Uzbek President Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Peace Talks to Support Independent Palestinian State.

Riyadh: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan emphasized the importance of halting military actions, establishing humanitarian corridors, and initiating peace negotiations to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Speaking at the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh, he reaffirmed Uzbekistan's support for practical, diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace. According to Saudi Press Agency, President Mirziyoyev stressed the right of Palestinians to establish an independent state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He highlighted the significance of Saudi Arabia's initiative to form a Global Alliance dedicated to implementing the two-state solution, aiming to prevent further humanitarian crises in Palestinian and Lebanese territories. Additionally, the Uzbek president called for enhanced international cooperation to provide comprehensive assistance through global organizations, underscoring solidarity and practical measures as essential to advancing peace and s tability in the region.