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Interview with Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary-General of the Organization of The Islamic Conference

03/13/2010

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He has a difficult job, Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary-General of the Organization of The Islamic Conference (OIC). Not only is he promoting tolerance, peace and understanding, but he is also trying to bring the OIC more to the forefront of the international agenda. We had the opportunity of meeting him here in Geneva during the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the OIC. Q: Could you tell us a little about OIC? At the time of its fortieth anniversary,…

The OIC is celebrating its 40th anniversary Interview with His Excellency Mr. Babacar Ba, Ambassador of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the United Nations

05/25/2009

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Mr Ba is a career diplomat from Senegal who was asked to take charge of the OIC’s affairs in Geneva. Q: The OIC is currently celebrating its fortieth anniversary. When did it all start and could you please tell us a little about your organization? The OIC was set up in 1969. It was a reaction to the events that had happened earlier. There had been an attack against the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, which is considered the third…