President Bola Tinubu is now in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East.
The presidential air plane landed at the King Abdulaziz International airport at about ten a.m local time.
President Tinubu was received on arrival by a delegation led by the deputy governor of Riyadh, Prince Mohammed Abdurrahman.
The Riyadh Summit is scheduled to commence tomorrow Monday, November 11, 2024.
A statement by the presidential adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga indicates that the event is at the instance of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region.
The president is expected to return after the conclusion of the summit.
