United Nations, Safar 18, 1438, November 18, 2016, SPA -- The UN Security Council today held a meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hameed Oobileiro addressed the session and stressed the importance of the organization's partnership with the United Nations in the field of countering terrorism and preventing extremism. Speaking at the Security Council session, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jinka said, "The United Nations has been working closely with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for more than twenty years to promote a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding." --SPA 00:36 LOCAL TIME 21:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w271831