Mohamad in Jeddah to attend OIC CFM extraordinary meeting

 

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. BERNAMA FILE PIC

JJEDDAH: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived here to attend the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) today.

Mohamad arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport at 5.45pm yesterday and was welcomed by Malaysian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Datuk Syed Bakri Syed Abdul Rahman.

Mohamad is leading the Malaysian delegation to the one-day meeting, which will discuss the latest developments concerning Palestine, including the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements.

Syed Bakri had earlier said that Malaysia's participation in the meeting is important in conveying the country's firm position on Israel's actions and aggression against Palestinian territories.

He said Mohamad would deliver National Statement, reaffirming the country's unwavering support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people and their right to establish an independent and sovereign state based on the pre-1967 borders.

The minister is also expected to meet his counterparts from several countries to discuss efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including exploring new opportunities in business, trade and investment. - NST