BAGHDAD: His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), during the 34th session of the Council of the League of Arab States and the 5th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit held in the Republic of Iraq.

The meeting focused on the urgent developments in the Palestinian territories amid the ongoing escalation, with both sides emphasizing the critical need to stop the aggression on the Gaza Strip and ensure the free and immediate flow of humanitarian aid to affected civilians.

The ministers underscored the necessity of pursuing a comprehensive political settlement that would culminate in the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in line with internationally recognized resolutions. The dialogue also highlighted the significance of fostering Palestinian national unity and strengthening Arab coordination to uphold the resilience of the Palestinian people and support their legitimate aspirations.