Iran Press/Iran News: Before his departure, Aref said that the urgent meeting was to be held at the request of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
He said that the purpose of the meeting was to end the war and bloodshed in Lebanon and Palestine immediately and warn of a humanitarian “catastrophe” in Gaza, where food, water, and medicine are in short supply.
The meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League kicks off on, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, with the presence of Iran and representatives of more than 50 Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh.
Iran’s First Vice President expressed hope to obtain promising results during the meeting with the necessary consultation to provide aid to the displaced and victims of the Zionist regime's attacks on Gaza.
He anticipated to gain to achievements in providing aid to the displaced and victims of the attacks by the Zionist regime, adding: The aim of the summit is that Iran and all Islamic and Arab countries reach a lasting ceasefire in the region.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, accompanies the First Vice President on the trip.
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