Tinubu arrives in Saudi for joint Arab-Islamic summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday arrived in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.

This was contained in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.

The statement said Tinubu landed at the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 10 a.m local time and was received by the deputy governor of the Riyadh region, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz.

The summit, taking place at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, will focus on the current situation in the Middle East.

Onanuga had earlier said the meeting would address a number of critical regional issues, with particular emphasis on the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict.

According to Onanuga, the Nigerian President would speak on the crisis, reiterating Nigeria’s stance for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.

He added that Tinubu would also push for renewed international efforts to revive the two-state solution as a viable path to lasting peace.

“During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.

“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” Onanuga stated.

The summit would commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.