OIC calls on Arabs to back coalition to implement two state solution in Palestine

Canvases mobilization of funds for UNRWA

 

Admin I Wednesday, March 05, 2025

 

CAIRO, Egypt – The Secretary General of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation, Mr.Hissein Brahim Taha has called on the Arabs to mobilize finance and support for the United Nations Agency for Refugee, UNRWA for support of Palestinians.

Taha, who spoke during the Arab summit in Cairo, Egypt  stressed the need to expand recognition of the State of Palestine, support its full accession to the United Nations, and back up the efforts of the international coalition to implement the two-state solution.

He stressed the importance of holding this summit at this critical stage that the Palestinian cause is going through and the dangerous developments it is witnessing, which, he said reflects the spirit of Arab and Islamic solidarity with the Palestinian cause and the concerted efforts to confront the policies of the Israeli occupation and its aggressive crimes in the Gaza Strip.

His Excellency condemned all statements and plans that aim to displace Palestinians from their land, which constitutes a clear violation of international law and international norms.

The Secretary-General pointed to the importance of enhancing efforts to take concrete measures to provide support to the Palestinian people, achieve a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, provide humanitarian assistance to all areas of Gaza, and begin the reconstruction process.

He also condemned the targeting of UNRWA, calling for mobilizing financial and political support for this UN agency.