Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Iyad Ameen Madani received Alpha Barry, the new Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and latest regional and international issues of mutual concern, notably, the Mali Peace Process and the efforts being exerted at all levels to resolve the conflict in Mali and combat violent extremism and terrorism.

They also exchanged views on ways to address the humanitarian and political crisis in the region. The two sides also discussed the preparations for the Extraordinary Summit on Palestine which will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 6-7 the 13th Regular Islamic Summit to be held in Istanbul, Turkey on April 10-15.

Source: BNA