Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 13/01/2015
The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Iyad Ameen Madani, received on 12 January 2015, in his office at the General Secretariat, H. E. Mr. Mahamat Kamoun, the Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (CAR) and his accompanying delegation.
Mr. Madani and his guest reviewed the latest situation in the CAR and discussed ways and means of implementing the political transition and returning durable peace and stability to the country. Prime Minister Kamoun commended the leadership of the Secretary General and thanked the OIC for its numerous contributions to end the violence as well as its sustained interest in the situation in CAR. He particularly praised the overall contributions of the OIC Special Envoy for CAR Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Gadio who was also present and thanked the OIC for the political and humanitarian assistance extended to his country.
The Secretary General assured the Prime Minister of OIC’s continued engagement to promote peace, security and stability through a political process and an all inclusive national dialogue and reconciliation. He reiterated the determination of the Organization and its institutions to intensify their humanitarian assistance and to contribute to the economic recovery of the country. Finally, the OIC and the CAR signed an agreement to open an OIC Humanitarian Development Office in Bangui.
