14 February 2012
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National News
The Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H. E. Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu will address the National Press Club.
Professor Ihsanoğlu will speak on the topic of "Transition and Change: The OIC and the Islamic World". The address will take place on 15 February from 11:45am to 1:30pm.
The OIC is the second-largest international organisation after the United Nations, with 57 member states. It represents the voice of the global Islamic community.
Professor Ihsanoğlu has held the role of OIC Secretary General since 2005 and has a significant international profile beyond the Middle East. He has been active in promoting international peace and security and economic development as well as addressing "Islamaphobia" in the West.
The Secretary General's visit reflects a joint commitment by Australi and the OIC to deepen engagement. Australia's Foreign Minister, The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, addressed the OIC Foreign Ministers' meeting last year in Kazhakstan. In June 2011, Australia's first Special Envoy to the OIC, Mr Ahmed Fahour (CEO, Australia Post) was appointed.
Bookings for the Secretary General's address can be made on the National Press Club website. Please click here for more information.