OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu

OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu
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OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu

OIC Condemns Targeting of Military Base in Mogadishu

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the terrorist attack that targeted a military base in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which killed several members of Somali, Bahraini, and Emirati forces.

In a statement, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Taha reaffirmed OIC’s rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, and its support for the efforts of the Somali government to combat terrorism and improve security and stability in the country.

He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and to the governments of Somalia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.



Saudi Defense Minister Meets with French Ambassador

Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with French Ambassador

Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense
Prince Khalid bin Salman met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Monday with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Ludovic Pouille.

During the meeting in Riyadh, they reviewed relations between the two friendly countries and several issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, and Office of the Minister of Defense Director General Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.