Jeddah, April 24, 2020, SPA -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) renewed its appeal to all leaders and parties in Afghanistan to work together for an urgent and lasting cease-fire and reduce violence on the occasion of the month of Ramadan and in view of the difficult conditions the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is going through, given the serious repercussions of the spread of the new novel Coronavirus at the global level, urging the Afghan parties to resort to constructive dialogue to settle their disputes and reach comprehensive reconciliation and lasting peace within the framework of the peace process led and led by Afghanistan. The OIC stressed the importance of opening the way to negotiations involving all Afghan parties for a peaceful political settlement, urging all Afghan leaders and parties to show solidarity and national unity to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing the importance of supporting the precautionary efforts and measures taken by Afghanistan to reduce the spread of the epidemic and prevent it. -- SPA 21:51 LOCAL TIME 18:51 GMT 0012 www.spa.gov.sa/w1313945