BANJUL: Secretary-General of the OIC has expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the leading role it has played and the valuable efforts it has exerted during its chairmanship of the 14th Islamic Summit.
The OIC statement on Friday said that Hissein Brahim Taha made the remarks at the meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) preparatory to the 15th session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, Gambia.
He affirmed the General Secretariat’s full readiness to cooperate and coordinate with the Gambian government for the success of the Summit.
He also thanked the generous support of Saudi Arabia to the OIC and its continuous interest in all its activities, under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Secretary-General extended his thanks to Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, for his support as well as his cooperation and coordination with the OIC in various issues of interest.
He went on to say the challenges faced by the OIC require stepping up efforts, cooperation and solidarity, especially with regard to the Palestinian issue.
He highlighted the serious developments faced by the Palestinian Cause, especially the ongoing aggression on Gaza, the escalating killings, colonial settlement, Judaization of the city of Al-Quds, and violation of the sanctity of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, in his speech at the opening session commended the efforts made by Gambia to ensure the successful organization of the 15th Islamic Summit in Banjul.
He recalled the contributions, efforts, and initiatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during its presidency of the 14th Summit, especially in support of the Palestinian Cause.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Mamadou Tangara, delivered a speech in his capacity as Chair of the CFM preparatory meeting, in which he welcomed the delegations of the participating countries, and stressed the role of the OIC in addressing the various challenges facing Member States.
Gambian President Receives the OIC Secretary-General on the Sidelines of the 15th Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul
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