42nd session of OIC Council of FMs held

(Kuwait) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, headed a UAE delegation to Kuwait to participate in the 42nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
In his opening speech of the two-day ministerial meeting, held under the theme, “Joint Vision in Promoting Tolerance and Rejecting Terrorism,” His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, reiterated his country’s position in condemning the terrorist attack on a mosque in Saudi Arabia, which claimed tens of victims, stressing Kuwait’s support to all actions Saudi has taken to confront terrorism and maintain its security.
He also expressed his deep gratitude to Saudi Arabia for what it has achieved during its presidency of the last OIC session, and for its efforts in contributing towards strengthening Islamic action.
The Kuwaiti Emir added, “We are required to intensify our efforts with the world to address the phenomenon of terrorism practiced by terrorist organisations, that has threatened the security of our countries and our stability in order to achieve the aspirations of our peoples.”
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, also met a number of Arab and Foreign Ministers on the side-lines of the 42nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
(Courtesy WAM)