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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

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)

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.

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