OIC Chief holds meeting with Condoleezza Rice 3 New YorK

SPA - The Secretary General lamented the mounting phenomenon of
Islamophobia in the West. He also emphasized the need to rectify the
misperceptions in the Islamic world to present the non-Muslim world
as hostile to Muslims or conspiring against Islam. In this respect he
called for efforts to foster mutual understanding and respect.


The Secretary General praised the efforts exerted by the US Special
Envoy Sada Cumber, and expressed the hope that the initiative of
President Bush will be maintained under the next administration as it
proved to be useful.


Both sides expressed satisfaction over the constructive and mutually
beneficial exchange of views which took place in the meeting.