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OIC Secretary General Meets with Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint news briefing with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (AP)
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint news briefing with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (AP)
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OIC Secretary General Meets with Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint news briefing with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (AP)
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint news briefing with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (AP)

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha held talks on Friday with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on the sidelines of the United Nations 78th General Assembly in New York.

The officials discussed cooperation between the OIC and Iran, and ways to boost joint Islamic action.

They also tackled a number of issues of common interest, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the situation in Afghanistan, and OIC’s efforts to combat Islamophobia.

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KSrelief, UNHCR Officials Discuss Relief Efforts in Syria

The KSrelief and UNHCR delegations meet in Damascus on Sunday. (SPA)
The KSrelief and UNHCR delegations meet in Damascus on Sunday. (SPA)
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KSrelief, UNHCR Officials Discuss Relief Efforts in Syria

The KSrelief and UNHCR delegations meet in Damascus on Sunday. (SPA)
The KSrelief and UNHCR delegations meet in Damascus on Sunday. (SPA)

A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) met on Sunday with officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Damascus.

The meeting was also attended by Chargé d’Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Syria Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Harees.

The meeting focused on shared priorities in relief and humanitarian efforts, specifically strategies to boost support and assistance for the Syrian people.

UNHCR officials praised the strategic partnership between KSrelief and UNHCR, emphasizing their collaborative efforts to support refugees and displaced individuals worldwide, ensuring they have access to a dignified life.

Earlier, the sixth relief plane, operated by the KSrelief left the King Khalid International Airport bound for Damascus International Airport, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.

The assistance provides help for the Syrian people in their critical circumstances and reaffirms Saudi Arabia's longstanding support for the brotherly and friendly countries in times of crisis.