(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani on Monday arrived on a three-day official visit to Pakistan.
Senior officials from OIC accompany the Secretary General during the visit, which is on his first visit to Pakistan since assumption of the new office in January this year, according to a press release by Pakistan Foreign Office.
Madani held detailed talks with Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs.
Both sides discussed a wide range of issues including, situation in Gaza, Jammu and Kashmir dispute, situation in Afghanistan, cooperation in Science and technology and regional and global political and security issues, the statement said.
The Adviser reaffirmed Pakistan's continued support and engagement with OIC on all issues of importance to the Muslim Ummah. Aziz commended the growing role of OIC in the international arena and emphasized the Organization's key mandate in promoting important Muslim causes around the world. He also appreciated OIC's continued support to the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for realization of their right to self-determination, the statement pointed out.
The Secretary General expressed appreciation for Pakistan's active and constructive contributions to the OIC. He informed about recent steps taken by the Organization to condemn Israeli atrocities in Gaza including killing of innocent Palestinian and targeting on Mosques and schools. Mr. Madani also expressed concern on situation of Muslim minorities in different countries, the release added.
Madani will call on the Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance and Minister for Science and Technology on Tuesday and continue interactions with other senior officials in Islamabad.
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