Jeddah, July 18, 2020, SPA -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Youssef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen chaired here a session entitled "Distinguished Efforts of Islamic Countries in Dealing with Coronavirus Pandemic", organized by the Muslim World League and the Emirates Council for Fatwa through video conferencing technology on July 18 and 19, 2020. At the opening of the session, the Secretary General praised the efforts paid by the OIC Member States, noting the continuous coordination between the OIC General Secretariat and the Islamic countries regarding the response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) at various political, health, economic, humanitarian, educational and cultural levels. Dr. Al-Othaimeen noted the wise decision taken by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regarding the Hajj of this year, as the Kingdom took into account the health and safety of Muslims. -- SPA 20:32 LOCAL TIME 17:32 GMT 0009 www.spa.gov.sa/w1373011