Ryan M. Gliha, the US consul general in Jeddah, called on the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, at his office on Monday. Gliha is also the American official representative to the OIC. During the meeting, they discussed OIC-US strategic dialogue and explored prospects for greater cooperation. They affirmed mutual desire to boost bilateral relations and constructive dialogue. The US engages with the OIC on key regional and multilateral priority areas and seeks to build partnerships in areas of mutual interest. The two sides work on conflict resolution activities in various regions, seeking to identify peaceful solutions to disputes. The US also works with the organization to build international support to counter violent extremism. The OIC on Monday praised the vigilance of the Moroccan security agencies and the way they successfully dismantled a terrorist cell in Tangiers. The OIC said it supported all anti-terrorism measures taken by Morocco.