Jeddah, January 10, 2010, SPA -- The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has welcomed the announced commitment by the Acting Head of State of Guinea, General Sekouba Konate towards a rapid return to the constitutional order in Guinea through creation of a new peaceful transition authority that would soon set the dates for democratic elections. "As a member of the International Contact Group on Guinea, and in view of the strong solidarity of the Muslim World with the people of Guinea, the Organization of the Islamic Conference pledges support to the realization of a speedy democratic transition in Guinea in full respect of the interest of the Guinean people, basic principles of democracy, rule of law and fundamental human rights," said the OIC in a press statement issued here yesterday. --SPA 11:40 LOCAL TIME 08:40 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/736308