OIC Chief, Pakistani FM discuss OIC moot about Afghanistan 

Islamabad: The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha Friday called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad on Friday ahead of an OIC meeting in the city on Sunday about the situation in Afghanistan.

According to details, the OIC Chief and Pakistani FM discussed the final preparations and arrangements for the 17th extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, along with a number of other issues of common interest.

The secretary-general expressed his deep appreciation to the Government of Pakistan for its generosity in hosting the conference.

He also praised the important role played by Pakistan as a founding member of the OIC, continuously supporting the Organization and contributing to enhance joint Islamic action among OIC member states.

Foreign Minister Qureshi congratulated the Secretary-General on his assumption of office at the OIC General Secretariat.

He commended the OIC’s efforts towards enhancing Islamic solidarity, assuring the Secretary-General of Pakistan’s support.

He also thanked the OIC General Secretariat under the leadership of the secretary-general for the excellent preparations and arrangements for the CFM on Afghanistan.

Qureshi said that Pakistan looked forward to working closely with the OIC for the success of the 17th Extraordinary Session of the CFM on Afghanistan.

The meeting was attended by the Director-General of the Secretary General’s Cabinet Dr. Mahamat Adoum Koulbou and the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Cultural and Social Affairs, Ambassador Tarig Ali Bakheet.