Ryan M. Gliha, the US consul general in Jeddah, called on the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, at his office on Monday.
Gliha is also the American official representative to the OIC. During the meeting, they discussed OIC-US strategic dialogue and explored prospects for greater cooperation. They affirmed mutual desire to boost bilateral relations and constructive dialogue.
The US engages with the OIC on key regional and multilateral priority areas and seeks to build partnerships in areas of mutual interest.
The two sides work on conflict resolution activities in various regions, seeking to identify peaceful solutions to disputes.
The US also works with the organization to build international support to counter violent extremism.
The OIC on Monday praised the vigilance of the Moroccan security agencies and the way they successfully dismantled a terrorist cell in Tangiers.
The OIC said it supported all anti-terrorism measures taken by Morocco.
US consul general meets OIC chief in Jeddah
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US consul general meets OIC chief in Jeddah
- The OIC on Monday praised the vigilance of the Moroccan security agencies and the way they successfully dismantled a terrorist cell in Tangiers
Pakistan confers second-highest civilian award on Saudi commerce minister for strengthening ties
- Ambassador Ahmad Farooq confers Hilal-e-Pakistan on Majid Al-Kassabi in Riyadh
- Award reflects the depth of the longstanding partnership and strong trade relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan
RIYADH: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmad Farooq has conferred the country’s second-highest civilian award on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi for his role in strengthening ties between Islamabad and Riyadh, Pakistan’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia said.
Farooq presented the Hilal-e-Pakistan to Al-Kassabi during a meeting in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The parties also discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade relations.
“On behalf of the president of Pakistan, Ambassador Ahmad Farooq conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan on Majid Al-Kassabi, minister of commerce of Saudi Arabia, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to strengthening Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations,” the embassy wrote on X.
The award reflects the depth of the longstanding partnership and strong trade relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan and serves as an impetus to further strengthen joint cooperation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples, the SPA reported.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial ties that date back decades and include cooperation in several sectors such as defense, trade, economy, agriculture, livestock and minerals.
Saudi Arabia is the largest source of foreign remittances to Pakistan, with over 2 million Pakistani expats residing in the Kingdom. Riyadh has also helped Pakistan during several economic crises over the years, providing oil on deferred payments and loans in critical times.
The two countries signed a landmark strategic partnership agreement in September 2025, according to which an act of aggression against one country will be seen as an attack on both.
