The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the peace agreement reached on Saturday, 2 February 2019, between the Central African Republic government and the 14 armed groups represented at the negotiations that took place under the auspices of the African Union and hosted by the Government of the Republic of Sudan. OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen congratulated all Central African parties, the African Union, the United Nations and the Government of Sudan on this important achievement and expressed the hope that OIC Member States would participate in efforts aimed at restoring peace in the Republic of Central Africa and contribute in the realization of sustainable development in the country.