ANKARA - Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Secretary General Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu of Turkey sent a congratulatory message to new Pope on Thursday.
Ihsanoglu said he is ready to cooperate with Pope Benedictus XVI to contribute to mutual understanding milieu and dialogue between Catholic and Islamic world, his office said.
Ihsanoglu stated that dialogue among cultures, civilizations and religions will carry humanity to peace and prosperity, adding that OIC is ready to contribute to development of peace and dialogue among peoples, countries, cultures, civilizations and religions.