President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.
Touching down at the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 10 a.m. local time, the Nigerian leader was welcomed by Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of the Riyadh region.
Invited by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the summit will convene leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world to address pressing issues in the Middle East, including the escalating Israel-Palestinian conflict.
According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s address at the summit will reinforce Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire and underscore the urgent need for peaceful dialogue.
President Tinubu is expected to advocate for a renewed commitment to the two-state solution, presenting it as a viable path to lasting peace in the region.
The summit, which begins on Monday, November 11, 2024, aims to mobilize international support for resolving ongoing conflicts and promoting stability across the Middle East.
