President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, set to begin on Monday, 11 November 2024.

The summit, hosted by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will focus on current issues in the Middle East.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, highlighting Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution. He will also advocate for reviving the two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the region.

The President is accompanied by key officials, including Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser; Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation; and Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, Director General of the National Intelligence Agency.

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