The event was held to promote interfaith cooperation through the sharing of experiences and best practises to generate better understanding among diverse faiths and cultures, and was organised by the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), a subsidiary organ of the OIC, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, which is an Observer State of the OIC. During the day, Madani also met with Tan Sri Dr Surin Pitsuwan, former Secretary-General of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss issues of mutual concern and ways of enhancing better relations. Discussions during the meeting revolved around interfaith and intercultural dialogue, social cohesion and improving relations between people of different backgrounds. --SPA 20:02 LOCAL TIME 17:02 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w