The secretary-general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed his appreciation for the Thai government's efforts to bring an end to the southern unrest, a junta spokesman said. The spokesman said Iyad Ameen Madani, the 10th OIC secretary-general, made the remark at a meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House Tuesday, said deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak. He also suggested the government exploit political mechanisms in its peace talks with the southern insurgents. Meanwhile, Gen Prayut told the OIC secretary-general the government was working on southern development projects to complement the talks.