NEW YORK: The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, held a meeting with Uzra Zeya, the US State Department Under-Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, on Thursday.
This significant meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The meeting served as a pivotal step in the ongoing efforts to follow up on the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between the OIC and the United States. It provided a valuable platform for both parties to engage in substantive discussions concerning various regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Distinguished attendees included Ambassador Tariq Ali Bakhit, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural, and Social Affairs, who also serves as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to Afghanistan. Furthermore, Ambassador Hameed Ajibaiye Opeloyeru, Permanent Observer of the OIC to the United Nations in New York, contributed his diplomatic expertise to the proceedings.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly 78th session in New York, the #OIC Secretary-General H. E. Mr. #Hissein_Brahim_Taha, met with H. E. Uzra Zeya, US State Department Under-Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and #HumanRights.#OICAtUNGA #UNGA #UNGA78 pic.twitter.com/jkjgtXkZZ8
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OIC, US Reaffirm Commitment to Collaborative Solutions
From the American delegation, Sara Menkara, Special Adviser to the US Secretary of State for Persons with Disabilities, brought valuable insights and perspectives to the table.
This high-level diplomatic gathering underscored the commitment of both the OIC and the United States to engage in constructive dialogue and cooperation on pressing global issues. It reaffirmed the paramount importance of collaboration among international entities in addressing challenges and working towards shared objectives.
