Jeddah, October 26, 2022, SPA -- The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, met in Moscow yesterday, with Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of common interest, especially food security for Africa and women's empowerment. On the other hand, the OIC Secretary General met with the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council, Rushan Abbyasov, and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia. During the two meetings, the importance of dialogue and understanding among the followers of religions and cultures were discussed. --SPA 17:47 LOCAL TIME 14:47 GMT 0047 www.spa.gov.sa/w1803276