Mauritanian president arrives in Jeddah to perform Umrah

Prince Saud bin Mishaal (left), deputy governor of Makkah region, welcomes Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani and his delegation on their arrival at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Friday. (SPA)
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JEDDAH: President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Friday to perform Umrah.

The president was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Region Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and a number of senior officials.

Earlier this month, Saleh Al-Suhaibani, permanent representative of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to the OIC, met with Ambassador of Mauritania to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Moktar Ould Dahi.

The officials discussed ways to enhance cooperation and assist the OIC in its mission to assist Muslims worldwide, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Discussions focused on avenues for the two missions to ensure prosperity, stability and peace throughout the Islamic world.

Additionally, the officials addressed the organization’s ongoing efforts in various fields.