He also reiterated the imperative need to see to the implementation of all of UNESCO's resolutions and decisions relevant to the occupied Palestinian territories. During his visit to Paris, the OIC Secretary General held a side meeting with Audrey Azoulay, the newly elected Director-General of UNESCO, where he congratulated her on her election. Both sides reiterated their commitment to further develop and strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the OIC and UNESCO to promote the protection of cultural heritage, access to quality education, information and communication and advance science and technology for sustainable development. Dr. Al-Othaimeen also met with the OIC Ambassadorial group at UNESCO. He commanded the strategic role played by the OIC Group at UNESCO in defending Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the cultural property of Palestine thanks to its strong voting power in the governing bodies of UNESCO. He therefore urged the OIC Group to remain vigilant as attacks against al Quds al Sharif are still perpetrated by Israel. --SPA 19:22 LOCAL TIME 16:22 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w529898