Jeddah: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met yesterday with State of Palestine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the extraordinary open-ended meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee at the level of foreign ministers, held in Jeddah to discuss decisions by the Israeli occupation authorities.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the two diplomats reviewed bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, as well as the ongoing efforts in this regard. The discussions underscored the commitment of both parties to address the evolving situation in the region and to strengthen their diplomatic ties.

The meeting was attended by the director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah Region, Fareed Al-Shehri. His presence highlighted the importance of this diplomatic engagement and the commitment of the relevant authorities to support ongoing discussions aimed at achieving stability and peace.