The Secretariat General of the Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Conference expressed deep sorrow at the death of President Yassir Arafat of Palestine, and shared sympathy with his family and the Palestinian people on the sad demise of the Palestinian leader who passed away earlier today in Paris. In a statement issued here today, the Secretariat General of the OIC appealed to Almighty Allah to bestow mercy on the soul of Arafat and reward him a residence in paradise. The statement also conveyed condolences to the Arab and Islamic nations on this sad accident. It urged the Palestinian people to resort to unity to achieve their goals of liberty, independence, end of occupation, and establishment of an independent state with Alquds as its capital. The statement described Arafat as a model for determination and steadfast for national principles.
