Muscat, Oct.29 (ONA) ---- The GCC Ministers Responsible for Islamic Affairs and Awqaf sent today a cable of thanks and gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said on the occasion of the conclusion of the fifth meeting held in Muscat today.

   They expressed their sincere thanks and gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to them and the participating delegations in their second homeland, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect his majesty and grant him a long life, good health and happiness and to grant Oman and its people progress and prosperity under His Majesty's wise leadership.

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