Jeddah-- The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha received here today the Ambassador of the European Union to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Special Representative to the OIC Patrick Simonnet.

During the meeting, they valued the constructive dialogue between the OIC and the EU, and the fruitful cooperation between them in various fields, stressing the desire to strengthen relations.

They also exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest, including the Palestinian Cause and Afghanistan, the situation in the Sahel countries, Lake Chad, issues of Muslim communities and minorities, Islamophobia and hate crimes.

Source: Saudi Press Agency