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OIC elects Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as new Secretary-General
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held its 23rd extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meeting focused on the Palestinian cause, developments in Jerusalem, and the election of a new Secretary-General.
Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected by unanimous vote to succeed Hussein Ibrahim Taha as the new Secretary-General. Ahmed, who has extensive experience in UN missions and former roles in the Mauritanian government, will lead the 57-member organization.
During the session, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan condemned the Israeli E1 settlement project in the West Bank, describing it as a direct threat to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. He also condemned raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque. Additionally, the OIC passed a resolution praising the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, for its efforts in supporting the resilience of residents in Jerusalem.
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Al-Quds Committee · Faisal bin Farhan · Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed · Ismail Vild Cheikh Ahmed · Jeddah · Organization of Islamic Cooperation · Palestine
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The OIC resolution praised the Al-Quds Committee for supporting the resilience of residents in Jerusalem. www.lereporter.ma
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulaklıkaya represented Turkey at the meeting. www.tv5.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan condemned the E1 settlement project in the West Bank. www.konhaber.com · www.haber7.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The OIC held its 23rd extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. www.tv5.com.tr · www.konhaber.com · www.lereporter.ma · espacemanager.com · www.haber7.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected as the new Secretary-General of the OIC. www.konhaber.com · espacemanager.com · www.haber7.com · qudsnet.com · sarabic.ae
- [● 3 SOURCES] The meeting agenda focused on the Palestinian cause and developments in Jerusalem. www.tv5.com.tr · www.konhaber.com · espacemanager.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque. www.konhaber.com · www.haber7.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed succeeds Hussein Ibrahim Taha as Secretary-General. www.konhaber.com · qudsnet.com · sarabic.ae