Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed elected OIC Secretary-General
The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, during an extraordinary meeting, elected Ismaïl Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the new Secretary-General of the organization, which comprises 57 countries. He took the oath of office following his election. During the meeting, regional issues were discussed, including the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized the need for Islamic solidarity and enhancing collective action to face challenges. Ould Cheikh Ahmed is one of the most prominent Mauritanian diplomats, having held important international positions such as UN Special Envoy for Yemen and lead coordinator for the Ebola response, before his appointment as Secretary-General of the organization.
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