Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Meets OIC and Arab League Contact Group on Gaza
Amman, The Gulf Observer: Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held discussions with representatives of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League Contact Group on Gaza in Amman on Wednesday. The meeting focused on coordinated efforts to halt the ongoing violence in Gaza, advance ceasefire negotiations, and address the critical humanitarian situation in the region.
Key topics of discussion included the growing Israeli military offensive in Gaza, escalating settler violence against Palestinians, and provocations against the historical status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and occupied East Jerusalem. The participants also voiced concerns over the increasing occupation of the West Bank.
In a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry following the meeting, Fidan underscored the gravity of the situation. “The ongoing genocide in Gaza as well as settler violence against Palestinians and Israeli military attacks in the West Bank are alarming. The international community must act as soon as possible to stop the Israeli attacks, which threaten the stability of our region and the international order, and to reduce tensions,” the statement read.
The OIC and Arab League Contact Group on Gaza also reiterated its commitment to pushing for the immediate implementation of a two-state solution. “The Contact Group will continue its efforts for the establishment of lasting peace in Palestine, and for the recognition of Palestine by more countries and its full membership in the United Nations in the first stage of this process,” the statement added.
This meeting follows the group’s earlier gathering in Madrid last week, which included representatives from Spain, Norway, Slovenia, the European Commission, and other international stakeholders. Formed during an extraordinary OIC-Arab League Joint Summit in Riyadh last November, the Gaza Contact Group has been actively engaging in global diplomatic initiatives to end the Israeli offensive and restore peace in the region.
The Amman discussions are part of ongoing international efforts to address the worsening situation in Gaza, which has led to widespread loss of life and a deepening humanitarian crisis. The OIC and Arab League Contact Group pledged to continue advocating for immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza and the protection of civilians, while working toward lasting peace through diplomatic channels.
