OIC information ministers’ conference opens
tions and give accurate information about the Islamic world. “The media have an important role to play in combating terrorism and Islamophobia,” Alyas said.
He said the conference will come up with appropriate solutions, develop mechanism from the experience of young people in the media and develop information in a positive way to defend the causes of the Ummah.
He emphasized the importance of working together for the welfare of humanity and motives and causes of Islamic Ummah, especially the cause of Palestine.
Akeel said information technology of the 21st century is a strong and efficient tool to generalize the mission and message of the OIC, and in defending the novel principles and values of Islam.
She said that Islamophobia and terrorism are two major issues which need attention and efforts; renewal of information strategies are required to combat these issues.
She said the OIC prepared an information strategy in line with member states’ policies to combat all related causes and information concerns within the framework of an information exchange program in the Islamic world, and minorities in the West.
Akeel said the OIC will deliberate on ways to strengthen its media visibility in championing cultural exchanges, development and peace and boosting the capacity and productivity of, and cooperation among, media institutions in the member states.
The conference is expected to issue a final ministerial communiqué and Jeddah Declaration at its conclusion.