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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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Syrian Conjoined Twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ Arrive in Riyadh

The twins will undergo medical assessments at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital of King Abdulaziz Medical City, under the Ministry of National Guard, to evaluate their condition and the possibility of performing a separation surgery - SPA
The twins will undergo medical assessments at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital of King Abdulaziz Medical City, under the Ministry of National Guard, to evaluate their condition and the possibility of performing a separation surgery - SPA
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Syrian Conjoined Twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ Arrive in Riyadh

The twins will undergo medical assessments at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital of King Abdulaziz Medical City, under the Ministry of National Guard, to evaluate their condition and the possibility of performing a separation surgery - SPA
The twins will undergo medical assessments at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital of King Abdulaziz Medical City, under the Ministry of National Guard, to evaluate their condition and the possibility of performing a separation surgery - SPA

Upon directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Syrian conjoined twins, Celine and Eleen Abdulmoneim Alshibli, along with their family, arrived Sunday at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

They traveled from the Lebanese Republic aboard a medical evacuation aircraft provided by the Saudi Ministry of Defense, according to SPA.
The twins will undergo medical assessments at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital of King Abdulaziz Medical City, under the Ministry of National Guard, to evaluate their condition and the possibility of performing a separation surgery.
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, who also serves as Head of the Surgical and Multidisciplinary Team, expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for this noble humanitarian initiative.

He emphasized that this act reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to humanitarian values and its outstanding medical expertise. Dr. Al-Rabeeah further noted that the Kingdom’s comprehensive medical, humanitarian, and relief initiatives for those in need globally have solidified its position as a leader in humanitarian contributions.
Meanwhile, the family of the Syrian twins expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the leadership, government, and people of Saudi Arabia for the warm welcome and hospitality they have received since their arrival in Riyadh. They also conveyed their confidence in the skills of the Saudi surgical team, renowned for its exceptional medical expertise.