Islamic Solidarity Fund attends Tunis committee
The fund's participation in the session was part of its capacity as an observer, highlighting its more than 40-year-long relationship with the committee in supporting its activities and providing emergency humanitarian aid under the umbrella of the OIC.
On the sidelines of the session, the fund's executive director, Mohammed bin Sulaiman Aba Al-Khai, met several officials to discuss topics and exchange expertise in areas of mutual interest.
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