Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 10/03/2022
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha who is on an official visit to the Republic of Senegal was received in audience on 10 March 2022, by the President H.E. Macky Sall in Dakar.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed several issues of importance for the Ummah including security, developmental issues and the upcoming session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Other topics discussed include the OIC Standing Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs (COMIAC) which is Chaired by the Senegalese President.
The Secretary General commended Senegal for its active contributions to joint Islamic actions and solidarity in the areas of counter terrorism and violent extremism.
The President on his part commended the leadership of the Secretary-General and expressed his commitment to further support the Organization in dealing with the challenges facing the Member States. He also stressed the need to enhance intra-OIC cooperation in the socioeconomic, security and counter terrorism domains.
As part of the visit, the Secretary General and his accompanying delegation had earlier met with the Foreign Minister Madam Aissata Tall Sall with whom he discussed OIC-Senegal bilateral cooperation and issues affecting the region.
