OIC chief lauds Iran’s Islamic culture, beautiful monuments

Isfahan, Dec 1, IRNA - Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) on Monday praised Iran’s Islamic culture and beautiful monuments. Speaking to reporters at the Isfahan Shaheed Beheshti International Airport, Iyad bin Amin Madani added that “I do feel honored being here in Iran today among my Iranian brothers.” Isfahan is one of the most beautiful, attractive cities in the Islamic World, the official noted. He praised the country’s Islamic-Iranian culture and its ancient civilization. Madani arrived in Tehran late Sunday to take part in the ongoing 10th Islamic Conference of Information Ministers. He was officially welcomed by Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Hojjatollah Ayoubi at Imam Khomeini International Airport. ICIM experts meeting kicked off here Monday morning. The two-day meeting seeks to help consolidate unity and present a proper image of Islam and Muslim states. The ministerial session will be held on December 3-4 following the experts meeting. The motto of the event is 'Media Convergence for Establishment of Peace and Calm in Islamic World'./end