Jeddah, Muharram 23, 1438, Oct 24, 2016, SPA -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed satisfaction with the decree issued by the Malian Government for the installation of the interim authorities as announced by the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement Follow-up Committee (AFC), at its 12th ordinary session held in Bamako on 19-20 October 2016. The Secretary General, Iyad bin Ameen Madani, recalled that the interim authorities fall under the political and institutional issues as per the Agreement's provisions and that the implementation of these measures was a significant stepping stone in the peace process in Mali. In addition, he also affirmed that these decisions are reflective of the political will of the Malian Government, which he praised for its courage and spirit of sacrifice in favour of the establishment of peace in the country in general and in the North in particular. He also expressed his satisfaction with the commitment, in parallel, of the High Representative of the President of the Republic in the follow-up of the Agreement's implementation; as well as the Malian Prime Minister's effective action to bring together so promptly the Malian parties in order for them to smooth out their differences in favour of a common understanding of the execution of the Governmental decree. Madani launched an appeal to the various movements and parties to the Agreement to contribute their utmost efforts and sacrifices and fully assume their duties at this particularly crucial juncture in the peace process. Lastly, he reiterated the unfailing support of the OIC for the implementation of the Agreement which represents the only guarantee for peace, reconciliation and political stability in Mali. --SPA 18:21 LOCAL TIME 15:21 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w