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Trump's meeting with Muslim countries focuses on reaching permanent ceasefire in Gaza
US President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attend a multilateral meeting during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, US, September 23, 2025. - REUTERS
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders of Muslim countries focused on ending the ongoing war in Gaza and reaching a permanent ceasefire, the Emirati state news agency WAM said on Wednesday.
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The news agency said releasing all hostages and taking steps towards addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave were also discussed as priorities at the meeting.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and included leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan, WAM added.
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- Leaders from eight Muslim-majority countries met on the sidelines of the UN to discuss Gaza's humanitarian crisis and hostages.
- Releasing hostages and addressing famine were key priorities raised during the meeting.
- The meeting reflects rising urgency among regional powers to find solutions as the Gaza conflict worsens.
The news agency said releasing all hostages and taking steps towards addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave were also discussed as priorities at the meeting.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and included leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan, WAM added.