Annual coordination meeting of OIC institutions held in Jeddah

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Wednesday 09 Dec 2015 - 09:57 Makkah mean time-27-2-1437 OIC chief Iyad Madani Jeddah (IINA) – The heads of the Institutions and Organs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) attended the Annual Coordination Meeting of OIC Institutions (ACMOI) held in Jeddah on Tuesday. The meeting was held at the invitation of OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani, in his capacity as executive and coordinator in the operations of OIC’s Organs and Institutions. Welcoming the participants, Madani said that coordinating the work and effort of the OIC institutions has always been called for by the Council of Foreign Ministers to enhance collaboration and efficiency in implementing OIC decisions and resolutions. He also underscored the significance of the meeting since it will positively contribute to ensuring that OIC is a result-oriented body while increasing its international image as a global, political and socio-economic actor in a rapidly globalizing world. The secretary general explained that the coordination would ensure the efficient allocation of resources and allow for better reporting back to the Council of Foreign Ministers. Sayed Aqa, Vice President for Cooperation and Capacity Development at the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), who spoke on behalf of IDB President Ahmad Mohamed Ali, said that the IDB group is committed to coordination and cooperation among OIC Institutions and Organs to address challenges facing the Ummah. He added that this would lead to prosperity among OIC member states. The meeting also witnessed a review and adoption of the General Mandate of ACMOI, whose objectives include reviewing and evaluating the implementation of OIC resolutions, decisions and programs of action; coordinating and harmonizing the implementation of projects; identifying joint projects and activities; and developing the capacity of institutions through the exchange of expertise and partnership with other organizations and bodies. AB/IINA