Jeddah, Jumada II 6, 1437, Mar 15, 2016, SPA -- Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad bin Ameen Madani has held talks with a high level visiting Afghan delegation led by the Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Khalil Karzai who was accompanied by representatives of the Afghan High Peace Council and the Council of Ulema. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and examined ways and means to further elevate them. They also discussed the latest developments in the country and the region. They particularly focused on the peace process in Afghanistan and considered ways to implement the mandate given to the Secretary General by the Council of Foreign Ministers to organize an International Ulema Conference in support of peace, security and national reconciliation in the country. In addition, the Secretary General and his guest agreed on an action plan towards the convening of the Conference, which will hopefully lay the foundation for a more stable and prosperous Afghanistan that provides a better future for all its citizens. --SPA 19:09 LOCAL TIME 16:09 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w