At the outset of the meeting, His Excellency warmly welcomed the Ambassador, thanked him for the visit, and congratulated him on his appointment as Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to OIC. He wished him success and guidance in carrying out his new responsibilities. His Excellency also extended profound thanks, appreciation, and gratitude for the generous support, special patronage, and continuous attention that the Academy receives from the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his Trustworthy Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, may Allah preserve them.

In this regard, he pointed out that the Academy’s remarkable achievements and tangible accomplishments are attributable, first and foremost, to Almighty Allah and then to the substantial moral and material support that the Academy has received and continues to receive since its establishment from the host country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both government and people. He also provided His Excellency with an introductory overview of the Academy’s mission, vision, and objectives, as well as its most prominent scholarly activities and programs, in its capacity as the Sharia and scholarly arm of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. He further highlighted the Academy’s role in studying issues, contemporary developments, and emerging matters of concern to Muslims; clarifying relevant Islamic legal rulings; and contributing appropriate solutions to contemporary challenges in light of the objectives of Islamic Sharia.

For his part, His Excellency the Ambassador expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality, and commended the Academy’s significant efforts under his leadership to serve Islam and Muslims through its diverse scholarly programs and activities. He also affirmed the continued support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Academy’s efforts and its commitment to strengthening the bonds of cooperation and coordination between the Academy and the Kingdom’s scholarly and religious institutions and centers.

At the conclusion of the visit, His Excellency the Ambassador recorded the following remarks in the Book of Honor:

“Today I was pleased to learn about the activities of the Academy and the efforts exerted by His Excellency the Secretary General. I ask Allah Almighty to grant success and guidance.”

The meeting was attended by Mr. Hani Kashif, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to OIC. Also in attendance were Mr. Mohammed Al-Mundhir Reda Al-Shawk, Director of the Cabinet Department, and Mr. Khalid Hamid Al-Ahmadi, Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Academy.