Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), visited the Head Office of Muslim Aid in London on 11th March 2010 to discuss cooperation between Muslim Aid and the OIC in the area of humanitarian relief and sustainable development in countries affected by disaster and conflict.

Secretary General of the OIC Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu signs to officially join Friends of Muslim Aid

He also announced that the OIC will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen its strategic partnership with Muslim Aid.

Professor Ihsanoglu met with the Trustees and office bearers of the organisation and expressed his appreciation towards the humanitarian work that Muslim Aid is undertaking around the world. Amongst the attendees were senior members of the community, Heads of diplomatic missions, journalists and heads of NGOs.

The Secretary General said: “Muslim Aid is a great institution. Muslims in Britain and all over the world should be proud of their achievements. The OIC looks forward to strengthening its relationship with Muslim Aid.”

Secretary General of the OIC Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Muslim Aid’s Chairman Sir Iqbal Sacranie and Trustee Abdus Salaam

Sir Iqbal Sacranie, Muslim Aid’s Chairman said: “As a leading British Muslim international charity we will be delighted to work with the OIC as our strategic partner for humanitarian projects in Africa and other continents.”

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Notes to Editors

Previously, Professor Ihsanoglu participated in the inauguration of Muslim Aid’s housing project for the victims of the earthquake together with the Prime Minister of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan in 2008. 

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