Leader urges OIC to support Palestinians

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the Organization of the Islamic Conference to support the “oppressed” people of Palestine.

“Muslim nations call for providing support for the Palestinian people. The OIC should support the oppressed Palestinians and bring hope to them,” said Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with visiting Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade in Tehran on Saturday.

The Leader pointed to the support of world powers and certain Muslim countries for Israel and said that the Islamic Republic has made great efforts to strengthen solidarity among Muslim countries.

“Iran is ready to transfer its experience and achievements to Muslim countries,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

“The OIC has been set up with the aim of pursuing the Palestinian case. So, it shoulders an important responsibility and has great potential to play a role in this matter,” the Leader told Wade, whose country holds the OIC presidency.

“The oppressed and lonely Palestine seriously needs a firm and appropriate move in the Muslim world.”