Prince Saud attends 36th Session of OIC Ministerial Council

Damascus, May 23, SPA -- Prince Saud Al Faisal, the Minister of
Foreign Affairs is leading the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia to the 36th Session of the Ministerial Council of the
Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Countries, which opened its
deliberations here today.

In an address at the opening session, Syria's President Bashar Al
Assad said the session's theme "Towards Enhancing Islamic
Solidarity," is highly suitable at the present time as the Islamic
countries are facing grave political and cultural challenges which
require quick search of a strategy to coordinate efforts in
addressing these challenges. "There is a dire need for showing an
active and united presence at the international arena to protect the
interests of the Islamic world and preserve its identity," he said.

As many as 57 Foreign Ministers and representatives of Islamic
countries and observers are attending the session, who were
whole-heartedly welcomed by the Syrian President.

--SPA