Ambassador Hussein Ibrahim Taha (from the Republic of Chad), has been elected as the new Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for a five-year term starting from 17 November 2021.
His predecessor Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, has extended his congratulations and wishes for success to the new Secretary General, in his mission to continue working for promoting joint Islamic action, in the interest of the peoples and countries of the Islamic world.
Ambassador Hussein Taha was honored to take the oath after announcing his election as Secretary General of the organization, at the 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, which concluded its work on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in the Nigerien capital, Niamey.
On his part, Al-Othaimeen also thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the hosting state of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his crown prince, Prince Muhammad bin Salman, for their continuous trust and support during his tenure.
He also thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan for his continued support, in addition to all colleagues in the Foreign Ministry.
