Secretary General Discusses with the Egyptian President Current Issues in the Region
16/01/2018- President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, received the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen at the Heliopolis Palace in Cairo today, Tuesday, 16 January 2018. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and current issues in the Islamic world, and OIC activities and programs.
President Abdul Fattah Al Sisi welcomed the OIC Secretary General and commended the OIC and its efforts at various levels. He also affirmed Egypt's support for it especially in light of the circumstances experienced by the countries of the region. He also affirmed his rejection of the principle of interfering in the affairs of other countries. He affirmed his country’s backing and continued support to the OIC programs and projects.
President Sisi highlighted Egypt's steadfast stance in support of the Palestinian cause as Al-Quds as the capital of the State of Palestine, pointing out that this must be achieved through a two-state solution.
The Secretary-General expressed his thanks and appreciation to President Sisi for this meeting. He reviewed a number of issues and crises in the region, most notably the efforts of the Organization in the fight against terrorism and extremism, noting the great efforts exerted by Egypt to strengthen its internal front through the elimination of terrorism and extremism.
Al-Othaimeen stressed Egypt's pioneering role, expressing confidence that it will always be present in issues concerning the Islamic world as it has always been. He pointed out in this context the importance of Egypt's continued participation in the activities of the Organization.
He also reviewed the upcoming salient activities envisaged by the Organization, especially the convening of the 14th Islamic Summit in the Gambia, in addition to the national reconciliation conference to be held between the Iraqi political parties under the OIC auspices in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Iraqi Reconciliation Commission.
Source: https://www.oic-oci.org/topic/?t_id=17256&t_ref=9172&lan=en