SBY tells OIC to continue with internal reforms

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Mon, 03/02/2009 8:13 PM  

Yudhoyono has told the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Secretary-General Ekmeleddin Ishanoglu to continue reforming the grouping’s internal structure and to use soft power to carry out its policies, tempointeraktif.com reports. 

During a brief meeting on the sidelines of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), Yudhoyono thanked the OIC for aid sent to Aceh tsunami victims and orphans after the disaster hit the region five years ago, presidential spokesperson Dino Patti Djalal said Monday. 

“The OIC also showed its appreciation to Indonesia for its active participation in pushing for internal ref .

The organization would seek more donors to help orphans continue their education, Dino said. 

“The OIC also asked for Indonesia to continue supporting peace efforts in the Southern Philippines between the Muslim minority Moro National Liberation Front and Philippine government,” he added. (ewd)