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14th General Assembly
of the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP)

23 November 2009

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc. (FIANZ), the national Muslim umbrella organisation, announced today that the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP) based in Malaysia will be holding its 14th General Assembly in Auckland from 26 November to 30 November 2009. Dr Anwar Ghani, President of FIANZ which is co-hosting the event said that about 60 delegation members from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, The Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Macau, Maldives, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, Myanmar are expected to converge in Auckland on 26 November 2009 to attend the General Assembly.

RISEAP was initiated on 11 November 1980 in Malaysia to bring together the Muslim minority countries in East Asia and the Pacific in order to pursue the collective ambitions of their respective Islamic organisations.

Dr Anwar Ghani said that the main objectives of RISEAP, besides promoting international Muslim unity in the spirit of brotherhood for the advancement of Islam, are;

FIANZ President Dr Anwar-ul Ghani

	To foster cooperation and better relationship between Muslims and non Muslims in the region and coordinate efforts towards creating a peaceful co-existence of the communities in the region.
	To support the activities of member organisations in promoting the development and practice of peace and understanding between communities through education, training and welfare activities.
	To establish charitable trust for the purpose of collecting, investing and distributing funds to support welfare activities in the region.

The opening ceremony of the General Assembly has been scheduled to take place on 28 November 2009 at 10.30 am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Auckland. Other government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and community leaders are invited to participate at the opening ceremony. The President of RISEAP, YAB Pehin Sri Dr. Abdul Taib Mahmud, who is also the Chief Minister of Sarawak will deliver keynote address at the opening ceremony on 28th November 2009. The General Assembly will be officially opened by Hon Pansy Wong, Minister for Ethnic Affairs of New Zealand.

Other events that are planned include a Public Lecture, Executive Committee Meeting, Women's Movement Meeting and the General Assembly deliberations. Following the meetings, the delegation will be given a cultural tour showcasing the pristine beauty of New Zealand as well its rich and vibrant cultural diversity.

Dr Anwar-ul Ghani
President

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (Inc.),
A United and Progressive Community

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