JEDDAH: President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Friday to perform Umrah.

The president was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Region Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and a number of senior officials.

Earlier this month, Saleh Al-Suhaibani, permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the OIC, met with Ambassador of Mauritania to Saudi Arabia Moktar Ould Dahi.

The officials discussed ways to enhance cooperation and assist the OIC in its mission to assist Muslims worldwide, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Discussions focused on avenues for the two missions to ensure prosperity, stability and peace throughout the Islamic world.

Additionally, the officials addressed the organization’s ongoing efforts in various fields.