By IINA,
Jeddah : The Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu called upon all Lebanese parties to observe calm and self-restraint and to resume peaceful dialogue to resolve the political crisis. In a statement, he pledged OIC’s full support for the resumption of dialogue between the warring parties. Prof. Ihsanoglu expressed his deep concern over the armed clashes and the tension currently prevailing in Lebanon.
The OIC Chief called upon all parties to synergize their efforts for the election of a President for the Republic within the framework of the Arab initiative which called for the Chief of Staff, General Michel Suleiman, to be installed as President as soon as possible.
He cautioned that the current crisis in Lebanon is the worst since the civil war. On behalf of the Islamic Ummah, Prof. Ihsanoglu urged the Lebanese parties, not to let themselves drifted towards the abyss of internal strife, and called upon them to abide by the tenants and teachings of Islam, to avoid any bloodshed and resolve their dispute peacefully. The Secretary General is undertaking contacts with various leaders in Lebanon to discuss the steps that need to be taken in the face of the recent developments and to work together for an immediate end to the crisis.