OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership

OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership
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OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership

OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed the resumption of the Syrian Arab Republic's membership in the OIC, emphasizing that the historic decision of the Council of Foreign Ministers reaffirms the support of the OIC and its member states for the Syrian people during this critical time in their history.
He highlighted that the reinstatement of Syria is aimed at facilitating a peaceful and secure political transition that restores the country’s institutions, territorial integrity, and status among nations, SPA reported.
Taha also stressed the General Secretariat’s readiness to fully cooperate with Syria in serving the goals and principles of the OIC and strengthening joint Islamic action.
The decision to reinstate Syria's membership in the OIC was approved during the 20th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 7.

The session focused on discussing the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and calls for their displacement from their land.



Pakistani Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Pakistani Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday.

He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Mayor of Jeddah Saleh bin Ali Al-Turki, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, and a number of officials.