the Security Council.

It was noted that the Palestinian people, with their ancient and rich history, had the full right to establish an independent and free State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the 1967 borders.

In that context, support was expressed for the activities of the Global Alliance for a Two-State Solution, established at the initiative of Saudi Arabia.

In addition, in order to prevent a humanitarian crisis in the territories of Palestine and Lebanon, it was proposed to expand the scope of assistance from leading States and international organizations, including by supporting the activities of the Special Agency and other United Nations institutions.

The Head of our state expressed readiness to provide war-affected Palestinian children and women with free treatment in Uzbekistan's clinics.

The intention was also expressed to discuss the issues of providing practical assistance to the people of Palestine at the summit “Arab States of the Persian Gulf - Central Asia” next year in Samarkand.

The Head of our state paid particular attention to the issues of ensuring the inviolability and careful preservation of the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque and other unique historical and cultural monuments of Jerusalem.

In conclusion, he expressed hope that the current meeting will become a major practical step in the settlement of the situation in the Middle East.

At the end of the summit, a joint resolution was adopted, which enshrines the parties' commitment to finding a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict as soon as possible.