OIC desires strong ties with Uzbekistan, says Ihsanoglu

Jeddah, May 04, SPA -- The Secretary General of the Organization of
the Islamic Conference (OIC), Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu,
received yesterday at his office here, the new Ambassador of the
Republic of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alisher
Kadyrov, who presented his credentials to the Secretary General in
his capacity as his country's Permanent Representative to the OIC.


Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary General recalled his
previous visit to Uzbekistan in August 2007 and stated that the OIC
is looking forward to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the
service of the joint Islamic action.


The Ambassador expressed Uzbek government's appreciation to the
Secretary General for his efforts in raising the profile of the OIC
as a significant player in the global arena.

He also expressed the desire of his country to further strengthen
cooperation and relations with the OIC in areas of common interest,
according to a press release issued by the OIC.


On his part Prof. Ihsanoglu expressed the OIC General Secretariat’s
wish and readiness to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan and assured
the Ambassador of Uzbekistan of full support and cooperation for the
success of his mission.

--SPA