Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Dr. Saleh Salim Al-Fakhri, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the World Islamic Call Society (WICS), held a meeting at the latter’s headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, to discuss ways to elevate cooperation to new heights, through the implementation of joint programs and projects across the Islamic world countries.

At the outset of the meeting on May 8, 2024, attended by the Board of Directors and Heads of Departments of WICS, Dr. AlMalik stressed ICESCO’s keenness to significantly enhance cooperation between the two sides in the forthcoming period, in order to serve the Islamic world in the fields of common interest. Furthermore, he reviewed key programs and projects implemented by ICESCO in its Member States under its new vision and strategic directions.

Dr. Al-Fakhri commended ICESCO’s contributions to education, science, and culture in its Member States and the broader Islamic world. He also expressed his desire to deepen cooperation with the Organization particularly through the implementation of quality programs.

Moreover, the meeting discussed the progress of programs, projects, and activities being implemented between the two sides. It was mutually agreed to enhance their cooperation by launching a series of programs and projects across Islamic world countries. These initiatives will be overseen by ICESCO, with funding managed by WICS. The establishment of the International Center for the Translation of the Meanings of the Holy Quran will mark the initial outcome of this cooperation.

It was also agreed upon that a delegation from WICS would visit the headquarters of ICESCO in Rabat, during the next month to discuss future cooperation projects and to draft new cooperation agreement