OIC Secretary General Supports Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry Statement, Regarding Report Submitted to Congress About Killing of Saudi Citizen Jamal Khashoggi

Jeddah, Feb 27, 2021, SPA -- Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen affirmed his support for the statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the report that was submitted to the US Congress about the murder of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi. The OIC Secretary General stressed categorical rejection of the incorrect inductions cited in the report, which has no decisive proofs, affirming the rejection of prejudice and abuse to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leadership, sovereignty and independence of its judiciary. He expressed supporting all judicial measures that have been taken against the culprits in the crime, who have been brought to justice and final judicial verdicts were issued against them. Dr. Al-Othaimeen also hailed the pioneer role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the President of the Islamic Summit and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, towards maintaining regional and international security and peace, combating terrorism and consolidating moderation and mediocrity. --SPA