Islam Summit With Five First Ladies

However the first ladies of only 5 member countries, most of which are Arab, responded to the invitation. Semra Sezer, the wife of President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, was among those who responded affirmatively.

Other first ladies, who will attend the summit, organized by Dr. Siti Hasmah, the wife of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Muhammed, will come from Gabon, Gambia, Pakistan, and Sudan. Nane Annan, the wife of Kofi Annan, the Secretary General of UN, is also expected to attend the summit.