Jeddah, September 14, SPA --The Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu received yesterday, Mr. Skender Hyseni Foreign Minister of Kosovo and his accompanying delegation. The Secretary General recalled the major role played by OIC in the Balkans and emphasized that the situation in Kosovo is an important item on the OIC agenda. He reaffirmed OIC support for Kosovar people and hoped that more cooperation from the OIC Organization would benefit Kosovo's people. On his part, Mr. Hyseni thanked the Secretary General for the assistance and support extended to Kosovo people. He briefed the Secretary General on the latest developments on Kosovo since the declaration of independence on 17 February 2008. He expressed the hope that More OIC Member States would recognize the independence of Kosovo. He also reaffirmed Kosovo’s desire and readiness to forge closer cooperation with the OIC and its Member States. --SPA www.spa.gov.sa/590076