Maldives’ Foreign Minister Heads to Riyadh for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, Prioritizes Palestinian Crisis

The Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has departed for Riyadh to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit. The summit will bring together leaders from across the Islamic world to address pressing issues, with a particular focus on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

Minister Dr. Khaleel announced his attendance in a social media post, sharing his commitment to "comprehensive discussions" on the challenges facing the Islamic Ummah. He emphasized that talks on the Palestinian situation will be prioritized, underscoring the Maldives' stance on the importance of international collaboration to ease Palestinian suffering and hold Israel accountable for alleged acts of genocide.

"Joined the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit to address critical issues facing the Islamic Ummah, with the Palestinian cause at the forefront. Global cooperation is essential to alleviate suffering and hold Israel accountable," Dr. Khaleel posted on social media, highlighting his commitment to mobilizing international support for Palestine.

As Minister Khaleel participates in the summit and related meetings, the Maldives continues to strongly condemn Israel's actions against Palestinians on various international platforms. The Maldives remains steadfast in its calls for accountability and for solutions that bring justice and relief to the innocent people affected by the crisis.