Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the international community to take immediate action to end the longstanding Palestinian conflict and realise the two-state solution in a passionate speech delivered at the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit.
Addressing the gathering, President Tinubu expressed his profound sense of duty, stating, “It is with a profound sense of duty that I stand before you today as we work to end the Palestinian conflict and realise the two-state solution. This aim is as essential as it is urgent.”
Condemning the persistent Israeli aggression in Gaza, the Nigerian leader emphasised the moral obligation to bring an end to the conflict, saying, “It is not enough to issue empty condemnations. The world must work towards an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, which has persisted for far too long. No political aim, no military strategy, and no security concern should come at the expense of so many innocent lives.”
Highlighting the principles of proportionality and respect for international law, President Tinubu stated, “In a rules-based international order, States have the right of self- defence. But self defence must take proportionality into account, in line with global legal, diplomatic – and moral – frameworks. An entire civilian population, their dreams and futures, cannot be dismissed as collateral.”
Addressing the importance of the two-state solution, the Nigerian leader emphasised, “The two-state solution stands as a beacon of hope, representing the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians to self-determination and peace. It is not just a diplomatic article of faith; it is a vision grounded in the principles of equality and mutual recognition.”
President Tinubu called for a dedicated Secretariat to be created, comprising selected Heads of Government (or their senior representatives), to travel globally, canvass support, oversee the implementation of the Summit’s resolutions, and provide regular reports to the joint OIC-Arab leadership until permanent peace is achieved.
