The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 20 May 2019, in his office in Jeddah, received the Chair of the Fatwa Council of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, along with his accompanying delegation, and together they explored ways to boost bilateral cooperation.
Sheikh bin Bayyah hailed the OIC’s role and efforts in advancing the interests of the peoples and countries of the Muslim world, stressing the need to lift cooperation between both sides to higher levels.
For his part, Dr Al-Othaimeen briefed the visiting delegation on the OIC’s efforts against terrorism and extremism and the promotion of moderation and tolerance. He also intimated the delegation about the major achievements of the Organization in 50 years of its existence.