Makkah, May 31, 2019, SPA -- The 14th Islamic summit of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) started under the theme "Hand in Hand Towards Future" at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Upon arrival of Their Majesties, Excellences, Highnesses the leaders and heads of delegations of Islamic countries at the venue, they were received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. They were also received by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region; and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. This was followed by a memorial photo session. Following the reception ceremony, the Islamic ordinary summit was opened with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. --More 02:04 LOCAL TIME 23:04 GMT 0032 www.spa.gov.sa/w1112821