OIC chief receives chairman of Islamic Solidarity Fund permanent council

OIC chief receives chairman of Islamic Solidarity Fund permanent council
The meeting addressed the importance the OIC gives ISF as one of the most prominent Islamic charitable institutions and the need to support the fund. (SPA)
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Updated 05 January 2023

OIC chief receives chairman of Islamic Solidarity Fund permanent council

OIC chief receives chairman of Islamic Solidarity Fund permanent council

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha on Wednesday received Nasser Al-Zaabi, chairman of the Permanent Council of the Islamic Solidarity Fund, in Jeddah.

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 66th session of the ISF’s permanent council, was also attended by Saleh Al-Suhaibani, the ISF’s vice chair, and Ibrahim Al-Khuzaim, the ISF’s executive director.

The meeting addressed the importance the OIC gives ISF as one of the most prominent Islamic charitable institutions and the need to support the fund, allowing it to fulfill its responsibilities in implementing developmental projects for the needy across the Islamic world.

On Tuesday, the OIC chief received Liselotte Kjaersgaard Plesner, ambassador of Denmark to Saudi Arabia. The meeting discussed cooperation between the OIC and Denmark and how it can be enhanced, particularly in supporting peace and security.

Taha also held a meeting with Maher Karaki, the permanent representative of Palestine to the OIC. During the meeting, the OIC chief received a written update from Palestine’s foreign minister on critical developments in the Palestinian territories, especially the occupied Al-Quds.

The meeting also touched on the recent voting on draft resolutions regarding Palestine at the UN, in particular, the resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to issue an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s ongoing violations of Palestinians’ right to self-determination.

The secretary-general emphasized that the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds has been the central issue on the OIC agenda since its inception and continues to be a priority.
 


King Salman, Crown Prince congratulate President Arif Alvi on Pakistan national day

King Salman, Crown Prince congratulate President Arif Alvi on Pakistan national day
Updated 23 March 2023

King Salman, Crown Prince congratulate President Arif Alvi on Pakistan national day

King Salman, Crown Prince congratulate President Arif Alvi on Pakistan national day

RIYADH: King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to President Arif Alvi of Pakistan on Thursday on the anniversary of his country’s National Day.

The king expressed his best wishes for the president’s good health and happiness, and for the government and people of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also congratulated President Alvi on the Pakistani national day, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke with his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. 

During their phone call, they reviewed the strong relations between their countries and ways to support and enhance them to serve common interests.

 

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RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran will meet soon to pave the way for reopening embassies and consulates in the two countries, Saudi state media said early Thursday.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, arrived at the agreement during a phone call, the Saudi Press Agency and Al-Ekhbariyah said in separate reports.

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Updated 23 March 2023

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RIYADH: The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, Sultan Al-Marshad, met with Nahid Hussein, the resident representative of the UN Development Programme for the Kingdom, and her accompanying delegation in the capital, Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
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