Invoking the numerous resolutions made over the years by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers unanimously stating the appreciation and gratitude of all Member States of the OIC, with no exception, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the efficient and effective manner it manages the Hajj and cater for Hajjis needs, the Secretary General expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the absolute priority they attach to the service and care for pilgrims and those performing Umrah and visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. Madani added that using Hajj to impose a political discourse, that is both erroneous and offensive, and to go back on the resolutions made by the OIC regarding Hajj, can only lead to more division and sedition within Islam and the nation; and goes against the spirit of Hajj and deconstruct the bonding it represents. The Secretary General expressed his hope that in this year's Hajj and in Eid Al-Adha, we can find a new beginning, a renewed hope, a reinvigorated will to build a Muslim example of cohesion, tolerance, prosperity and peace. --SPA 14:45 LOCAL TIME 11:45 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w