Jeddah, Jumada I 3, 1438, Jan 31, 2017, SPA -- OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen has welcomed the admission of the Kingdom of Morocco on 30th January 2017, as a member of the African Union (AU). Dr. Al-Othaimeen who congratulated Morocco for its return to the continental body also commended the 28th Session of the of the AU holding in Addis Ababa, for the wise decision which will enable Morocco play its rightful role within a united African continent. The Secretary General expressed the hope that the return of Morocco in the AU family, would further enhance African voice and weight at the international level and would facilitate the resolution of critical challenges facing the continent. --SPA 18:36 LOCAL TIME 15:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w323194