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ON THE SITUATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the OIC which emphasize the commitment of the Islamic Ummah to the consolidation of international peace and security; Bearing in mind the obligation of all States to act in conformity with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter; Reaffirming all OIC resolutions and declarations relating to the just struggle of the Bosnian people for peace, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular the Sarajevo Declaration of Friendship and Partnership adopted by the Enlarged Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina on 10 April, 1996; and also the Declaration on Bosnia adopted by the Ministerial Meeting of OIC Contact Group on Bosnia-Herzegovina, held in Tehran on 6 December, 1997,
ACTION PROGRAMME ON BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
The Twenty Fifth session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better futre for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah ) held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida 1418H (15 - 17 March 1998), Bearing in mind the Resolution on the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (7/8-P (IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Tehran from 9 to 11 December1997, the Special Declaration on Current Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina, held in Tehran on the 7th of December 1997, The Declaration on Friendship and Partnership, adopted by the Enlarged Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Contact Group, held in Sarajevo, on the 10th April 1996, as well as relevant OIC resolutions relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina ; Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the OIC which emphasize the commitment of the Islamic Ummah to consolidation of international peace and security ; Bearing in mind the obligations of all states to act in conformity with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter ; Reaffirming the commitment of the OIC Member States to preserve the internationally recognized legal continuity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, its international personality as the State with two multiethnic entities, and fully supporting its peaceful and democratic reintegration as a sovereign democratic, multiethnic and civic state ; Reiterating the position of the OIC Member States to participate fully in the implementation of the spirit and of all the provisions of the Dayton peace Agreement; Emphasizing the crucial importance of the acceleration the process of the full effective, consistent, impartial an legally founded implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement; Underlining the need for the uncompromised and impartial implementation of the decisions and programmes of the Peace Implementation Council, adopted in London, 4 and 5 December 1996, in Bonn, 9-11 December 1997 and the Political Declaration of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, held in Sintra, Portugal, 30th of May 1997 , in order to stabilize the peace and speed-up the process of implementation of the civilian part of the Peace Agreement, preventing the derailing of the whole process by the internal factors of obstructions; Aware of the massive destruction of infrastructure and production capacities, enormous human losses, hundreds of thousands of refugees and displaced persons, unprecedented destruction and devastation of cultural and religions objects, serious social problems and the consequences on the social and political life, as well as peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Fully aware of the considerable efforts made by the international community, including the OIC Member countries in the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, express the concern over the potential of putting in jeopardy the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a civic democratic and multiethnic, multicultural and multireligious state; Reconfirming the concrete support of the OIC Member Countries and the OIC institutions through the Peace Implementation Council and pledges through the International Programme for the Reconstruction, through bilateral assistance and cooperation and, particularly, through the OIC Assistance Mobilisation Group for Bosnia and Herzegovina; Proceeding from the spirit of the Sarajevo Declaration of the Friendship and Partnership of the Enlarged Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina, held in Sarajevo on the 10th of April 1996, and the decision of the 24th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Jakarta from 9 to 13 December 1996, to renew and adopt the action programme, Decides:
ON JAMMU AND KASHMIR DISPUTE The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Reaffirming the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Conference which emphasize the common goals and destiny of the peoples of the Islamic Ummah; Emphasizing the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and recalling the UN resolutions relevant to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute which remain unimplemented; Recalling that the Simla Agreement signed between the Governments of India and Pakistan calls for a final settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue; Reaffirming the importance of the universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination enshrined in the Charters of the OIC and the United Nations; Recalling the Special Declarations on Jammu and Kashmir adopted by the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and the Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Summit held in Casablanca and Islamabad in 1994 and 1997 respectively as well as all relevant paragraphs of the Tehran Declaration of the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit of December, 1997 and all previous OIC resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute; Expressing concern at the alarming increase in the indiscriminate use of force and gross violations of human rights committed against innocent Kashmiris; Recalling the Report of the OIC Fact Finding Mission on the situation in Kashmir following its visit to Azad Jammu and Kashmir in February 1993, and regretting that the human rights situation in Indian held Jammu and Kashmir remains grave; Regretting also that the Government of India has not responded favourably so far to the offer of the Good Offices Mission made by the Twentieth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and renewed by the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Sessions of the Islamic Summit Conference; Further regretting that the OIC Fact Finding Mission was not allowed to visit Indian held Jammu and Kashmir; Noting the report of the Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir and endorsing the recommendations contained therein; Taking note of the strong condemnation by Pakistan and the True Representatives of the Kashmiri people, including the leadership of the All Parties Hurrieyet Conference of the deplorable act of hostage taking by "e;Al-Faran"e; and calling for the immediate and safe release of all the hostages; Taking note of the Memorandum submitted by the True Representatives of Jammu and Kashmir; Encouraging and supporting the dialogue between Pakistan and India aimed at resolving all outstanding issues including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir,
ON THE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and resolutions of the Islamic Conferences, which emphasize the common goals and destiny of the peoples of the Islamic Ummah; Reaffirming anew the right of all peoples to decide the form of government they wish to have and to choose their own political, economic and social systems, free from all forms of foreign intervention, coercion or pressure; Recalling the principled stand adopted by the Islamic Conference in its resolutions on Afghanistan since January 1980; Reiterating its commitment to the promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan and to the safeguarding of the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of this country; Recalling all relevant U.N. resolutions on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and stability; Noting the establishment of the Islamic State in Afghanistan and successful conclusion of the Afghan Jihad; Recalling the Afghan Peace Accord signed in Islamabad and ratified at Makkah Al-Mukarramah on 18 Ramadan, 1413H (11 March 1993) as well as in Tehran; Noting with serious concern that the Afghan parties have not been able, so far, to evolve a national consensus as a consequence of which the political crisis has deepened and the armed conflict has continued; Seriously concerned over the tragic humanitarian dimensions of this conflict which has caused immense loss of life, wide spread destruction, deprivation and famine in various parts of Afghanistan as well as large scale exodus of refugees and displacement of population within Afghanistan; Reaffirming the need for scrupulous respect for the principle of non-intervention and non-interference in Afghanistan; and stressing that the main responsibility for finding a political solution to the conflict lies with the Afghan people themselves; Expressing concern over the production of illicit drugs; Underlining the importance of providing humanitarian, rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan and the urgent need to take international actions in this regard,
ON SITUATION IN SOMALIA
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference; Recalling all relevant resolutions of the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers and resolutions adopted by the Sixth , Seventh and Eighth Sessions of the Islamic Summit Conference on the situation in Somalia; Gravely concerned about the destruction of Somalia as a result of the civil war which caused immense suffering to its people and has serious implications for the national unity, territorial integrity and political independence of this Islamic country; Commending the timely initiative of His Excellency Abdou Diouf, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairman of the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in proposing that the 47th Session of the UN General Assembly convene an International Conference for Peace and National Reconciliation in Somalia; Appreciating the initiative of H.E. Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen by inviting the Somali factions to hold a Somali national reconciliation conference in Sana'a; Noting with satisfaction the efforts made by the Organization of Islamic Conference to promote peace and national reconciliation in Somalia, in cooperation with the United Nations, the League of Arab States and the Organization of African Unity, in the framework of joint approach, which has produced positive results; Taking Note of all relevant Security Council Resolutions on Somalia; Noting also the signing, in March 1993, of the Addis Ababa Agreement for Peace and National Reconciliation in Somalia as well as the positive results of the consultations held between the Somali factions in Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia and Yemen; Commending the tremendous efforts made by the international community in providing relief and humanitarian assistance to the victims of war and famine in Somalia through effective and coordinated efforts under the framework of the Security Council; Encouraging the ongoing efforts of the regional States and the Organization of African Unity for promoting peace in Somalia; Having followed with interest the meetings which took place in Cairo of the different Somali parties and heads of Somali factions Having considered the Report of the Secretary General on the situation in Somalia (Document No.ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.4),
ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF IRAQI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE STATE OF KUWAIT AND THE NECESSITY FOR IRAQ TO IMPLEMENT ALL THE RELEVANT SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Having taken cognizance of the report submitted by the Secretary General on the consequences of Iraqi aggression against the State of Kuwait and the necessity for Iraq to implement all the relevant Security Council Resolutions (Document No.ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.5); Considering the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter which call for strengthening Islamic solidarity among Member States; Taking note of recent developments in the situation between Iraq and Kuwait; Mindful of the fundamental interests of the Islamic Ummah and of Islamic solidarity,
OF THE AGGRESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AGAINST THE AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference; Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the occupation of more than 20% of Azeri territory; Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one million Azeri displaced persons and refugees resulting from Armenian aggression and magnitude and severity of humanitarian problems; Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular, the resolution No.12/8-P (IS), adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran from 9 to 11 Shaaban, 1418H (9-11 December 1997); Conscious of the threat posed to international peace and security by the Armenian aggression; Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full implementation of Security Council resolutions; Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of the conflict; Reaffirming all Member States respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Reaffirming also that acquisition of land by use of force cannot be recognized. Noting also the destructive influence of the policy of aggression of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process in the OSCE framework; Taking note of the Report of the Secretary General on the Aggression of the Republic of Armenian Against the Republic of Azerbaijan (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.6),
ON THE RIGHT OF THE GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE'S LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA TO RECEIVE REPARATIONS FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM U.S. AGGRESSION IN 1986
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Proceeding from its belief in the common destiny of Islamic States and in solidarity among themselves; Taking into consideration the obligation of all states to refrain from the threat or use of force; Recalling all Islamic resolutions which condemned the said aggression and confirmed the right of Libya to receive just reparations for the material and human losses resulting from that aggression; Recalling also UN General Assembly Resolution No. 38/41 condemning the aggression and the right of the Jamahiriya to demand appropriate reparations for the material and human losses incurred; Recalling also the General Assembly Document No. A/42/412DD1 dated 27 July, 1987 submitted by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya concerning the losses; Referring to the relevant declarations, communiqués and resolutions adopted by Arab, African and Non-Aligned Summit Conferences,
ON CRISIS BETWEEN THE GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE'S LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA AND THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED KINGDOM.
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Having considered the item concerning the current crisis between the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, on the one hand, and the United States of America and the United Kingdom on the other; and having also considered the relevant report of the Secretary General; Guided by the OIC Charter which calls for solidarity among the Member States; Emphasizing the principles of the Charter of the United Nations which stipulate that all Member States are committed to refrain from the use or the threat of use of force in their international relations, and the settlement of their disputes by peaceful means; Taking note of the verdict given by the International Court of Justice on 27.2.1998 related to its competence and acceptance to consider the case, thus putting back the case on its legal track. Expressing deep appreciation of the position and the positive initiatives undertaken by Great Jamahiriya aimed at finding a peaceful solution of this crisis acceptable to all parties; Referring to the resolutions of previous Islamic Conferences, the resolutions and declarations adopted by regional organizations, especially the resolutions passed by the League of Arab States and the declaration adopted by the Summit Conference of the Organization of African Unity at its 33rd Session held in Harare from 2 to 4 June 1997 and the Final Communique of the Non-Aligned Movement, namely, resolutions which on the whole stipulate that, inter alia, if these Western States persist in their refusal to respond to positive initiatives put forward by the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and which are always supported by the said regional Organizations, those Organizations shall look into other means of alleviating the sufferings of the Libyan Arab people. Expressing its regret over the disregarding and neglecting by the other parties concerned of the initiatives of the Great Jamahiriya and the constructive efforts exerted by regional organizations to settle this crisis; Expressing its deep concern over the humanitarian and material damages inflicted upon the Libyan Arab people and the peoples of neighbouring states as a result of the unjust sanctions imposed in implementation of UN Security Council resolutions Nos. 748/92 and 883/93; Warning against the risks posed by the continuation of this crisis to the security and safety of this region and their adverse effect on international peace and security,
ON SOLIDARITY WITH THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN AND THE GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE'S LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA ON THE D'AMATO LAW
The Twenty-fifth Seof the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quidah, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Recalling resolution No.15/8-P (IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and resolution No. 15/24-P of the Twenty-fourth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers as well as U.N. General Assembly resolution No.51/22 titled "e;Elimination of Coercive Economic Measures as a Political and Economic Compulsion"e;; Believing in the objectives and principles of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in strengthening Islamic solidarity among the Member States and taking the necessary measures to promote peace and security based on justice; Conforming with the general international orientation towards freedom of trade exchanges and economic transactions; Reiterating that the unilateral measures which affect other parties and attempts to impose the domestic laws on the territories of other countries run counter to the principles of international law that govern inter-state relations,
ON THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Reaffirming the previous resolutions of the Islamic Conferences on the question of Cyprus which express firm support for the rightful cause of the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus who constitutes an integral part of the Islamic world; Recalling that in the more than 30 years since the establishment of UNFYCYP, it has not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem; Calling for a just political settlement by respecting the legitimate aspirations of the Turkish Cypriot side; Emphasizing in this regard the key importance of respecting the principles of equal political status in the attainment of a freely negotiated and mutually acceptable solution; Reiterating its support for the efforts of the UN Secretary General under his mission of good offices towards a negotiated settlement mutually acceptable to both sides; Welcoming in this context, the resumption of direct talks between the two sides in Cyprus at Troutbeck and Glion and subsequent direct talks in Nicosia on humanitarian and normalization issues under the auspices of UN Secretary General's Representative; Regretting that outside developments raising the possibility of EU membership of the Greek Cypriot side have hampered progress at these talks; Welcoming the fact that the Turkish Cypriot side has accepted the UN sponsored package of military confidence building currently being discussed under UNFYCYP auspices; Calling on the Greek Cypriot side to show a reciprocal constructive approach by accepting this proposal; Considering that the excessive rearmament and purchase of S-300 missiles and the establishment of a military air base in Paphos by the Greek Cypriot side further deepen the existing mistrust between the two sides and constitute a threat to peace and stability in the island and the region; Recalling its resolution adopted at the 24th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers as well as the resolution adopted by the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference which decided the enhancement of the participation of the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus in the Organization of the Islamic Conference; Noting in this regard its resolution adopted at the 24th Session of ICFM as well as resolution No.16/8-P (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference; Appreciating the economic study on the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus undertaken by the Islamic Development Bank; Having considered in this context the request of the Turkish Cypriot side for full membership in the Organization of the Islamic Conference; Expressing its solidarity with the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a just and mutually acceptable settlement; Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary General on the situation in Cyprus contained in document No.ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.10),
ON THE COMORIAN ISLAND OF MAYOTTE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Recalling the relevant resolutions of the Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences on the Comorian Island of Mayotte as well as the relevant UN General Assembly resolutions affirming the territorial unity of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros which is composed of four Islands: Grande-Comore, Mayotte, Moheli and Anjouan; Bearing in mind the pledges made by France on the eve of the referendum for self-determination of 22 December 1974 held in the Comoros, to respect the territorial integrity of the Archipelago on its accession to independence; Convinced that a just and lasting solution to the quest of Mayotte is to be found in respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Comoro Archipelago; Also bearing in mind the wish expressed by the Government of France to seek a just solution to the problem; Taking note of the repeated wish of the Government of the Comoros to initiate as soon as possible a frank and serious dialogue with the French Government and the representatives of the inhabitants of Mayotte with a view to accelerating the return of the Comorian Island of Mayotte to the Islamic Federal Republic of Comoros; Considering that the separation of the Island of Mayotte from the other Comorian Islands constitutes a grave violation of the territorial integrity of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, and is a serious impediment to the harmonious economic development of that country; Bearing in mind also the decisions of the Organization of African Unity, the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the United Nations on this question; Noting with appreciation the relevant report of the Secretary General (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.11),
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ON THE SITUATION IN KOSOVO
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference which emphasize the commitment of the Islamic Ummah to the consolidation of international peace and security; Bearing in mind the obligation of all States to act in conformity with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter; Noting the UN General Assembly resolutions 49/201 of 23 December 1994, 50/190 of December 1995 and 51/111 of 12 December 1996; Expressing serious concern over the alarming increase in human rights violations in Kosovo by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the continuing and systematic harassment, and persecution of Muslims of various ethnic origins in Kosovo, imprisonment of members of political parties, human rights workers, and journalists, the brutalities, arbitrary charges, seizures, arrests, forced eviction, torture, ill-treatment of detainees, even killings, the discrimination in the administration of justice, arbitrary dismissal of civil servants, elimination of the Albanian language from the educational system, the closing of schools and universities, as well as all cultural and scientific institutions and, as a result, Muslims of various origins in Kosovo are forced to emigrate, without any guarantees to return, thus pursuing the escalation of the ethnic cleansing policy in Kosovo; Expressing further concern that these massive and systematic violations of all human and political rights pose a threat to peace and security in the region,
ON THE DEVELOPMENTS TAKING PLACE IN THE WORLD, ESPECIALLY IN EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ISLAMIC WORLD
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Recalling all Islamic relevant resolutions, in particular Resolution No.19/8-P(IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on the developments taking place in the world, especially in Eastern and Central Europe and their effects on the Islamic World as well as the Dakar Declaration adopted by the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference; Recognizing that the current international situation is characterized by instability and uncertainty, especially for the developing countries; Being aware that the present situation requires the Islamic States to contribute effectively towards the establishment of a New World Order based on justice and equality for all, which should be an objective of Joint Islamic Action within the framework of the OIC; Having taken cognizance of the current developments in the world in general and in Eastern and Central Europe and Central Asia in particular in the political, economic and social fields, and the repercussions thereof on the Muslim Ummah; Deeply concerned over the situation in the Balkans arising from Serbian aggressive and expansionist policies which threaten the peace and security of the region as a whole; Taking note of the fact that developments in Eastern and Central Europe in the political, economic and social fields and the growing interdependence between East and West have led to increase in the flow of financial resources to East European countries with implications for the Islamic world; Expressing concern over the immigration and the settlement of European and other nationals of Jewish faith in the occupied Arab and Palestinian territories; Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.13),
ON THE SECURITY AND SOLIDARITY OF ISLAMIC STATES
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998), Recalling the resolve of Member States expressed in accordance with the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Conference to unite their efforts in order to secure universal peace which ensures security, freedom and justice for their people and all peoples throughout the world; Recalling also the purposes and principles of the UN Charter; Mindful of the objectives and principles enshrined in the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, especially the objectives of promoting Islamic solidarity among Member States and strengthening their capacity to safeguard their security, sovereignty, independence and national rights; Stressing the right of every Member State to maintain its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity; Recalling all previous resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on this subject; Recalling also resolution 44/51 of the UN General Assembly entitled "e;Protection and Security of Small States"e; adopted by the 44th Session of the UN General Assembly in 1989; Reaffirming the importance of the establishment of peace and security in the Islamic world and the consolidation of the climate of mutual confidence and solidarity between the Islamic countries as well as their cooperation in all fields; Reaffirming the right of all Member States to preserve their national security and territorial integrity; Bearing in mind the recommendations and proposals of the inter-governmental experts' group set up to study this matter; Taking into account the rapid and profound changes taking place in the system of international relations and its impact on different regions and states throughout the world and particularly across the Islamic world; Considering the continued occupation of Palestine, Al-Quds Al-Sharif and of the other Arab territories and the continued denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people as constituting a serious threat to the security of Islamic States and world peace; Expressing its deep concern at the threats to the security of Member States and proliferation of crises and conflicts affecting Islamic countries and peoples as well as at the threats and challenges to the solidarity of the Islamic Ummah in all spheres of life and reaffirming the necessity to safeguard the Islamic values and identity; Recalling the provisions of the Dakar Declaration adopted by the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference which affirms the resolve of Member States to contribute actively towards the establishment of a New International Order based on peace and progress and respect for international legality and capable of guaranteeing justice and equality for all; Determined to vigorously oppose foreign domination, aggression, alien occupation, hegemonism and spheres of influence, which result in the limitation of the freedom of member States to determine their own political systems and pursue economic, social and cultural development without any coercion, intimidation and pressure from outside; Emphasizing the absolute right of each Member State to preserve its natural resources and to use them for the benefit, welfare and progress of their people; Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic States (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.14); Also taking note of the report submitted by the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic States which was constituted by the Secretary General in implementation of Resolution 18/7-P (IS) of the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference; Further taking note of the report submitted by the Second Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Group of Experts held in Jeddah on 23 October 1996 pursuant to Resolution No. 17/23-P of the 23rd Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers,
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