The meeting, which was attended by Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif and Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal and other senior Cabinet members, focused on applying modern information technology to promote Islamic culture.

Saleh Al-Ayed, secretary-general of the council, said the meeting also discussed prospects of encouraging Islamic websites and promoting electronic and Internet programs to teach Arabic. The establishment of Islamic centers and the organizing of Islamic conferences in some African countries were also discussed.

He said Prince Sultan has called for increasing support for those foreign Islamic organizations that are licensed by the governments of their respective countries. The meeting's proposals will be presented to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, he added.