Sri Lanka, OIC countries seek to enhance bilateral ties

• Situation of Muslim minorities taken up

By Kelum Bandara

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)  Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen held a meeting with  Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris and reviewed prospects of cooperation within the framework of the two sides, expressing keenness on promoting bilateral relations.

 According to a Twitter message from the organisation , the meeting touched upon all issues of common concern, including the situation of Muslim minorities in Sri Lanka.

The meeting sought by Sri Lanka took place at the OIC mission in New York last Monday.