Twaijri, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), on Saturday congratulated Barack Obama on assuming the office of US presidency. In his congratulatory letter to Obama, Dr. Al-Twaijri said the Islamic World appreciates his keenness to reach out to it based on mutual interest and mutual respect. The letter said the Islamic World subscribes to this highly commendable gesture and will contribute all its potentials and expertise to set it into motion. Dr. Al-Twaijri also wished Obama every success in “your lofty missions in addressing acute problems and tough challenges that befall today's world.”