Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 10/12/2016
An OIC delegation is participating in the three-day 9th Summit of the Global Forum for Migration and Development under the theme ‘Migration for Sustainable Development’, which wasinaugurated today, Saturday, December 10, 2016 by the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, at the Bangbandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka.
This annual forum of discussion on the link between migration and development is an open space of exchange on migration’spositive dynamics and challenges over the years and its influence on our societies. This year the Forum is focused on the integration of migration issues within the SGDs. The forum is also an occasion to advance the discussions on the Global Compact on Migration annexed to the New York Declaration on refugees and migrants adopted by the NY summit held on 19 September 2016.
In her introductory remarks, The Hon'able Prime Minister of Bangladesh stated that in a diverse and connected world, migration is beneficial and essential. She stressed that societies need to understand the benefits of diversity for harmony among all people, which is brought by migrants, adding that the challenge is how to facilitate safe, orderly and regular movement of people.
The OIC delegation is led by Amb. Aissata Kane, Acting Permanent Observer of the OIC Mission in Geneva. A cross section of participants from 125 countries, and over 35 UN Agencies, NGOs and international civil societies are participating in the conference.
