Ihsanoglu receives Kosovo FM

Jeddah, September 15, SPA -- The Secretary General of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference, Professor Ekmeleddin
Ihsanoglu has received Kosovo's Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni and
his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, the Secretary General recalled the major role
played by the OIC in the Balkans and emphasized that the situation in
Kosovo is an important item on the OIC agenda.

He reaffirmed OIC support for Kosovar people and hoped that more
cooperation from the OIC would benefit Kosovo's people.

On his part, Hyseni thanked the Secretary General for the assistance
and support extended to Kosovo people.

He briefed the Secretary General on the latest developments in
Kosovo since the declaration of independence on February 17, 2008.

He expressed the hope that more OIC Member States would recognize
the independence of Kosovo.

He also reaffirmed Kosovo’s desire and readiness to forge closer
cooperation with the OIC and its Member States.