Jeddah, Dhu-AlQa'dah 15, 1435, September 10, 2014, SPA -- The Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Iyad Ameen Madani, welcomed the formation of a new inclusive Iraqi government, describing it as the beginning of a defining phase, following the installation of all constitutional institutions. It also opens a promising prospect for the return of harmony among all segments of the Iraqi people and lays the foundation for the return of security and stability for Iraq and prosperity for its people. On this occasion, Madani praised the high spirit of responsibility displayed by the Iraqi politicians and their prioritization of Iraq’s higher interest to arrive at an all embracing political consensus. He expressed the hope that such consensus would help to build a secure and prosperous Iraq. The Secretary General called on the international community, in particular, Iraq’s neighbouring countries, to support the new Iraqi government to enable it accomplish the pledges it made in the road map and work with it to ensure peace and security in the region and fight extremism and terrorism. --SPA 15:41 LOCAL TIME 12:41 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w