Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 25/11/2013
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation took part in the dialogue with Religious Leaders and Institutions in support of their role in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in countering extremism in Central Asia held on 20-23 November 2013. The event was organized by the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia and UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force towards a comprehensive implementation of the joint plan of action for Central Asia under the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Inviting OIC to the event came as recognition to the Counter-Terrorism initiatives of the Organization initiated by its Secretary General as well as its principled position against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purpose. The OIC however, maintained during the event its position that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or race and a distinction has to be made between terrorism and people’s legitimate struggle against foreign occupation which does not permit harming the innocent.
