OIC Vows to Intensify Efforts to Achieve Social Justice, Security for the Disabled

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha (Asharq Al-Awsat)
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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OIC Vows to Intensify Efforts to Achieve Social Justice, Security for the Disabled

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha (Asharq Al-Awsat)
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha (Asharq Al-Awsat)

On the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha called on member states, pertinent OIC institutions and international organizations to intensify efforts to achieve social justice, according to a press release by OIC.

The event, observed every year, since 1992, on December 3 pursuant to a UN resolution, aims to raise awareness about these issues facing disabled persons and the need to intensify efforts to integrate them in the society, SPA reported.

Efforts to that end entail implementing resolutions, policies and programs to support disabled individuals and conducting awareness-raising activities to facilitate their integration into their communities.

Taha also emphasized the difficult humanitarian situation experienced by the Palestinian people, "arising from the killing of innocent children, women, elderly, disabled, and youth, and also repression, violence, destruction of health, cultural, sport and services infrastructure", focusing particularly on the difficulties experienced by disabled individuals.

According to the release, the OIC ministerial conference on social development, held in Egypt in June 2023, adopted resolutions in support of disabled individuals.

These resolutions encourage member states to share experiences and best practices regarding the integration and rehabilitation of disabled persons within their respective nations.



Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik in Riyadh.
At the outset of the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed greetings and congratulations from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Yemeni prime minister on his appointment, and their wishes for security, stability and prosperity for the Yemeni people.
The prime minister sent his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
The two officials reviewed fraternal ties between their nations, discussed ways to strengthen relations, and addressed recent developments in Yemen and the region.
Prince Khalid affirmed the Kingdom’s continued support for the Yemeni government in meeting the economic and development aspirations of the Yemeni people.