Friday 29 May 2015 - 00:04 Makkah mean time-11-8-1436
OIC Foreign Ministers meeting, Kuwait
Kuwait City (IINA) – Wrapping up their 42nd session in Kuwait on Thursday, Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegations of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) affirmed their full commitment to support the objectives and principles of the OIC in order to benefit Muslim peoples and secure their common interests through bilateral framework and the OIC framework with the aim of promoting Islamic solidarity and coordinating Joint Islamic Action.
They supported in "Kuwait Declaration", a copy of which was seen by the International Islamic News Agency (IINA), "the efforts of the Secretary General towards reform of the OIC and improvement of its capacity in all fields with the aim of upgrading its performance to confront challenges and expand its relations, including through the opening of new regional offices for the Organization to support its objectives and serve its causes and international just causes.”
Palestine
They renewed their full support for the cause of Palestine and Jerusalem and for the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination and return.
"We stress that just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East region is dependent on full Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian and Arab lands occupied in 1967, including the Syrian Arab Golan and occupied Lebanese territory, on the establishment of the Palestinian State with Jerusalem as its capital, and on finding an equitable solution to the Palestinian refugees issue, in accordance with relevant international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab peace initiative."
They expressed their support for the presentation of a new draft resolution to the Security Council in order to end Israeli occupation of Palestine and to find a final settlement for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. They condemned and renounced Israel's arrogant policies through its blockade of the Gaza Strip, building of settlements, expansion of racial segregation wall, Judaization of Jerusalem, and attempts to make it a Jewish state. They expressed their support for the measures taken by the Palestinian state to accede to international institutions, charters, treaties and protocols.
They also expressed their profound appreciation for the efforts of the OIC Secretary General to mobilize support for the Palestinian cause, and welcome the visits by the ministerial Contact Group on the City of Jerusalem to many influential states in order to support the search for a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.
They appreciated the ongoing efforts of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, chairman of the Al-Quds Committee and Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency to protect the identity of Jerusalem and support the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in the holy city and safeguard their Islamic heritage.
Yemen
They affirmed their commitment to the security and stability of Yemen and the support for the legitimacy embodied in President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi and for the conclusion of the political process in accordance with the Gulf initiative and its implementation mechanisms, the outcome of the national dialogue conference, and the Security Council resolution 2216 and other relevant resolutions.
They praised the outcome of the Riyadh conference on “Saving Yemen and Building a Federal State”, held on May 17-19 with wide participation of all Yemeni political and social forces, and civil society organizations. Also, the adoption of the “Riyadh Document” in accordance with the objectives set out by the Yemeni President in his letter to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to preserve the security and stability of Yemen in the framework of adherence to legitimacy and reject the coup against it, to reject and delegitimize the so called constitutional declaration, to return military ammunition and equipment to the State, to re-establish state authority to all Yemeni territory and bring Yemen to safety in order to enable return of normalcy, and to ensure that Yemen does not become a base for terrorist and extremism organizations”.
They called on all Yemeni political constituents to respond urgently to the request of President Hadi for resumption of dialogue with all parties.
They welcomed “Operation Restore Hope” and expressed their deep appreciation for the initiative of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for the establishment of a unified center to coordinate the provision of assistance to the Yemeni people.
They urged all states, including OIC states, regional and international organizations, including OIC bodies working in the development and humanitarian fields, to provide assistance and adopt the international program for the comprehensive economic and development support for the reconstruction of Yemen.
Syria
They called on the international community to adopt a firm position to end the violence and continued destruction of Syrian infrastructure, and to put an immediate end to bloodletting and killing of Syrians. They reaffirmed the legitimate rights of the Syrian people, and their support for a political solution based on the resolutions of the Geneva 1 Conference.
They called on all stakeholders to implement UN Security Council resolutions 2139 and 2165, and all other relevant resolutions, appraisers the State of Kuwait for hosting first, second and third conferences to support the humanitarian situation in Syria.
Libya
They noted that they are following with deep interest the ongoing security incidence and political developments in Libya, calling on all Libyan factions to assume their responsibilities to end the violence and adhere to the peaceful option for ending the crisis. They commended the efforts of the UN Special Envoy to Libya to broker a political solution to the crisis. They affirmed the need to respect the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya, to abstain from interfering in its internal affairs and preserve its full independence.
They also reaffirmed their support for the Libyan people to protect their country’s borders, halt illegal immigration, and prevent infiltration of terrorists groups and flow of weapons and military equipment.
Iraq
They noted that they are following the unfortunate developments in Iraq’s security situation, and the attempts of the so-called 'Daesh' terrorist group to undermine its security and stability. They reaffirmed their support for Iraq in preserving its security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and support the serious and dedicated endeavors of the Iraqi government to implement the national reconciliation program with a view to consolidating the internal front and strengthening the national unity of the Iraqi people.
Iran
They welcomed the framework agreement between the P5+1 Group and Iran, noting that they are looking forward to its finalization through the final signature arrangements in the end of next June. They reiterated their call to Iran to cooperate with international community to contribute to fostering peace and stability elements and to reinforce relations of good neighborliness.
Combating Terrorism
They reiterate their condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of any justification thereto, and denouncing terrorist attacks and all forms of incitement which affected many states and some OIC countries. They expressed their strong condemnation of the terrorist act which recently targeted a mosque in Al-Qateef region in Saudi Arabia, insisting in the same vein, on the need to combat terrorist groups and those who support them and their heinous practices which have nothing to do with Islam.
They also reiterate the need to work for drying out the sources of funding of terrorism and commitment to relevant UN and OIC resolutions on combating terrorism and extremism, particularly the outcome of the inter-ministerial executive committee meeting, held on 15 February 2015. They called for joint regional and international efforts to fight terrorism and extremist thought, and commended the outcome of the brainstorming session held on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the CFM in Kuwait, on importance of developing an effective strategy to combat terrorism and extremism.
They welcomed in this regard the content of Makkah Declaration adopted by the international Islamic Conference on 'Islam and the Fight against Terrorism' held in Makkah on 22-25 February 2015 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, which called for distancing the members of the Islamic Ummah, regardless of their denominational affiliations from dissents and fighting, and for developing a comprehensive strategy to dry out the sources of terrorism and extremists thought and promote trust among the youth of the Ummah.
They also reaffirmed that combating terrorism and religious extremism is not done by engaging in a conflict with the upright religion of Islam nor by propagating the concept of Islamophobia, but rather through wide cooperation, dialogue, constant communication with other societies, and through rejection of destructive ideas which incite violence and hatred, and emphasizing that the idea of openness and tolerance among peoples is first of all a human necessity advocated by divine religions.
They stress the importance of concerted efforts to consolidate cooperation among the peoples of the member states in social, cultural and development areas as well as combating poverty. In that vein, we compliment the roles played by GCC countries in offering development assistance to states suffering from development challenges.
They also welcomed the outcome of the meeting of the Executive Committee of the OIC Ministers of Foreign Affairs (15 February 2015, Jeddah) the International Conference on Counterterrorism, organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in Makkah on 22 February 2015, and the First International Summit on Combating Violent Extremism (Washington, February 2015), which further strengthen international, regional, and bilateral cooperation. They demanded joint international efforts and ideological security and military coordination to counter extremism and terrorism.
They welcome the Security Council resolution 2199 (February 2015), adopted unanimously under chapter-VII, on eliminating all sources of funding terrorism, and strengthening control in areas captured by terrorists.
They condemned the gruesome atrocities committed by all terrorist organizations, including IS, Al-Qaeda, and Jabhat Al-Nusra against innocent civilians.
They reiterated their solidarity with Mali, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Cote d’Ivoire, Comoros, Djibouti, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the People of Jammu and Kashmir, the Turkish Cypriots and the People of Kosovo, and their aspirations to live in peace, security and prosperity.
They also reiterated the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan, pursuant to relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
They expressed their solidarity with the African countries, as further reflected in the Arab-African Summit, hosted by Kuwait, in facing the security and development challenges and in combating poverty.
Rohingya Muslims
They denounced the practices against the Muslim Rohingya in Arakan region, Myanmar, and called on the international community and the member states to provide humanitarian assistance. They also called on the Islamic Group in Europe and Geneva to shed light on this issue and to mobilize international support to prevent their persecution and deprivation of their legitimate rights.
OIC 10-year Program of Action
They praised the endeavors of the Secretary General and the Expert Group in relation to the new OIC 10-year Program of Action (2016-2025), which would advance socio-economic, humanitarian, scientific, and development fields to counter the challenges faced by the Islamic Ummah in the 21st Century.
43rd Session of CFM, 2016
They expressed appreciation of Uzbekistan’s decision to host the 43rd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in 2016.
Kuwait
They extended their congratulations to Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait on the occasion of bestowal of honor on the State of Kuwait as a Center of Humanitarian Action, which reflects the role undertaken by the State of Kuwait in the humanitarian and development areas.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the OIC foreign ministers, heads of delegations and the participants extended their deepest thanks and gratitude to Sheikh Sabah and to the People and government of Kuwait for warm hospitality and excellent organization.
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