Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) [to 13 June 2015]
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OIC and Russian Federation reiterate increased bilateral cooperation
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani emphasized the need to advance cooperation between the Islamic world and the Russian Federation while speaking at a meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group in Moscow on June 11, 2015…
12/06/2015

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OIC Secretary General Urges Religious and Political Leaders to Work Together to Address Root Causes of Terrorism and Extremism
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani attended and delivered a statement at the opening session of the 5th Congress of World and Traditional Religions on June 10, 2015 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

During his speech, Madani highlighted the contemporary challenge faced by the international community vis-à-vis the rising trend of extreme violence that is aimed at undermining the multicultural character of societies and because of which interracial and interreligious tensions have been on the increase.

To confront the problem, the OIC Secretary General called on religious and political leaders to better understand context and work in conjunction to address the root causes of terrorism and extremism. He further assured participants that domination is the common enemy in the struggle to defeat the problem.

The OIC Secretary General also emphasized that the OIC is always at the forefront of condemning all acts of terrorism, as well as denouncing the ideology of terrorist groups which use religion and beliefs to acquire cultural superiority.

The 5th Congress of World and Traditional Religions was opened by President of Kazakhstan H.E. Nursultan Nazarbayev and is being attended by senior dignitaries and over 200 delegates representing numerous faith communities. Participants at the event—which is being held under the theme of “Dialogue of Religious Leaders and Politicians for the Sake of Peace and Development”—have convened to discuss ways of promoting global dialogue among traditional religions…
11/06/2015