Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar received here today the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Iyad bin Amin Madani on the occasion of assuming his post. At the outset of the audience, the Emir of Qatar welcomed the OIC Chief, wishing him success in his mission, stressing the importance of the OIC role in the support and development of joint Islamic action among the organization's member States. For his part, the OIC Secretary General expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Emir of Qatar to for Qatar' support for the organization.