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19.10.2025

Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Conference in Cairo

This was stated in an interview with “”, on Sunday, on the sidelines of the twelfth general conference of the Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization in Cairo. Ihsan holds the position of international investigator regarding accusations of “genocide in Gaza” and Israeli violations against Palestinians in the sector. He was also elected as the secretary of the People’s Solidarity Organization.

Regarding the Asian People’s Organization, the former official said, “The organization has a long history as it was founded after World War II and included political giants in Asia and Africa. It played a very significant role in the liberation of peoples from colonialism.” He added, “Today the situation has changed, but I assure you that I will put all my expertise in peace studies and disarmament in the region to resolve conflicts as much as possible to promote solidarity among peoples,” adding, “No matter how history changes, geography remains.”

Regarding what is happening in the Gaza Strip and what Israel has done in the past two years, described as “genocide,” the former official stated that “genocide” is one of the biggest crimes of our time. Several investigations have been conducted into similar crimes, but what happened in Gaza is more violent than what happened in other countries in terms of weapons and the scale of destruction. This issue will be part of our work because it is a clear crime, and we will do everything necessary with all international bodies.

The twelfth general conference of the Afro-Asian Organization kicked off on Sunday in Cairo, under the patronage of Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad. The conference is chaired by Ambassador Mohamed Orabi, President of the Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization and former Egyptian Foreign Minister. Representatives from solidarity committees in Arab, African, and Asian countries participate in the conference, reflecting the renewed Egyptian leadership role in supporting liberation, peace, and cooperation among the peoples of the South.