The start of the strategic dialogue between the "Islamic Cooperation" and the United States
The first round of the Strategic Dialogue between the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United States kicked off today in Washington, DC, which will be held between the two sides over two days to discuss many issues and topics of common interest.
The Secretary-General of the Organization, Hussein Ibrahim Taha, stressed that the first round of the strategic dialogue with the United States of America comes at a time when the world is facing enormous challenges that require strengthening dialogue, cooperation and solidarity to maintain peace, security and understanding and promote development, noting that the organization encourages its member states to engage in dialogue. Defuse and resolve tensions and conflicts by peaceful means, which calls for promoting the values of moderation and tolerance and encouraging dialogue among civilizations.
Taha stressed that the Palestinian issue remains the central issue of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as it defends the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and works for a two-state solution, stressing at the same time that the organization is committed to restoring peace, security and stability to Afghanistan, the Sahel countries and the Lake Chad Basin.
He added that the organization has consistently encouraged dialogue to resolve crises in Yemen, Libya, Somalia and Sudan, and defends the rights of Muslim communities and minorities in non-member countries, including the Rohingya.
He pointed out that the priorities of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation also include combating violent extremism and terrorism, working to promote human rights, empowering women, the elderly, children, and people with special needs, as well as the role of youth in society, in addition to the fields of economy, trade, science, technology and tourism.
On the first day, issues related to the situation in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and the fight against terrorism and extremism, will be discussed.
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