New York:Libya, serving as the Chair of the Arab Group at the United Nations for October, led a joint coordination meeting with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group. This meeting, held at the level of deputy permanent representatives, focused on garnering support for draft resolutions relating to the Palestinian issue, which are set to be presented at the United Nations General Assembly's 81st session.

According to Libyan News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Ambassador Issam Mohammed Al-Qaffah, Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative, representing the Arab side. The Islamic side was led by the Deputy Alternate Permanent Representative of Türkiye, the current Chair of the Group.

The participants received a briefing from Ambassador Majed Bamya, Deputy Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, who discussed the draft resolutions. These resolutions include support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), addressing legislation by occupying forces aimed at hindering its activities, attacks on its facilities and staff, and the rights of Palestinian refugees concerning their properties and revenues. Additionally, a draft resolution on settlements was discussed, highlighting the dire implications of the E1 settlement project, which seeks to isolate Jerusalem from its neighboring areas, informed by the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion issued on 19 July 2024.