For his part, the Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen delivered a speech, in his own name, OIC and on behalf of the scholars participating in the International Conference of Muslim Scholars on Afghanistan, in which he expressed deep thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for directing to host the conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in pursuit of the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH Crown Prince to achieve security and peace throughout Afghanistan. He also expressed his thanks to the King and HRH Crown Prince for their continuing support for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Then, attendees have been honored by greeting the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The ceremony was attended by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah region; Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior and a number of Ministers and senior officials. --SPA 16:13 LOCAL TIME 13:13 GMT 0019 www.spa.gov.sa/w715502