 (BNA) The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) wants a role in peace building in war torn Lebanon after a ceasefire has been enforced, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Thursday. Abdullah, who is also OIC chairman, said every member country in the 57-member organisation must play a proactive role in the Israel- Lebanon conflict and be prepared to contribute troops for peacekeeping operations under the United Nations (UN) banner.
| “The meeting is expected to demand the inclusion of OIC member states should the United Nations decide to send a peacekeeping force to Lebanon...” |
The one-day conference, attended by several heads of state and government and foreign ministers of 18 member countries, is expected to issue a declaration condemning Israeli offensive in Lebanon and call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The meeting is also expected to demand the inclusion of OIC member states should the United Nations decide to send a peacekeeping force to Lebanon. It is also expected to urge the UN and the international community to ensure a proper coordination of humanitarian assistance from OIC member states to Lebanon and Palestine. |