Jeddah, May 06, SPA -- Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith and Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, who held a meeting in Jeddah, discussed key regional and international issues. During their official bilateral talks, the Australian Foreign Minister highlighted the increasing role of the OIC on the international arena, according to an OIC press release issued here yesterday. He commended the role played by the Secretary General in promoting dialogue and cooperation with the international community. The Australian Foreign Minister expressed the desire of his country to further strengthen cooperation and relations with the OIC in areas of common interest. --MORE www.spa.gov.sa/661383