King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha received on Monday a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

King Salman stressed the confidence the OIC chief enjoys among members of the organization, highlighting Taha's determination to develop its work and serve the just causes of the Islamic nation.

The message was handed to Taha during a meeting with Saudi Arabia's permanent representative at the OIC, Dr. Saleh al-Suhaibani, at the organization's headquarters in Jeddah.

King Salman stressed that Saudi Arabia will not spare an effort in supporting everything that would help achieve the goals of the OIC to in turn establish prosperity, stability and peace in the Islamic world.

He encouraged the OIC to continue its efforts in bolstering Islamic solidarity through uniting ranks, shunning division and strife and tackling challenges.



Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein.

The two officials discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the Israeli military operations targeting Iran and their broader regional implications, the Saudi Press Agency said Saturday.

The Saudi minister also held separate phone conversations with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. Both discussions centered on the latest regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

Additionally, the Saudi minister spoke with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The two sides reviewed the situation in the region and emphasized the importance of de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions.