Islamic summit to discuss challenges

Originally published December 2, 1997

The assistant secretary general of the OIC, Abdul Aziz Abu Gosh, said that the Islamic Summit to be held in Teheran on December 9-11 will discuss the major challenges confronting Arabs and Muslims, particularly in the Middle East region.

Interviewed by Sawt al-Arab radio, Abu Gosh made it clear that the Islamic Summit will also discuss the current developments in the region and the financial and political reform projects of the OIC.

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