Madani discusses OIC initiative to convene 'Makkah II' meeting with Iraqi officials

OIC chief Iyad Madani during a meeting with President Fuad Masum, Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad (IINA) – Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani held talks with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad during his official visit to Iraq on March 26-27.
The talks focused on the OIC's support for Iraq's security, stability and territorial integrity; and reaffirming the organization's stand with Iraq in its fight against all forms of terrorism.
Madani's visit to Baghdad was also part of the OIC's continued effort to convene an Iraqi national unity conference, to be based on the frameworks and principles agreed in "MakkahI I" conference.
The Secretary General held meetings with Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr Ibrahim al-Ja’afari, who conveyed Iraq's support for holding such a national unity conference, to be called "Makkah II". It was agreed to form a high level technical group to start preparations for the meet.
Madani was also met with Iraqi President Fuad Masum, who praised the efforts of the OIC in the service of Islamic Ummah, in particular Iraq, through the organization's "Makkah II" initiative. He reiterated Iraq’s intention to work with the OIC General Secretariat to ensure the success of this initiative.
For his part, the secretary general stressed the OIC’s ongoing commitment to support Iraq's efforts to achieve a lasting national reconciliation; and to deepen an inclusive political process. He welcomed the favorable response of the Iraqi officials to the "Makkah II" initiative and reiterated the General Secretariat’s determination to engage with Iraq to ensure its success.
In Baghdad, Madani also met with UN Special Envoy for Iraq Jan Kubis. Both sides discussed the situation in the region and the ongoing cooperation between the OIC and the UN in support of international peace and security.
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