Senegalese president Faye heads to Riyadh for emergency OIC summit

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal departed Dakar on Sunday, November 10, 2024, en route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend an extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) focused on the pressing crises in Palestine and Lebanon, as confirmed by a statement from the Senegalese presidency.

The summit aims to bring together leaders from OIC member states for in-depth consultations on the latest developments in both regions.

With tensions escalating, the gathering seeks to foster dialogue and coordinate responses to support stability and peace in Palestine and Lebanon.

President Faye’s participation in the summit holds particular significance given Senegal’s longstanding leadership role as the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, a position it has held since 1975.

The nation has consistently advocated for the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people on the international stage.

The OIC summit in Riyadh is expected to serve as a critical platform for member states to reaffirm their commitment to addressing these complex regional issues through cooperative and diplomatic efforts.