Date: 11/11/2015
The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Iyad Ameen Madani met today, November 11th, 2015, in Riyadh, with the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Mr. David Arthur Granger.
During the meeting, the Secretary General outlined the OIC’s endeavors with regard to political, cultural and social affairs, as well as its interest in the issues of women and children along with the economic aspects especially of micro-financing. He noted that a number of upcoming OIC conferences are meant to address these issues and expressed his hope that the Republic of Guyana will be among the effective participants in the OIC activities.
On his part, the President of Guyana welcomed the OIC Secretary General and expressed his belief that their meeting will open up new horizons for his country’s participation in the OIC’s conferences and meetings. The President further affirmed that Guyana looks forward to participating in the upcoming Islamic Summit Conference due to be held in Turkey.