BANJUL, REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
\n25-26 SHAWWAL 1445 AH
\n(MAY 4-5, 2024 CE)
\nIn the Name Allah, Most Gracious, Merciful Merciful<\/p>\n
\n1. At the kind invitation and under the chairmanship of H.E. Adama Barrow, President of the
\nRepublic of The Gambia, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the
\nOrganization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit
\nConference (Banjul Summit: Strengthening Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for
\nSustainable Development) in Banjul, Republic of The Gambia.<\/p>\n
2. The Conference expressed its profound gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its
\nexemplary chairmanship of the 14th Islamic Summit Conference. The wise leadership of the
\nCustodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was also
\nrecognized and appreciated. The Conference highly commended the initiatives and efforts
\nmade by Saudi Arabia to promote joint Islamic action and serve Islamic causes.<\/p>\n
3. The Conference offered condolences to the leadership, government and people of the State of
\nKuwait on the great loss of the death of His Highness the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad
\nAl-Jaber Al-Sabah, may Allah have mercy upon him, and extending congratulations to His
\nHighness the Emir of the country Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may Allah
\nprotect and preserve him, upon assuming power succeeding the late Emir.<\/p>\n
4. The Conference reaffirmed its commitment to the principles and goals outlined in the OIC
\nCharter. It emphasized the importance of unifying the ranks of the Islamic world and
\nstrengthening solidarity and cooperation to tackle the various challenges faced by both the
\nIslamic world and the world as a whole. The Conference also underscored the need to advance
\njoint Islamic action in a way that serves common interests and achieves the aspirations of the
\nMember States and their peoples.<\/p>\n
\nPolitical Affairs:
\n5. The Conference re-emphasized the centrality of the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif
\nfor the Muslim Ummah, reaffirming its principled and continued all-level support to the
\nPalestinian people to regain their inalienable legitimate national rights, including their right to
\nself-determination and the establishment of the independent and sovereign State of Palestine
\nalong the 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. It also reaffirmed the need to
\nprotect the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes in accordance with Resolution
\n194 and to roundly counter any denial of these rights.<\/p>\n
6. The Conference affirmed State of Palestine\u2019s full sovereignty over Al-Quds Al-Sharif, its
\neternal capital, its rejection and standing against any Israeli decisions or measures aimed at
\nJudaizing it and establishing its colonial occupation on it, being null and void and illegal
\nunder International Law and the relevant UN Resolutions; calls for strengthening efforts to
\npreserve the Arab identity of Al-Qud Al-Sharif, and protect the Islamic and Christian holy sites
\ntherein; condemns any party that acknowledges Al-Quds as an alleged capital of Israel, the
\noccupying power, considering it as an illegal and irresponsible step and as an assault on the
\nhistorical, legal and national rights of the Palestinian People and the Islamic Ummah.<\/p>\n
7. The Conference condemned the Israeli occupation\u2019s aggressions on the Islamic and Christian
\nsanctities in Al-Quds and its illegal measures that violate the right to freedom of worship and
\nthe sanctity of the holy sites; affirmed the necessity of respecting the existing legal status of
\nthe holy sites, especially the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque with its entire area of 144 acres, as an
\nexclusive place of worship for Muslims only, and that the Jordanian Administration of the
\nEndowments of Al-Quds and the Affairs of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque is the body having
\nthe exclusive authority to manage and maintain the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as
\nregulate entry into it, as part of the historical Hashemite guardianship of the Islamic and
\nChristian holy sites in Al-Quds.<\/p>\n
8. The Conference affirmed its standing against the crime of genocide being committed by the
\nIsraeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip and
\nthroughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and against
\nIsrael\u2019s endeavors to forcibly displace them from their land, through killing, blockade,
\nstarvation and mass and systematic destruction of civilian properties and infrastructures,
\nincluding health and education facilities, which claimed the lives of over 34500 Palestinian
\ncitizens, and injured over 77500 others, the majority of whom are women and children, in
\naddition to the displacement of over 1.7 million Palestinians from their homes; called for an
\nimmediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire, the cessation of the Israeli aggression on
\nthe Palestinian people in Gaza, and the immediate implementation of the UNSC Resolution
\n2728 (2024), as well as for providing humanitarian and medical aid and relief, providing water,
\nelectricity and shelter, and opening humanitarian corridors through all possible means for the
\nunhindered and adequate delivery of urgent assistance to the Gaza Strip; and called for
\ncompliance with UNSC Resolution 2720 (2023) demanding immediate, safe and unhindered
\ndelivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n
9. The Conference stressed the responsibility of all States to fully comply with the provisional
\nmeasures ordered by the International Court of Justice in the case filed by the Republic of South
\nAfrica relating to the violation by Israel, the occupying power, of the Convention on the
\nPrevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide; called for refraining from any measures
\ncontributing to the continuation of this heinous crime, and supported all international efforts
\naimed at prosecuting and holding the Israeli occupation accountable for its crimes.<\/p>\n
10. The Conference called on all States to take the needed measures to prevent Israel, the
\noccupying power, from continuing its crimes against the Palestinian people, and to take
\npractical steps to stop its flagrant violations of international law, including the continuation of
\ncolonial settlement, the expansion and annexation policies, and other racial discrimination
\npolicies; called for imposing sanctions on Israel, the occupying power, and halting the export
\nof weapons and ammunition used by its army to perpetrate the crime of genocide in Gaza, along
\nwith the crimes committed by the terrorist settlers and the killing of Palestinians in the West
\nBank including the Al-Quds Al-Sharif city; Called for the implementation of UNSC
\nResolution 2334 of 2016, and for providing the Palestinian people with the necessary protection
\nagainst the Israeli occupation\u2019s brutality; Stressed that it fully and absolutely rejects and stands
\ncollectively against any attempts at individual or collective forced transfer, displacement, exile,
\nor deportation of the Palestinian people, whether inside the Gaza Strip or the West Bank,
\nincluding Al-Quds Al-Sharif, or outside their territories to any other destination, whatever it is,
\nas this amounts to a war crime and a crime against humanity.<\/p>\n
11. The Conference emphasized that peace, security and stability in the region can only be
\nachieved by ending the Israeli colonial occupation along with all the Israeli illegal policies and
\ncriminal practices against the Palestinian people; called on the States and international
\ninstitutions to take practical steps that would enable the Palestinian people to gain their
\ninalienable rights, particularly their right to self-determination, independence and return, based<\/p>\n
on international law and the resolutions of international legitimacy, as well as to counter all the
\nsteps that undermine these rights and act diligently to stop them, starting with holding the
\noccupation accountable for its crimes against the Palestinian people, and to put into effect the
\ntwo-State solution with meaningful and irreversible steps; and called, in this regard, for
\nconvening an international peace conference that would lay the ground for ending the
\noccupation, implementing the relevant United Nations Resolutions, and achieving peace based
\non justice and law.<\/p>\n
12. The Conference affirmed the unwavering support of Member States to the struggle of
\nthe Palestinian people to realize their inalienable rights, the full membership of Palestine in
\nthe United Nations and all the resolutions related to the Palestinian Cause in international fora,
\nand calls on the Member States to be committed to that; reaffirmed that any position to the
\ncontrary would be considered a departure from the Charter and Resolutions of the
\nOrganization; Called on all the States that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine,
\ndeclared in 1988 in Algeria, to take such a step as an embodiment of the right of the Palestinian
\npeople to self-determination, being a prerequisite for supporting the solution based on the
\nresolutions of international legitimacy; and called on the Islamic Group at international
\norganizations and all capitals to mobilize the necessary international support for that.<\/p>\n
13. The Conference affirmed its support for the Palestinian government\u2019s program for
\nhumanitarian aid and immediate relief for the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip,
\nreconstruction, recovery, and the stabilization of the financial and economic situation in the
\nOccupied Palestinian Territory; condemned the colonial occupation authorities’ piracy of the
\nPalestinian tax money; and called for enforcing all the relevant resolutions, including those
\nregarding support and expansion of economic empowerment program for the Palestinian
\npeople, as well as providing urgent support for UNRWA so that it can continue carrying out its
\nmandated tasks.<\/p>\n
14. The Conference affirmed its respect for the legitimacy of the Palestinian Liberation
\nOrganization, the sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, headed by H.E.
\nPresident Mahmoud Abbas, and commended his efforts for Palestinian national
\nreconciliation; called on Palestinian factions and forces to expedite the completion of national
\nreconciliation; and appreciated the role of Egypt and all efforts exerted in this regard.<\/p>\n
15. The Conference affirmed its support for the UNRWA, rejected any impingement on to its role,
\ndenounced all the pressures and blackmail to which the Agency is exposed in view of the tragic
\nconditions in the Gaza Strip and the scarcity of resources and aid, including the ongoing
\nincitement campaign practiced by the Israeli occupation government against UNRWA and its
\ndesire to terminate its existence; condemned the suspension by some countries of their financial
\nsupport to the Agency and demanded that they immediately abandon this position and increase
\ntheir financial support; and stressed the ongoing support for the Agency\u2019s role until the plight
\nof the Palestinian refugees ends according to a just and comprehensive solution that guarantees
\ntheir right to return to the homes from which they were displaced, and to restore their property
\nin accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy, and as stipulated in UNGA
\nResolution 194 of December 11, 1948. In this regard, the Conference emphasizes the
\nresponsibility of the United Nations towards the Palestinian Cause in all its aspects, including
\nthe Palestinian refugee issue, and the centrality of the continued work of the UNRWA in
\nalleviating the plight of the Palestinian refugees, helping to provide regional stability, and
\nproviding vital services to nearly 5.5 million Palestinian refugees. It also urgently called on
\nMember States to provide sustainable financial contributions and resources, and appreciated,
\nin this regard, the efforts of member states that mobilized resources to support the UNRWA so
\nthat it can continue carrying out its tasks and responsibilities and maintain the role played by
\nArab countries hosting Palestinian refugees.<\/p>\n
16. The Conference renewed its solidarity and political and economic support for Lebanon and its
\ngovernment in order to enhance stability, achieve prosperity, and preserve national unity and
\nsovereignty over all Lebanese territories; The Conference affirmed its rejection and
\ncondemnation of Israel\u2019s continued attacks on Lebanese territory and its violations of
\nLebanon\u2019s sovereignty by land, sea and air, its repeated targeting of civilians, paramedics and
\npress reporters, its use of internationally-prohibited weapons, and its jamming of air navigation
\nsystems, which threatens the safety of civil aviation. The Conference called for the full and
\ncomprehensive implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701, and Israel\u2019s withdrawal to the
\ninternationally recognized borders in southern Lebanon, including the Shebaa Farms, Kfar
\nShuba Hills, kharaj Al Mari town (urban expansion of Al-Ghajar village). The Conference
\nstressed the need to put an end once and for all to Israel\u2019s violations, while emphasizing
\nLebanon\u2019s right to self-defence, standing against any Israeli aggression, and fully liberating its
\nentire territory using all legitimate means. The Conference also expressed its support to
\nLebanon\u2019s right to benefiting from its oil and gas resources in its exclusive economic zone.
\nThe Conference underscored its support to Lebanon in dealing with the crisis of Syrian refugees
\nto its territory, while stressing the need to ensure their safe and dignified return to Syria, as
\nLebanon is no longer able to bear the burden of hosting them.<\/p>\n
17. The Conference emphasized the importance it gives to the preservation of Syria\u2019s unity,
\nsecurity, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. It also reaffirmed its support for a
\npolitical solution to the Syrian crisis based on the Final Communiqu\u00e9 of the Action Group for
\nSyria (Geneva Communiqu\u00e9 1) and UN Security Council Resolution 2254 to alleviate the
\nsuffering of the Syrian people, achieve their legitimate aspirations for security, peace, and
\ndecent living, and realize national reconciliation while putting an end to foreign interference in
\nSyrian affairs. The United Nations’ efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis were
\nalso commended, and the hope is that talks between the concerned Syrian parties will lead to
\nan agreement on ways to initiate a serious political process. The UN Special Envoy to Syria’s
\nefforts to advance the work of the Syrian Constitutional Committee for constitutional reform
\nwere also welcomed.<\/p>\n
18. The Conference called for increasing efforts to find a comprehensive solution in Syria, given
\nthe growing instability and intensifying violence in the country.<\/p>\n
19. The Conference welcomed the efforts of Astana platform in order to ensure the calm on the
\nground and to advance the political process in accordance with UNSCR 2254 and urges
\nrelevant international actors to coordinate their efforts to solve the crisis in Syria.<\/p>\n
20. The Conference emphasized the importance of convening the next round of the constitutional
\ncommittee as soon as possible and expressed readiness to support its work with a view to paving
\nthe way for national reconciliation in Syria.<\/p>\n
21. The Conference supported safe, dignified and voluntary return of refugees and internally
\ndisplaced persons to their original places of residence in Syria in consistence with the
\ninternational law and in cooperation with the office of the United Nations High Commissioner
\nfor Refugees.<\/p>\n
22. The Conference condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and recognized the
\nmagnitude of the threat posed from terrorist organization PKK\/YPG in Syria to the national
\nsecurity of T\u00fcrkiye.
\n23. The Conference rejected all attempts to create new realities on the ground under the pretext of
\ncombating terrorism, including illegitimate self-rule initiatives, and expressed its determination
\nto stand against separatist agendas aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial
\nintegrity of Syria as well as the national security of neighboring countries.<\/p>\n
24. The Conference condemned gross and systematic violations and despicable crimes perpetrated
\nby terrorist organization PKK\/YPG and affiliated \u201cSDF\u201d against the Arab majority in the Deir
\nez Zor region and called the international community to expose these violations.<\/p>\n
\n25. The Conference reiterated its commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, security, stability,
\nand territorial integrity. It rejected any form of interference in the country’s internal affairs and
\nrenewed its support for the international and regional efforts to resolve the Yemeni crisis. It
\nemphasized that any political solution should be based on the three terms of reference: the Gulf
\nInitiative and its executive mechanism, the outcomes of the Yemeni national dialogue, and UN
\nSecurity Council Resolution No. 2216 (2015). The conference also expressed its support for
\nthe legitimate Yemeni government led by the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). It
\ncommended the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to
\nYemen, Mr. Hans Grundberg, in resuming the political process. It emphasized the need for a
\ncomprehensive political settlement that would put an end to the war and establish lasting peace
\nin Yemen.<\/p>\n
26. The Conference praised the initiatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council to encourage dialogue
\nbetween Yemenis and contribute to peace efforts in Yemen. Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to
\nadvance comprehensive political settlement efforts were appreciated, along with its efforts to
\ncommunicate with the Yemeni parties to support the UN envoy in Yemen. The Houthis were
\ncalled upon to engage positively with these efforts. Moreover, the Conference praised the
\nassistance provided by Saudi Arabia and the Member States to alleviate the suffering of the
\nYemeni people and support the Yemeni economy. The prisoner exchange process that began
\nin April 2023 between the Yemeni government and the Houthis was welcomed, and the
\nmediation efforts made by Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman in this process were
\nappreciated.<\/p>\n
27. The Conference welcomed the continued efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
\nSultanate of Oman and the existing contacts with all Yemeni parties to revive the political
\nprocess, leading to achieving a comprehensive and sustainable political solution in Yemen, the
\nnecessity of a ceasefire, and the importance of the Houthis engaging positively with
\ninternational and UN efforts aimed at ending the Yemeni crisis and responding thoughtfully to
\ninitiatives and peace efforts to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people.<\/p>\n
28. The Conference expressed deep concern about the military operations taking place in the Red
\nSea region, calls for restraint and avoiding escalation in light of the events the region is
\nwitnessing and the challenges it faces, and stresses that the solution is not to escalate tension,
\nbut to support solidarity with legitimacy in Yemen, and implement relevant international
\nresolutions.
\n29. The Conference affirmed commitment to the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the
\nState of Libya and rejected all types of external interference in its affairs. The Conference urged
\nall Libyan parties to continue the dialogue and engage constructively in the negotiations. [It
\nasserted the principle of pure Libyan ownership of the political process] including in the
\nframework of the good offices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), to
\novercome differences and agree on electoral laws to hold national elections [and strengthening
\nthe role of Libyan institutions in fulfilling all the necessary frameworks for holding presidential
\nand parliamentary elections simultaneously and as soon as possible, within the framework of
\ncommitment to the Libyan Political Agreement signed in the city of Skhirat in 2015, the Libyan
\nConstitutional Declaration and its amendments, and the terms of reference for settlement,
\nincluding Security Council resolutions]. Furthermore, the Conference stressed [the need to
\ncontinue supporting the efforts of the Military Committee (5+5) to establish] adhering to the
\nceasefire [and implement the plan for the exit of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign<\/p>\n
fighters from Libya within a specific time frame and moving forward the process of dissolving
\nall militias, and supporting the reunification of the military and security institutions under a an
\nelected unified executive authority capable of ruling the rest of the Libyan lands and
\nrepresenting the masses of the Libyan people]. It also asserted the importance of achieving
\nlasting political stability through comprehensive national reconciliation as well as the necessity
\nto protect Libya’s capabilities and funds .<\/p>\n
30. The Conference commended the efforts made by the Kingdom of Morocco in bringing together
\nthe viewpoints of the Libyan parties and bringing them together at the dialogue table in a series
\nof meetings in Morocco, with the aim of advancing the path of the political solution in
\naccordance with the terms of reference of the Skhirat Agreement of 2015 to reach the desired
\npolitical settlement.<\/p>\n
31. The conference affirmed its full solidarity with the people of Sudan and its government
\nregarding the continuation of the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the
\nRapid Support Forces, which began in mid-April 2023 and expanded to several regions in
\nSudan and the resulting loss of lives and property and the displacement of thousands of
\ninnocent civilian citizens. It stressed the importance of maintaining security, stability, and
\nrespect for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Sudan and warned against any
\nexternal interference in Sudan, whatever its nature or source while maintaining the cohesion of
\nstate institutions in Sudan. The conference praised the appreciated efforts made by the
\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia within the framework of the Jeddah Platform, as well as the Egyptian
\nefforts within the Sudan\u2019s Neighboring Countries mechanism, as well as receiving Sudanese
\ncitizens fleeing the war. It called on the international community, the OIC Member States and
\ninstitutions to provide support to those countries. It called for adherence to what was stated in
\nthe agreement signed on May 11, 2023, including taking steps to facilitate the increase of
\nhumanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilian areas, housing and public facilities, and the
\nimplementation of confidence-building measures and the resumption of dialogue in this
\nframework with the aim of reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement and peaceful settlement
\nof the conflict. The conference appealed to the OIC Member States and financial institutions
\nto consider establishing a fund that would contribute to the reconstruction of what was
\ndestroyed by the war, including infrastructure projects, education, health, and public facilities.
\nThe conference also called on the Member States and humanitarian organizations to continue
\nproviding urgent humanitarian, health, and relief assistance to alleviate the suffering of the
\nSudanese people in Sudan and in neighboring countries.<\/p>\n
32. The Conference expressed full support for the Iraqi government in its efforts to combat
\nterrorism and welcomed its efforts to achieve overwhelming victory culminating in the
\nliberation of Iraqi cities from the grip of the criminal entity Daesh, emphasizing its interest in
\nIraq\u2019s unity and territorial integrity. The Conference highly commended the efforts of the Iraqi
\ngovernment to ensure the return of displaced persons to their homes and rebuild liberated areas,
\nsuch as to reinforce and support societal reconciliation and restore the stability of those regions.<\/p>\n
33. The Conference also affirmed the important role of Iraq and Iran in combating terrorism in all
\nits forms and manifestations, which is key to bring about peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n
34. The Conference expressed its commitment to supporting the security, stability, unity,
\nsovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It also affirmed its
\nsupport for the efforts made by the Somali government in the fight against terrorism, especially
\nthe Al-Shabaab Movement. The Member States were urged to provide material and technical
\nassistance to help the government institutions strengthen their capabilities and ensure longlasting peace, security, and stability in the region. Additionally, the OIC Member States and<\/p>\n
institutions were called upon to support the Somali government in its efforts to combat the
\neffects of the drought on the food security of the Somali people.<\/p>\n
35. The Conference underlined its rejection of any act violating the sovereignty and territorial
\nintegrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia following the signing of Memorandum of
\nUnderstanding for partnership and cooperation between the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and
\nthe region of Somaliland on 1 January 2024 against the backdrop of our commitment to respect
\nthe sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, in accordance with the OIC Charter and
\ninternational law.<\/p>\n
36. The Conference emphasized its full support to the importance of upholding water for both the
\nArab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Sudan. It also rejected any violation of their rights
\nto the Nile water and emphasized refraining from taking any unilateral measures that do not
\ntake into consideration the economic and environmental. The Conference further called for the
\nresumption of negotiations among the parties to reach a fair agreement that safeguards their
\ninterests.
\n37. The Conference expressed support for the security, stability, unity, sovereignty and territorial
\nintegrity of the Sahel and Lake Tchad Basin countries and stands against any external
\ninterference in these countries.
\n38. The Conference expressed its deep concern at the fragile security and humanitarian situation
\nin the countries of the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin, which keep facing recurrent attacks by
\nterrorist groups, resulting in loss of life, massive displacement of populations and exacerbating
\nexisting humanitarian challenges and the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n
39. The Conference emphasized the need to adopt a multi-dimensional approach to address these
\ncrises that combines security, diplomatic and development efforts. It called upon all Member
\nStates and the International Community to provide the necessary assistance to those countries,
\nso that they can overcome and eliminate terrorism, and to contribute to improving their
\neconomic and humanitarian conditions. In this regard, it requested the Member States to
\nsupport the General Secretariat to enable it to empowering and strengthening its Mission in
\nNiamey, so that it can provide the necessary services to the Member States in the Sahel and
\nLake Chad Basin region.
\n40. The Conference expressed its deep concern over the alarming security and humanitarian
\nsituation in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region. It commended the implementation of the
\nWomen Empowerment Project in areas hosting refugees and displaced persons in Burkina
\nFaso, and took note with appreciation the efforts made by the OIC General Secretariat and the
\nIslamic Solidarity Fund for the implementation of this project, in coordination with the OIC
\nregional office in Niamey. It urged Member States and the OIC General Secretariat to
\nstrengthen the capacities of this Office by providing it with the necessary human and financial
\nmeans that enable it to carry out the tasks entrusted to it as appropriate, so that it can provide
\nsupport to the Member States\u2019 efforts in this region.
\n41. The conference expressed its deep concern about the growth of extremist rhetoric inciting
\nterrorism among young people in the Sahel region and the Lake Chad Basin, especially due to
\nunemployment and lack of training and qualifications. It welcomed the establishment of the
\nOIC Fund to support, qualify, and train young people in the Sahel and Lake Chad region as
\npart of an integrated strategy to combat extremism, support the correct moderate understanding
\nof Islam, and promote a culture of tolerance and moderation. It praised the efforts of the Islamic
\nRepublic of Mauritania, Chair of the 49th CFM, in implementing the CFM recommendations
\nin this regard and took note of the results of the workshop held on February 7-8, 2024, at the
\nheadquarters of the General Secretariat to discuss the draft statute of the Fund, and requested
\nall OIC Member States and relevant organs and institutions to support this fund when its statute is approved as a specialized institution by the CFM during its next session and the completion
\nof procedures related to its activation, with the aim of enhancing the OIC\u2019s role in supporting
\nthe efforts of its Member States in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region.<\/p>\n
42. The Conference, guided by the goals and principles of the OIC Charter, and convinced of the
\nOIC efforts in supporting its Member States, welcomed the signing on 28 December 2021 in
\nNiamey, of the Host Country Agreement, whereby the OIC Office in Niamey will become a
\nregional OIC Mission in Niger for the OIC Member States in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin
\nregion. It praised the Organization\u2019s achievements, through its regional Mission in Niger,
\naimed at promoting socio-economic development in the region. The Conference called on the
\nMember States to provide financial, material, and logistical support and assistance to the
\nregional Mission in Niger, to enable it to accomplish its mission in the region, through the OIC
\nGeneral Secretariat and in line with the principles and goals of the OIC Charter.<\/p>\n
43. The Conference praised the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, of the Kingdom of
\nMorocco, which aims to enable the Sahel countries to access the Atlantic Ocean and stressed
\nthe strategic importance of this initiative, which falls within the framework of the effective
\nsolidarity of the Kingdom of Morocco with the sister African countries in general and the Sahel
\nregion in particular.
\n44. The Conference praised Algeria\u2019s efforts in preventing and combating terrorism and violent
\nextremism in the African Sahel, through organizing training programs for the benefit of its
\ncountries in cooperation with the Algeria-based African Center for the Study and Research on
\nTerrorism.
\n45. The Conference applauded the leading role of the President of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid
\nTebboune, as the African Union Coordinator on Preventing and Countering Terrorism and
\nViolent Extremism.
\n46. The Conference welcomed the initiative by the President of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid
\nTebboune, to establish a civilian continental disaster preparedness and response mechanism, to
\nensure effective and secure synergy and support for the affected African countries.
\n47. The Conference expressed appreciation to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
\nfor its plan to host the Donor Conference to alleviate the Suffering of Internally Displaced
\nPersons and Refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad Region, which is scheduled to be held in the
\nlast quarter of 2024. It called on donors to mobilize resources to support refugees, displaced
\npersons, and those affected by the Boko Haram group in the Sahel and Lake Chad region. In
\nthis regard, it called on Member States, the OIC financial institutions, and partners to actively
\nparticipate and announce pledges to address the plight of refugees and displaced persons in the
\nSahel and Lake Chad Basin region.
\n48. The Conference commended the \u201cAtlantic-African States\u201d initiative launched by His Majesty
\nKing Mohammed VI, of the Kingdom of Morocco, as a path for an African partnership aimed
\nat strengthening ties of cooperation and integration between the African countries overlooking
\nthe Atlantic Ocean, with a view to consolidating peace, stability and common prosperity in the
\nregion.
\n49. The Conference expressed its total rejection of all separatist agendas aimed at undermining the
\nsovereignty and territorial integrity of OIC Member States.
\n50. The Conference welcomed the Kingdom of Morocco\u2019s hosting of the 93rd Session of the
\nGeneral Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), which will be
\nheld in Marrakesh in 2025.
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\n51. The Conference welcomed the selection of the Kingdom of Morocco by the United Nations as
\na partner to host the Office of the Counterterrorism and Training Program in Africa. It
\ncommended the experience of the Kingdom of Morocco in fighting terrorism through chairing
\nthe Africa Focus Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh. It also welcomed Morocco\u2019s
\nhosting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh\/ISIS, held in
\nMarrakesh, 11 May 2022.
\n52. The Conference expressed regret over the difficulties encountered in the implementation of the
\nAgreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, resulting from the Algiers Process, signed in
\n2015 and for which the OIC contributed to its conclusion and was a member of the Follow-up
\nCommittee for its implementation.
\n53. The Conference took note in this regard, of Mali’s decision to give priority to ownership of the
\npeace process by setting up an inter-Malian dialogue framework for peace and reconciliation
\ninstead of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.
\n54. The Conference welcomed the progress made by the Central African Republic in the field of
\npeace building and called upon Member States and OIC Financial Institutions to provide
\nfinancial and material support to the government for the implementation of sustainable
\ndevelopment projects, long-term peace building and alleviation of the suffering of internally
\ndisplaced persons.
\n55. The Conference called on Member States and OIC Institutions, including the Islamic
\nDevelopment Bank and the Islamic Solidarity Fund, to support African Member States by
\ninvesting more in their development programmes.
\n56. The Conference underscored the strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
\nterritorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan. It stressed the importance it attached to
\na peaceful and stable Afghanistan and reaffirmed that sustainable peace and stability in
\nAfghanistan can only be ensured through the formation of a comprehensive, broad-based and
\ninclusive government .
\n57. The conference reaffirmed the importance of combating terrorism and extremism in
\nAfghanistan and ensuring that the territory of Afghanistan is not used as a platform or safe
\nhaven by any terrorist group or organization. It stressed the need to address challenges that
\nemanate from Afghanistan and called for enhanced international cooperation in countering
\nterrorism and extremism, tackling irregular migration and preventing illegal drug trade. It urged
\nauthorities in Afghanistan to take steps for inclusive governance for sustainable stability and
\nprotecting human rights, especially fundamental rights of Afghan women and girls. The
\nconference is committed to continue providing humanitarian assistance to ease the suffering of
\nthe Afghan people.
\n58. The conference took note of the performance of the Afghan de facto authorities in the fight
\nagainst terrorism, which has been realized in cooperation with some countries in the region,
\nand requested the OIC to provide the necessary support for such measures, in line with regional
\ninitiatives.
\n59. It underlined the importance of full respect for the human rights of all Afghans and the need to
\nprotect the fundamental rights of women. It expressed disappointment at the suspension of
\neducation for women and girls in Afghanistan and called on the de facto authorities to reopen
\nschools and universities for girls. It welcomed the visits of the OIC Special Envoy and
\nthe Ulema delegations to Afghanistan with the support of the General Secretariat and the
\nInternational Islamic Fiqh Academy and called in this regard for more engagement with the
\nauthorities and the scholars in Afghanistan. It welcomed in this regard the Secretary-General\u2019s
\nproposal to hold a meeting that brings together Ilema from Afghanistan with Ulema from the
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\nIslamic Ummah under the umbrella of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy in coordination
\nwith the General Secretariat. It commended the contribution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and
\n(Republic of Uzbekistan) in providing grants for education for Afghan girls.
\n60. The Conference affirmed its support for a peaceful, stable, prosperous Afghanistan, inclusive
\nof all stripes. It emphasized, in this regard, the necessity of addressing the challenges faced by
\nthe Afghan people, including humanitarian conditions, human rights, ethnic communities,
\nterrorism, drugs, and social aspects.
\n61. The Conference urged the OIC member states, international donors, UN funds and programs,
\nand other international actors to contribute generously to the Food Security Program for
\nAfghanistan and to support the Islamic Organization for Food Security in implementing the
\nmission assigned to it.
\n62. The Conference praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\u2019s hosting of the International Conference
\non Women in Islam (Status and Empowerment) under the OIC framework, which was held in
\nJeddah from 6 to 8 November 2023. It welcomed the Jeddah Document and the final statement
\nissued by the Conference and the values and principles contained in the document that highlight
\nthe human, social, and cultural status of women in Islam, and acknowledged the adoption of
\nthis document and the dissemination thereof among relevant national, regional, and
\ninternational institutions on top of which the Women Development Organization, to achieve
\nthe sublime goals it contains. It called on the General Secretariat and the relevant OIC
\ninstitutions to continue to monitor the implementation of Jeddah Document on women\u2019s rights
\nin Islam, especially the Egypt-based Women Development Organization (WDO).
\n63. The Conference commended the OIC Member States for their continued assistance and support
\nto the people of Afghanistan, highly commended in this regard the contributions of the State
\nof Qatar to bringing stability to Afghanistan and commended in this regard the generous
\ncontribution of the Humanitarian Trust Fund at IsDB, offered by KSA as well as the donations
\nand pledges from Kuwait, Nigeria, Malaysia, T\u00fcrkiye, Algeria and Uzbekistan and requests
\nMember States to generously contribute to the Humanitarian Trust Fund at IsDB to address
\nand alleviate the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people. The Conference praised the efforts
\nmade by the IsDB to activate the fund and sign agreements with international partners to
\nimplement humanitarian and development programs in Afghanistan.
\n64. The Conference commended the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for hosting the 17th
\nExtraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, in Islamabad, on 19 December
\n2021 and the consequent establishment of the Humanitarian Trust Fund under the aegis of the
\nIslamic Development Bank, to serve as a vehicle to channel humanitarian assistance to
\nAfghanistan including in partnership with other international actors.
\n65. The Conference noted the necessity importance for continuation of economic cooperation to
\nimprove humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and in this regard implementation of large-scale
\nenergy, transport and communication projects, like Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India
\n(TAPI) pipeline, Turkmenistan- Afghanistan- Pakistan (TAP) electricity transmission line,
\nwhich creates new opportunities for increasing social wellbeing of Afghan population.
\n66. The Conference commended the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran
\nalong with other countries for hosting millions of Afghan refugees for over four decades and
\nproviding them access to their educational, medical and sociocultural facilities despite
\nchallenges to their peace and security.
\n67. The Conference underlined the importance of the 15th summit of the Economic Cooperation
\nOrganization, which took place in Ashgabat on 28 November 2021, and the Ashgabat
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\nConsensus for Action adopted at this summit for addressing humanitarian issues in
\nAfghanistan.
\n68. The Conference appreciated the generous donations by some OIC Member States to the
\nhumanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan and called for more pledges to enable the Fund to
\nsupport the people of Afghanistan in the humanitarian and the Economic domains. It requested
\nthe OIC Secretary General and his Special Envoy to continue the mobilization for more
\nresources to the Fund. It commended in this regard the efforts by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
\nfor offering a grant of $30 million to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund.
\n69. The Conference expressed its thanks and gratitude to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the
\ngenerous support to strengthen the OIC office in Kabul, and appreciates the steps taken by the
\nGeneral Secretariat to strengthen the office with qualified experts.
\n70. The Conference commended the efforts of the Secretary-General\u2019s Special Envoy to
\nAfghanistan in engaging with the de-facto authorities in Afghanistan, Member States and
\ninternational partners and called for allocating the budget of the Special Envoy and his
\nsecretariat from the budget of the Kabul office. It emphasized the important role of Member
\nStates in the success of the Special Envoy’s work. It commended Qatar\u2019s efforts regarding the
\nAfghan issue, as well as its hosting of the 2nd Meeting of the Special Envoys on Afghanistan
\nunder the auspices of the United Nations and in the presence of the UN Secretary General.
\n71. The Conference lauded the role of the State of Qatar and its efforts to coordinate international
\nefforts in Afghanistan and facilitate dialogue between the United Nations, the concerned
\ncountries, and the Afghan caretaker government to ensure compliance with the Doha
\nAgreement to establish international peace and security in the region. It also commended
\nQatar\u2019s hosting of the 2nd Meeting of the Special Envoys on Afghanistan, under the auspices
\nof the United Nations and in the presence of the UN Secretary-General.
\n72. The Conference reaffirmed its unwavering support for and solidarity with the people of Jammu
\nand Kashmir in their quest for realisation of their inalienable right to self-determination in
\naccordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. It rejected the unilateral actions
\ntaken by India since August 5, 2019 aimed at altering the demographic composition of the
\noccupied territory and reiterated its call on India to revoke all unilateral and illegal actions
\nin IIOJK since 5 August 2019 respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of
\nJammu and Kashmir. It reaffirmed that the settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is
\nindispensable for durable peace in South Asia.
\n73. The Conference reaffirmed the continued political, moral and diplomatic support to the
\nKashmiri people until the realization of their legitimate right to self-determination as per the
\nrelevant Security Council resolutions and called upon the international community, including
\nthe Security Council, to take affective measures to implement the relevant resolutions of the
\nCouncil on Jammu and Kashmir and to enable the Kashmiri people to exercise their inalienable
\nright to self-determination through a UN-supervised plebiscite.
\n74. The Conference welcomed the end of the armed conflict between the Republic of Azerbaijan
\nand the Republic of Armenia and restoration of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
\nRepublic of Azerbaijan within its state borders, and reiterated its support for the Republic of
\nAzerbaijan in its efforts to rehabilitate and reconstruct the liberated territories.
\n75. The Conference reaffirmed its principled and irreversible position of support for the territorial
\nintegrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and called for the normalization of relations between
\nAzerbaijan and Armenia on the basis of mutual recognition of and respect for each other’ s
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\nsovereignty and territorial integrity, and urged the Republic of Armenia to fulfil its
\ncommitments in this regard.
\n76. The Conference expressed deep concern about the destiny of Azerbaijanis forcefully and
\nsystematically expelled from the territory of the present- day Armenia, and affirmed the OIC
\nMembers States’ support for their right to peaceful, safe and dignified return to their places of
\norigin.
\n77. The Conference commended the activities of the ” OIC Contact Group on the aggression of the
\nRepublic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan\u201d and stressed the need for continuation
\nof activities aiming at elimination of the consequences of the aggression of the Republic of
\nArmenia, decided to change the name of the Group to ” OIC Contact Group on the elimination
\nof the consequences of the aggression of the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of
\nAzerbaijan.
\n78. The Conference expressed grave concern over the increasing incidents of intolerance,
\ndiscrimination and acts of violence in the world, and expressed concern that attempts to spread
\nIslamophobia are increasing in many parts of the world, as evidenced by the increasing number
\nof incidents of religious intolerance, negative stereotypes, hatred and violence against Muslims,
\nas the incidents of burning copies of al-Mus\u2019haf ash-Sharif aggravate the sentiments of
\nMuslims.
\n79. The Conference recalled the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 254\/76, which
\ndesignates March 15 as \u201cInternational Day to Combat Islamophobia,\u201d and welcomed the
\ncelebration of the \u201cInternational Day to Combat Islamophobia\u201d in the General Assembly at the
\nUnited Nations Headquarters in March of each year.
\n80. The Conference welcomed the Secretary General\u2019s appointment of Ambassador Mehmet
\nPa\u00e7ac\u0131 from Republic of T\u00fcrkiye, as the OIC Secretary General\u2019s Special Envoy on combatting
\nIslamophobia and requested the Secretary General to finalize arrangements regarding the
\nbudget and terms of reference of the Special Envoy, in consultation with the Republic of
\nT\u00fcrkiye and other interested Member States, in accordance with the Resolution No. 68\/48-POL
\non \u201cInternational Day to Combat Islamophobia.\u201d
\n81. The Conference welcomed the adoption of the resolution entitled \u201cMeasures to combat
\nIslamophobia\u201d on March 15, 2024, which requested the Secretary-General of the United
\nNations to appoint a Special Envoy on Combating Islamophobia and to develop and
\nimplementation a counter-Islamophobia action plan.
\n82. The Conference commended Pakistan\u2019s coordinated efforts in its capacity as Chair of the
\n48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, and its leading role in adopting by consensus
\nUN General Assembly Resolution 254\/76 which designated March 15 as International Day to
\nCombat Islamophobia in 2022.
\n83. The Conference commended the recent adoption of Resolution 264\/76, entitled \u201cMeasures to
\nCombat Islamophobia\u201d, which was submitted to the General Assembly by Pakistan on behalf
\nof the OIC on 8 March 2024, which marks the celebration of the International Day to Combat
\nIslamophobia. It also commended the leading role played by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,
\nT\u00fcrkiye,Iran and other Member States for adopting the resolution, and called for expediting
\nthe appointment of a United Nations Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia and the
\nimplementation of other relevant measures contained in this resolution.
\n84. The Conferenced commended the pioneering role of the Mohammed VI Center for Dialogue
\namong Civilizations in the city of Coquimbo, Republic of Chile, as a bridge for cultural
\ncommunication between the Islamic world and the Atlantic countries of Africa and Latin
\nAmerica in particular.
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\n85. The Conference recalled the UN General Assembly Resolution A\/77\/318 on “Promoting
\nInterreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Confronting Hate Speech”, adopted
\non 25\/71 2023 which strongly deplores all acts of violence against persons on the basis of their
\nreligion or belief, as well as any such acts directed against their religious symbols, holy books,
\nplaces of worship, religious sites and shrines in violation of international law.
\n86. The Conference praised the UN General Assembly resolution No. A\/77\/L.89, which came at
\nthe initiative of the Kingdom of Morocco regarding \u201cpromoting interreligious and intercultural
\ndialogue and tolerance in the face of hate speech,\u201d and was adopted on July 25, 2023.
\n87. The Conference welcomed the holding of an urgent debate during the 53rd Session of the
\nHuman Rights Council (HRC) to discuss the “alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of
\nreligious hatred as manifested by the recurrent desecration of the al-Mus’haf ash-Sharif and
\nadoption of HRC resolution, in line with the Communique of the Extraordinary Open-ended
\nMeeting of the OIC Executive Committee.
\n88. The Conference welcomed the remarkable election of the Kingdom of Morocco as the president
\nof the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024, in recognition by the
\ninternational community of the role of the Kingdom of Morocco in the continued defence of
\ncentral human rights issues. It Commended the Marrakesh Declaration issued by the First
\nInternational Conference on National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting, and Followup in the Field of Human Rights, held in the city of Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco, on
\nDecember 07-08, 2022.
\n89. The Conference praised the Marrakesh Declaration issued by the African Political Meeting
\nwithin the framework of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) to combat the Proliferation
\nof Weapons of Mass Destruction, held in January 2024 in Marrakesh, the Kingdom of
\nMorocco, under the chairmanship of the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of
\nAmerica, which urged the need to intensify regional efforts on the African continent in order
\nto combat weapons of mass destruction, by promoting the exchange of expertise, experiences
\nand best practices among the countries participating under this initiative.
\n90. The Conference expressed deep concern over the resurgence of racist extremist right
\nmovements in multiple regions of the world through repeated acts of provocation by supporters
\nof the far-right insulting Islamic religious symbols and sanctities, including the desecration of
\nthe copies of the al-Mus\u2019haf ash-Sharif.
\n91. The Conference strongly condemned the repeated despicable acts of religious hatred against
\nthe sanctity of the al-Mus\u2019haf ash-Sharif in several European countries, similar to what
\nhappened in the Kingdom of Sweden and Denmark; it deplored the recurrence of acts of
\ndesecration of al-Mus\u2019haf ash-Sharif, and deeply regrets the continued issuance by the
\nauthorities of a permit allowing that action to occur, and the failure to take the necessary
\nmeasures to prevent such acts in Europe.
\n92. The Conference called upon all relevant stakeholders, including governments, to increase
\nefforts to address discrimination, xenophobia, racism, hate speech and religious hatred that
\nconstitutes incitement to hostility or violence, in accordance with recent resolutions adopted
\nby the UN Human Rights Council and UN General Assembly, and general principles of
\ninternational human rights law.
\n93. The Conference welcomed Resolution No. 47\/66-P issued by the 47th CFM held in Niamey on
\nNovember 27-28, 2020, on the adoption of the Makkah Document that was adopted by Muslim
\nscholars during the Muslim World League Conference under the theme \u201cThe Values of
\nModeration in the Qur\u2019an and Sunnah,\u201d which was held in Makkah on May 27-29, 2019, and
\ncalled for urging the relevant national and regional institutions to adopt it as reference.
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\n94. The Conference reasserted its backing for the Member States in their efforts to promote good
\ngovernance, uphold the rule of law, ensure transparent and credible elections, and facilitate
\npeaceful transfer of power as per their respective constitutions, provisions, and legislation.
\n95. The Conference welcomed the increasing cooperation between the OIC and various
\ninternational and regional organizations, including the United Nations. The Conference
\nemphasized the need to expedite the decision-making process on requests for observer status
\nwith the OIC made by some countries and regional organizations to ensure mutual benefits,
\nwithin the framework of the anticipated process of reforming the Organization\u2019s structures.
\n96. The Conference praised Qatar\u2019s efforts and its continuous cooperation with the UN and
\nwelcomed the opening of the United Nations House in Doha, Qatar, which serves as a center
\nfor UN work in the region.
\n97. The Conference welcomed the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly
\nA\/Res\/78\/266 from 21 March 2024 declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust
\nproposed by the initiative of Turkmenistan, and in this regard underlined that the International
\nYear of Peace and Trust constitutes a means of mobilizing the efforts of the International
\ncommunity to promote peace and trust among nations and states based on. inter alia, political
\ndialogue, negotiations, mutual understanding and cooperation, in order to build sustainable
\npeace, solidarity and harmony.
\n98. The Conference recalled all pervious resolutions adopted by the OIC Summit and Council of
\nForeign Ministers on the reform of the United Nations and expansion of UN Security Council\u2019s
\nmembership; reiterated that efforts at the reform of the Security Council should not be
\nsubjected to any artificial deadlines, and that a decision on this issue should be made by
\nconsensus; and reaffirmed OIC\u2019S decision that any reform proposal which neglects the
\nadequate representation of the Islamic Ummah in any category of membership in an extended
\nSecurity Council will not be acceptable to the Islamic World.
\n99. The Conference reaffirmed the Final Communique para 41 of the 14th Islamic Summit and the
\n49th CFM Resolution No. 19\/49-POL on the Situation in Cyprus.
\n100. The Conference stressed the importance of reforming, revitalizing and strengthening the
\nmultilateral system, with a particular focus on the United Nations system, in order to ensure
\nfair, balanced and equitable geographical representation within the UN Security Council.
\n101. The Conference welcomed the declaration of March 5 as International Disarmament and NonProliferation Awareness Day by resolution 77\/51 of the United Nation General Assembly and
\nsupported the idea of celebrating this day annually.
\n102. The Conference reiterated the OIC\u2019s longstanding support for the unity, territorial integrity,
\nand sovereignty of Bosnian and Herzegovina, within its internationally recognized borders, as
\na fully functional and self-sustainable state capable of carrying out its powers and fulfilling its
\ninternational obligations, as well as its multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious
\nstructure.
\n103. The Conference reiterated the OIC\u2019s support for cooperation with Kosovo and its people and
\ncalled on Member States to consider recognizing the independence of Kosovo in accordance
\nwith their free sovereign right and their respective national legislations.
\n104. The Conference called on Kosovo to close its embassy in Al-Quds Al-Sharif in realization of
\nIslamic solidarity with the Palestinian people against Israeli occupation.
\n105. The Conference reaffirmed its constant support for the OIC\u2019s contribution to the efforts of
\nensuring the wellbeing of Muslim communities and minorities in OIC non-Member States and
\nfinding peaceful and just solutions to the issues they face. It also commended the role of the
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\nOIC in safeguarding their rights, dignity and religious and cultural identity, particularly in
\nMyanmar, Southern Philippines and Thailand\u2019s Southern border provinces, as well as Muslims
\nin Europe, in total respect of the sovereignty of the States concerned.
\n106. The Conference reaffirmed the strong condemnation of systematic and brutal genocidal acts,
\nethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and horrendous atrocities perpetrated against the
\nRohingya Muslim Community in Myanmar, especially post August 25, 2017, which constitute
\na deliberate and blatant violation of international law and international human rights
\nconventions. It urged Myanmar to protect all Rohingya Muslims and take all necessary
\nmeasures to immediately halt genocide, ethnic cleansing, violence, vigilantism, and
\ndiscriminatory practices against them.
\n107. The Conference expressed deep concern over the escalating clashes between the army and
\nvarious armed groups throughout Myanmar, in particular Rakhine State and the atrocities
\ncommitted against civilians, and urged all parties to exercise self-restraint and take the
\nnecessary measures to prevent casualties or damage to civilians and to civil infrastructure. It
\nalso urged Myanmar to ensure that affected people and communities have free and unimpeded
\naccess to humanitarian assistance.
\n108. The Conference commended the leading efforts of The Gambia, on behalf of the OIC, at the
\nlevel of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to bring justice, dignity and accountability for
\nthe Rohingya Muslims the Conference welcomed the historic decision of the ICJ in issuing
\nProvisional Measures to prevent further acts of genocide against the Rohingya in Myanmar and
\nestablishing Court\u2019s jurisdiction under the Genocide Convention to hear the application.
\n109. The Conference urged Myanmar to protect all Rohingya Muslims and fulfil its obligations as
\nmentioned in the ICJ\u2019s precautionary measures. Also urged the Myanmar authority to take
\npractical and time bound steps to restore the citizenship of forcibly displaced Rohingya
\nrefugees and IDPs, deprived of their nationality, with all associated rights, and to allow and
\nfacilitate the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return and reintegration of all externally
\nand internally displaced Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine State in Myanmar.
\n110. The Conference expressed its appreciation to OIC Member States, particularly the People\u2019s
\nRepublic of Bangladesh for hosting 1.1 million Rogingyas, commended the efforts of OIC
\nMember States in providing humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya refugees and IDPs, and
\ncalled on the Member States, OIC institutions and Islamic NGOs to continue extending
\nhumanitarian relief to alleviate the suffering of Rohingya refugees and IDP\u2019s, including
\nsupporting the efforts of Bangladesh and other host countries. It called upon member states to
\ncontribute generously to the General Secretariat\u2019s voluntary account to meet the litigation
\nexpenses of the Gambia\u2019s case at the ICJ on behalf of the OIC.
\n111. The Conference commended the progress made in recent years towards achieving peace, unity,
\nand stability in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It
\nreaffirmed its appreciation of OIC\u2019s historic role and constructive efforts in mediation
\nconcerning the peace process in the region. It also called on the Government of the Philippines
\nto carry out all the programs agreed upon during the implementation period, including social
\nand economic development in Bangsamoro. It urged OIC Member States, subsidiary organs,
\nspecialized and affiliated institutions to increase the volume of their medical, humanitarian,
\neconomic, social, educational and technical assistance to develop BARMM with a view to
\naccelerating socio-economic development. It also reiterated its support for the continuation of
\nthe implementation phase of the comprehensive agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) peace
\nprocess between the government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic liberation
\nfront (MILF), with Malaysia as the facilitator, and called on both parties to adhere to the
\nprovisions stipulated in the peace agreement.
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\n112. The Conference commended the genuine efforts of the Government of Thailand to enhance the
\nconditions of the Muslim community, in particular in the Southern Border Provinces of
\nThailand. It appreciated the efforts of the Secretary General for following up the situation of
\nMuslims in the Kingdom of Thailand, including his visit to the country from 09-11 August
\n2023. It also reiterated its support for the continuation of the peace dialogue process between
\nthe Government of Thailand and the representatives of the Muslim community in Southern
\nBorder Provinces of Thailand, with Malaysia as the facilitator, and called on both parties to
\ncontinue with confidence-building measures, and pursue discussions on pending issues.
\n113. The Conference expressed deep concern over the rising wave of state sanctioned Islamophobia
\nin India, condemned systematic persecution of Muslims anti-Muslim violence in all its forms
\nand manifestations, motivated by the extremist Hindutva ideology under the RSS-BJP
\ndispensation in India that has led to political, economic and social marginalization of Indian
\nMuslims with a growing sense of insecurity, and the failure of the Government of India to
\nprovide safety and security to the minorities in India and urged the Government of India to take
\nnecessary measures to protect the lives properties and places of worship of the Muslim
\ncommunity in the country, and prevent any such acts in the future. The Conference was
\nextremely alarmed at the persistent shrinking and sacrilege of religious places of Muslims in
\nIndia and condemned the recent inauguration of the \u2018Ram Temple\u2019 in Ayodhya, by the Indian
\ngovernment , on the site of the centuries-old Babri Mosque which was demolished by a mob
\nof radical Hindu zealots in 1992 and called on Indian government to ensure the safety, wellbeing, religious freedom, and sanctity of the religious sites of the Muslims in India.
\n114. The Conference welcomed the visit by a delegation from the OIC to the People\u2019s Republic of
\nChina last year including the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, to follow up on the
\nimplementation of relevant CFM resolutions, in response to an official invitation from China.
\nIt also welcomed the participation of the special representative of the Chinese President in the
\n15th Islamic Summit Conference and anticipates further cooperation between the OIC and the
\nPeople\u2019s Republic of China.
\n115. The Conference reaffirmed the Final Communique para 54 of the 14th Islamic Summit and
\n49th CFM Resolution No. 3\/49-MM on the Situation of the Turkish Muslim Minority in
\nWestern Thrace and the Muslim Population of the Dodecanese.
\n116. The Conference stressed the need to address the status, safety and security of the Crimean
\nTatars efficiently and guarantee them effective access to their religious, cultural, educational
\nand property rights. Underscoring the importance of ensuring safety and security in Crimea, as
\nwell as the importance of the international efforts for the immediate release of the Crimean
\nTatar leaders, the Conference urged the Secretary General to conduct the needed contact and
\nstudies on the situation of Crimean Tatars following the recent developments, requesting him
\nto follow up on this matter and to report thereon to the 50th session of the Council of Foreign
\nMinisters.
\n117. The Conference underscored the need to settle the persisting disputes and conflicts in the OIC
\narea through peaceful means. It reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening awareness in the
\nOIC area of the benefits of mediation as a cost-effective tool, which saves lives and resources
\nby contributing to the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts. In this regard, it stressed
\nthe need to mainstream mediation in OIC\u2019s scope of work and activities and build further
\ncapacity for mediation support activities. It commended, in this regard, the Kingdom\u2019s efforts
\nto convene the 4th Conference on Mediation in Jeddah.
\n118. The Conference emphasized on full activation of the OIC Peace and security architecture for
\nfinding durable solutions to the problems faced by the Muslim World and appreciated the
\nIslamic Republic of Pakistan for initiating discussions in two brainstorming session at the
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\nGeneral Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on 24th August and 15th
\nSeptember 2022 and at the Annual Coordination Meeting (ACM) of the OIC at the United
\nNations Headquarters in New York on the 22 September 2022, to deliberate and develop
\nmechanisms for conflict prevention, meditation, reconciliation, and peacebuilding.
\n119. The Conference underscored the importance of regular discussions to further deliberate and
\ndevelop OIC mechanisms as well as tools for conflict prevention, mediation, reconciliation and
\npeace-building to address contemporary challenges and conflicts confronting the Muslim
\nUmmah
\n120. The Conference welcomed Algeria\u2019s conducting in September 2023 of Chemex Africa – a
\nmulti-component chemical emergency response capacity-building exercise. This exercise \u2013 the
\nfirst ever in Africa \u2013 was conducted in cooperation with the Organisation for the Prohibition of
\nChemical Weapons (OPCW), and aimed to enhance the capacities of the African States Parties
\nto the Chemical Weapons Convention to respond to chemical emergencies, and to strengthen
\nthe OPCW\u2019s technical assistance in the fields of protection related to the use or the threat of
\nusing chemical weapons or products, while enhancing dialogue among experts in the States
\nParties from the various African regional groups.
\n121. The Conference reiterated its principled position against terrorism in all forms and
\nmanifestations committed by whomsoever and wherever; and reaffirmed its unequivocal
\nrejection of all attempts to associate any country, race, religion, culture or nationality with
\nterrorism. It reaffirmed its position against any attempts to equate the legitimate struggle of
\npeoples for self-determination from foreign occupation with terrorism. It stressed the need to
\naddress the root causes and underlying factors of violent extremism and terrorism, at the
\npolitical, economic, social and intellectual levels. In this regard, it stressed the importance of
\nadopting a comprehensive approach to counter terrorism.
\n122. The conference emphasized that the threats posed by separatist entities to political security and
\nstability in many regions, including the African continent, are no less serious than those posed
\nby terrorist and extremist groups due to their objective alliance and their access to financial,
\ntactical and practical means, which requires OIC Member States to adopt a comprehensive and
\nintegrated approach to enhance efforts to combat the underlying factors that lead to extremism,
\nterrorism and separatism.
\n123. The Conference welcomed the holding of the consultative meeting among the leaders of the
\nthree sisterly countries Tunisia, Algeria and Libya in Tunis on 22 April 2024, upon a gracious
\ninvitation from His Excellency the President of the Republic of Tunisia Kais Saied. During the
\nmeeting, the leaders of the three States affirmed their common desire to intensify consultation
\nand coordination with a view to solidifying security, stability and progress in the region as a
\nwhole and promoting its resilience. This is in addition to the importance of exchanging
\nanalyses, assessments and information on the phenomenon of terrorism, human trafficking, the
\ntrafficking of all types of drugs, and organised crime that threaten the security and stability of
\nthe region and what its interest serves.
\n124. The Conference affirmed the OIC\u2019s deep concern over the growing threat of terrorism posed
\nby individuals driven by racial, ethnic or ideological motives, including white supremacist
\ngroups, the far-right, the extreme right-wing, violent nationalists, xenophobic and
\nIslamophobic groups, and followers of Hindutva ideology in various parts of the world. It
\nreaffirmed the determination to make joint global efforts to address this threat, including by
\nexpanding the scope of the UN counter-terrorism framework and the scope of UN Security
\nCouncil sanctions to include these groups and individuals.
\n125. The Conference welcomed the intention of the Republic of Tajikistan and the State of Kuwait
\nto organise a high-level international counter-terrorism conference in cooperation with the
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\nUnited Nations as part of the \u201cDushanbe Process\u201d in November 2024 in the State of Kuwait,
\nand stressed the importance of effective participation in this international conference.
\n126. The Conference affirmed its support for the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional
\nReligions, which is held every three years at the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and
\nexpressed its appreciation to all religious leaders from OIC member states and high-ranking
\nofficials who participated and effectively contributed to the work of the Seventh Congress of
\nLeaders of World and Traditional Religions., held in Astana on September 14 -15, 2022. It
\ncalled on the OIC member states to continue their support for the Conference activities and
\nurged them to actively participate in the upcoming 8th conference, which will be held in
\nAstana, Kazakhstan in 2025.
\n127. The Conference strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attacks launched by the ISIS terrorist
\ngroup on the territories of OIC member and observer States, including its recent terrorist
\noperations in the cities of Shiraz and Kerman in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Homs in the
\nSyrian Arab Republic, as well as Moscow in the Russian Federation.
\n128. The Conference condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack launched by the Zionist
\nIsraeli regime against the Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus on 01 April
\n2024, which constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the
\nSyrian Arab Republic, a grave violation of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
\nRelations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, and the 1973 Convention
\nof the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against internationally protected persons,
\nincluding diplomatic agents, as well as a violation of international law which guarantees the
\nprotection of diplomatic missions and which requires clear and binding immunity for
\ndiplomatic missions accredited in any State.
\nHumanitarian Affairs:
\n129. The Conference commended the coordination efforts made by the OIC General Secretariat to
\nmobilize and deliver significant humanitarian assistance to countries affected by humanitarian
\ncrises, and paid special tribute to all OIC donor countries and Institutions who joined the
\nIslamic solidarity and the Islamic action in the humanitarian field.
\n130. The Conference specifically praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the funding, through
\nKing Salman Aid and Humanitarian Relief Center, of important social, education and health
\ninfrastructures in Somalia in addition to the delivery of food aid. It praised the launch of
\nhumanitarian projects in the health and education sectors during the visit of the Center\u2019s
\nGeneral Supervisor, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabiah, to Somalia on January 28, 2024, accompanied
\nby a delegation from the Center and the General Secretariat. It also commended the provision
\nby donor countries including KSA, UAE, Kuwait, T\u00fcrkiye and Qatar of health and medical
\nsupplies to Sudan on the outbreak of the crisis in April 2023.
\n131. The Conference commended the Republic of Azerbaijan for its generous humanitarian
\ndonation of USD 250,000 to Niger, Chad and Burkina Faso in 2023 to support the people
\naffected by humanitarian crises in the said countries.
\n132. The Conference further appreciated the various initiatives undertaken by the OIC General
\nSecretariat in coordination with OIC Member States, namely the conduct of field visits in a
\nnumber of countries to assess the humanitarian needs of marginalised people, the convening of
\ninternational conferences to raise awareness on humanitarian issues, the development of
\ntraining programs to build capacity in disaster management and the promotion of cooperation
\nwith humanitarian and development Agencies of OIC countries and with other international
\nhumanitarian Institutions.
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\n133. The Conference welcomed with satisfaction the coordination between the OIC General
\nSecretariat and the OIC Humanitarian Institutions namely ISF, ICIC, IOFS at the two regional
\nmissions in Niamey and Mogadishu, and Kabul Office.
\n134. The Conference noted with satisfaction the efforts of the OIC General Secretariat in the
\nimplementation of the goals of Priority 18 of the OIC-2025 Programme of Action pertaining
\nto the OIC Institutional Reforms, especially the digitization process engaged in transforming
\nthe General Secretariat into a modern institution fully competent to act in support of the OIC
\nand its objectives. The Conference thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its support of the
\nGeneral Secretariat during its term of presidency, which contributed to rebuilding its digital
\ninfrastructure and launching the current digitization process.
\n135. The Conference noted that the OIC-2025 Programme of Action is coming to an end even as it
\nis in the critical phase of implementation. It underlined the need for greater involvement and
\nownership of the Member States through mainstreaming of the OIC programmes and activities
\nin their national priorities. It also appreciated the steps taken by the General Secretariat and the
\nother organs and institutions in the OIC system as part of ongoing efforts to ensure effective
\nimplementation of the Programme of Action and try to reverse the negative impact of the
\nCOVID-19 pandemic on development gains across the OIC Member States.
\n136. The Conference welcomed the decision to start the elaboration of a new Programme of Action
\nfor the decade 2026-2035 and mandated the Secretary General to start necessary consultations
\nwith the Member States on preparation of a successor programme. It also invited the Member
\nStates to actively participate in the process so that a programme with clear goals and concrete
\ndeliverables could be adopted at the next Islamic Summit.
\nLegal Affairs:
\n137. The Conference welcomed the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fight against
\ncorruption through its sponsorship of the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law
\nEnforcement Authorities of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation,
\nwhich approved the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention of the Member States of the
\nOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation. The
\nConvention was adopted by Resolution 2\/49-LO of the 49th Session of the Council of Foreign
\nMinisters. The Conference urged Member States to speed up the signing and ratification of this
\nConvention, calling on them to strengthen international cooperation among themselves to
\ncombat corruption crimes, particularly in the field of bribery, by prosecuting their perpetrators,
\nand the recovery of proceeds of corruption crimes. The Conference recommended that the
\nMinisterial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities in Member States hold
\nits sessions periodically, every two years, in accordance with the procedures followed at OIC
\nministerial meetings. Also, the Conference welcomed the hosting by the State of Qatar of the
\nSecond Meeting of the Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities in OIC Member States
\non 26 and 27 November 2024 in Doha.
\n138. The Conference welcomed the decision of the tenth session of the Conference of the States
\nParties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption that the State of Qatar host the
\nmeetings of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations
\nConvention against Corruption to be held in 2025.
\n139. The Conference called for revitalising the OIC reform process.
\n140. The Conference called on all Member States to expedite the signing\/ratification of the OIC
\nCharter and various OIC conventions and urged in particular Member States that are yet to
\nratify the statute of the International Islamic Court of Justice to complete the necessary<\/p>\n
ratification procedure as soon as possible to enable the Court to commence its activities and
\ndischarge the functions entrusted to it. In this respect, the Conference welcomed the signing by
\nthe Republic of Iraq of the Statute of the International Islamic Court of Justice in March 2024.
\n141. The Conference called upon Member States to expedite the signing and ratification of the
\nStatute of the OIC Centre for Police Cooperation and Coordination (CPCC).
\n142. The Conference urged all Member States to accelerate the finalisation of the ratification
\nprocedures for all amendments to the Charter by which the name Organisation of Islamic
\nCooperation was adopted and the frequency of convening the Islamic Summit was changed
\nfrom three to two years.
\n143. The Conference welcomed the offer made by the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye to host the Third Meeting
\nof the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on the OIC Dispute Settlement Mechanism in 2024.
\nEconomic Affairs:
\n144. The Conference underscored the importance of trade for economic growth and employment in
\nthe OIC Member States. It also emphasized the need for OIC Member States to participate
\nactively in global supply chains through the development of higher value-added products and
\nregional supply chains, seamless cross-border trade as well as the development of Halal
\nindustry and the organization of various trade promotion events, including the OIC Trade Fairs.
\nIn this regard, the Conference commended the effectuation of the Trade Preferential System
\namong the Member States of the OIC (TPS-OIC) as from 1st July 2022, and called for taking
\nappropriate measures to effectively implement the TPS-OIC so as to realize the target of 25%
\nof trade exchanges among OIC Member States by 2025. The Conference further requested the
\nMember States, which have not yet completed the signing and\/or ratification of the TPS-OIC
\nFramework Agreement, Protocol on Preferential Tariff Scheme for TPS-OIC (PRETAS) and
\nTPS-OIC Rules of Origin to do so as soon as possible.
\n145. The Conference welcomed the offer made by the Republic of Tunisia to host the 10th Session
\nof the OIC Halal Product Fair in 8-12 October 2024 and urged Member States and private
\nsector institutions to participate actively in this fair.
\n146. The Conference congratulated the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on its 50th anniversary,
\nwhich has witnessed remarkable growth until it now offers a variety of financing solutions for
\nthe Member States. The Conference also appreciates the prominent role played by the IsDB
\nGroup in advancing the comprehensive development of the Member States within the
\nOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation and enhancing cooperation in related fields. The
\nConference expressed its appreciation for the great support provided by the Member States to
\nstrengthen the operations of the Group, stressing the necessity of continuing this support as
\npart of the commitment of \u201cstrengthening unity and solidarity through dialogue to achieve
\nsustainable development,\u201d with the aim of enabling the Group to meet the growing needs of
\nthe Member States.
\n147. The Conference welcomed the \u201cRabat Declaration\u201d issued by the High-Level Ministerial
\nConference on Middle-Income Countries, held in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, on 5-6
\nFebruary 2024, which called for a paradigm shift in international cooperation on development
\nfor the benefit of middle-income countries, and for enhancing the participation of these
\ncountries in global governance. It also welcomed the decision to upgrade the Group of Friends
\nof Middle-Income Countries to become an official governmental platform for dialogue,
\nawareness-raising and coordination on development issues.
\n148. The Conference expressed its deep concern over the challenges to food security in the OIC
\nMember States, which are exacerbated by population growth, increasing input costs, the<\/p>\n
devastating effect of climate change, natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic, and
\ngeopolitical tensions. The Conference, therefore, called for increasing concerted efforts among
\nOIC Member States, particularly net food importing countries, in addressing food security
\nchallenges through facilitating investment in transformation towards resilient, inclusive, and
\nsustainable agriculture and food systems, supply chains, and contract farming, supporting
\nsmallholder farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperating in the area of
\nscience, research, technology and innovation, including traditional knowledge, and
\nimplementing the relevant OIC projects and programmes. The Conference commended the
\nefforts of the Qatari initiative establishing the Global Drylands Alliance to address the issue of
\nfood security and called on countries to join it. In this regard, the Conference commended the
\nlaunching by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group of a US$10.54 billion
\nComprehensive Food Security Response Program towards promoting sustainable agricultural
\ndevelopment and enhanced food security in OIC Member States. The Conference also called
\nfor providing necessary support, including funding, to the Islamic Organization for Food
\nSecurity so as to enable it to execute its mandate in an efficient and effective manner. The
\nConference called on OIC Member States, which have not yet done so, to sign and ratify the
\nStatute of IOFS, the OIC specialised institution based in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, at
\ntheir earliest convenience. Also, the Conference praised the support of the Kingdom of Saudi
\nArabia, through the King Salman Centre for Relief and Humanitarian Aid, for the initiative of
\nIslamic countries in the food security sector from 2019 to 2023, of USD 178,932,980. It
\ncommended Member States\u2019 efforts under the national action plans to establish effective food
\nsystems in order to achieve the goal of sustainable food security and socio-economic
\ndevelopment and to help achieve the objectives of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
\n149. The Conference expressed its deep concern\/regret over the decisions of some international
\nfinancial institutions to stop financing programs directed to countries most in need, especially
\nto combat poverty, and to use public resources allocated for development as a pressure card
\nwith the aim of imposing certain cultural or social values and concepts on societies
\ncharacterized by their different cultures, which is inconsistent with the rules on which the
\ninternational system is based, with its laws and entities, most notably respect for the
\nsovereignty of states, including respect for their constitutions, judiciaries, and public order. It
\ncalled on these institutions to review their decisions and refrain from deviating from their
\ndevelopment obligations and not using the resources they have entrusted for development
\npurposes to impose and disseminate certain cultures or practices that do not enjoy universal
\nagreement. National and regional characteristics and various historical, cultural, and religious
\nbackgrounds must also be taken into account in the context of implementing the principle of
\n\u201cuniversality of human rights,\u201d as stated in the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action of
\n1993.
\n150. The Conference welcomed the outcomes of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and
\nthe International Monetary Fund, which were held in Marrakesh, the Kingdom of Morocco,
\nfrom 9 to 15 October 2023, especially those related to financing climate activities and achieving
\nsustainable development goals.
\n151. The Conference welcomed the fact that the Kingdom of Morocco has obtained the status of a
\n\u201csectoral dialogue partner\u201d with ASEAN as a culmination of the dynamic path of partnerships
\nbetween the Kingdom of Morocco and the countries of Southeast Asia.
\n152. The Conference commended the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to provide technical
\nsupport, increase agricultural capacity, and enhance food security in many regions of the world
\nby harnessing more than a quarter of its fertilizer production capacity and doubling its supplies
\nto many countries with fragile agricultural systems, by allocating 4 million tons of fertilisers to
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\nenhance food security in Africa during 2023, which would increase the productivity of 44
\nmillion farmers in 35 countries.
\n153. The Conference praised the success of the State of Qatar in hosting the Fifth United Nations
\nConference for the Least Developed Countries in March 2023 under the slogan \u201cFrom Potential
\nto Prosperity\u201d and noted the outcomes of this conference, especially the Doha Action
\nProgramme for the Least Developed Countries, and urged the parties to work jointly to achieve
\nthe goals of the Doha Work Programme.
\n154. The Conference expressed grave concern regarding the multifaceted negative impacts of global
\nissues including war conflicts, geopolitical tensions, pandemics, and climate change on the
\neconomies and societies of many OIC countries, especially the Least Developed Countries
\n(LDCs). The Conference also urged OIC Member States, OIC Institutions and the
\ninternational community to support the efforts of the LDCs for their economic development
\nand subsequent sustainable graduation from the LDC category.
\n155. The Conference urged all Member States to encourage their public and private sector entities
\nto actively participate in the 18th OIC Trade Fair scheduled to be held in Lahore, Islamic
\nRepublic of Pakistan on 29th November \u2013 1
\nst December, 2024.
\n156. The Conference noted with concern that despite the progress in alleviating poverty in all its
\nforms and dimensions in many OIC Member States, poverty remains a serious challenge to
\nsocio-economic development of low-income OIC Member States. The Conference observed
\nthat as a result of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, poverty in all its forms and dimensions
\nhas increased in many OIC low-income countries, reversing their progress in poverty
\nalleviation. The Conference, therefore, called for empowering the poor and the vulnerable
\npeople, particularly in the rural areas, and the unemployed by enhancing their capacities
\nthrough education, skills and vocational training, access to financial resources, in particular
\nIslamic micro-financing, land, infrastructure, markets, technology and services. The
\nConference encouraged Member States to share social Islamic Micro-finance models that have
\nproved to be successful, such as the Akhuwat Model, for quick poverty alleviation among the
\nvulnerable citizens. The Conference also called on OIC Member States to redeem their
\nrespective pledges, and make new commitments to the Islamic Solidarity Fund for
\nDevelopment to enable the Fund reach its target capital of US$10 billion and continue to
\nfinance projects and programmes for poverty alleviation in OIC Member States. The
\nConference expressed appreciation for Pakistan-based organization Akhuwat, the Islamic
\nDevelopment Bank and the OIC General Secretariat for organizing a seminar on 9th March,
\n2023 to introduce interest free micro finance model of Akhuwat for its replication in the
\nMember States for poverty alleviation;
\n157. The Conference recognised the importance of regional and interregional transport connectivity
\nin trade, investment, services, tourism and other economic activities. The Conference called on
\nOIC Member States to boost intra-OIC cooperation to improve the transport infrastructure and
\npromote the exchange of best practices in the field of transport. In this regard, the Conference
\nsupported the ongoing efforts of the OIC Secretary General to reconvene, in the coming year,
\nthe OIC Ministerial Conference on Transportation, which would serve as a regular OIC policy
\nforum in the field of transport. It also underscored the need to develop an OIC cooperation
\nframework in the field of transport. The Conference further welcomed the planned convening
\nof the 2nd Stakeholders\u2019 Meeting on the OIC Dakar-Port Sudan Railway Project in Jeddah,
\nSaudi Arabia, during 2024, and, to this end, called on the concerned OIC Member States to
\nintensify the implementation of measures aimed at establishing the Dakar-Port Sudan railway
\nroute.
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\n158. The Conference welcomed Algeria\u2019s hosting of the 7th Summit of the Heads of State and
\nGovernment of Gas Producing Countries Forum, held on 2 March 2024 and welcomed its
\noutcomes aimed at supporting the common vision of the Member Countries in safeguarding
\nthe interests of the gas producers and consumers and supporting the aspirations of countries, in
\nparticular the African ones and their efforts in addressing energy poverty and confronting the
\nchallenges relating to energy access and promoting sustainable, just and comprehensive social
\nand economic development in line with environmental requirements and the 2030 Sustainable
\nDevelopment Goals.
\n159. The Conference acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on
\nnational and global labour markets, resulting in job losses, reduced working hours, suspended
\nemployment relations and income loss. The youth, women and persons with disabilities are
\namong those in the labour market, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID19. In this regard, the Summit called on the OIC Member States to take appropriate measures
\nat the national level to promote wide access to decent jobs, entrepreneurship opportunities,
\nskills development, decent work conditions, and income security that would contribute to
\nsustainable development and inclusive growth in the OIC Member States. The Conference also
\nurged the OIC Member States to intensify their efforts towards the effective implementation of
\nthe OIC projects and programmes in the domain of labour, employment and social protection.
\nThe Conference further welcomed the convening of the Inaugural Session of the General
\nAssembly of the OIC Labour Centre, which is the newest specialized institution of the OIC, in
\nBaku, Azerbaijan, on 22nd November 2023, and, to this end, it urged the OIC Member States
\nto support the Centre to enable it to execute its mandate. It urged Member States that have not
\nyet signed and ratified the Statute of the Labour Centre to finalise the signing and ratification
\nprocedure at the earliest convenience.
\n160. The Conference stressed the need to support private-sector led growth to enhance opportunities
\nfor jobs and livelihoods for all, including the poorest people, as well as to promote social and
\neconomic inclusion, and economic growth. In this regard, the Conference resolved to continue
\nsupporting the role of the private sector as a key source of economic growth and employment
\ncreation by promoting an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and sustainable
\nenterprises, in particular micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, in order to generate and
\nmaintain quality jobs, productive employment and improved living standards for all.
\n161. The Conference recognised the support and funding of projects for poor families and women,
\nespecially in fragile areas in Member States witnessing armed conflicts and those that have just
\nemerged from conflicts, and the adoption of a zero sustainable development strategy to achieve
\neconomic balance for these poor families affected by these conflicts.
\n162. The Conference underscored the great importance of developing tourism in implementing the
\nrelevant OIC economic agreements and programmes, and urged Member States to create
\nconducive environments and deploy innovative de-risking and credit enhancement tools in
\norder to facilitate the investment interest of private and institutional investors. The Conference
\nalso urged Member States to facilitate the visa procedures for tourists. In the same vein, the
\nConference expressed satisfaction on the elaboration of the OIC City of Tourism Award and
\nthe Strategic Roadmap on the Development of Islamic Tourism in the Member States.
\n163. The Conference commended the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in hosting the World Expo
\nDubai 2020 from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, under the theme of \u201cConnecting Minds.
\nCreating the Future\u201d. The Conference affirmed the support of all OIC Member States to the
\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia in hosting the World Expo 2030. It appreciated the efforts made by
\nMember States to provide support during elections.
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\n164. The Conference affirmed its support for the process of reforming the World Trade
\nOrganisation to strengthen the multilateral rule-based trading system, in a way that preserves
\nthe principles on which the organization was founded, including special and preferential
\ntreatment for developing and least developed countries. The Conference also stressed support
\nfor the efforts of the OIC Member States in their accession process to the World Trade
\nOrganisation to enhance the contribution of these countries to the volume of international trade.
\nThe Conference also urged the OIC Member States to enhance coordination among themselves
\nto confront the efforts of some major countries to take unilateral trade measures that would
\nhinder the access of developing countries’ exports to foreign markets in contravention of the
\nrules of the World Trade Organisation.
\n165. The Conference called for the need for coordination among OIC Member States concerning
\nthe ongoing efforts to reform the international financial architecture to enhance the
\neffectiveness of existing financing mechanisms and develop new financing mechanisms with
\na to strengthening the role of international and regional financial institutions in supporting
\ndeveloping countries in achieving SDGs and addressing the challenges of climate change.
\n166. The Conference expressed concern over unilateral trade measures based on environmental and
\nclimate change issues, which are considered an obstacle to the access of Member States\u2019
\nexports to foreign markets and called for these measures to be removed as soon as possible.
\n167. The Conference commended the vital role of the Standing Committee for Economic and
\nCommercial Cooperation (COMCEC) , under the wise and commendable leadership of
\nH.E.Recep Tayyip Erdog\u0306an, President of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye and Chairman of the
\nCOMCEC, in addressing the common development challenges of the Islamic Ummah and
\nrealization of the noble objectives of the OIC and COMCEC.
\n168. The Conference also commended the endeavours under COMCEC for deepening economic
\nand commercial cooperation among the Member States, in particular, the effectuation of the
\nTPS-OIC, operationalisation of the OIC Arbitration Centre, establishment of the COMCEC
\nHigh-Level Digital Transformation Forum, issuance of OIC-COMCEC Shariah International
\nInvestment Fund and successful implementation of COMCEC Project Funding, COVID-19
\nResponse, the effective countering of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and Al Quds
\nProgrammes. It requested the Member States and the relevant OIC institutions to actively
\nparticipate in the programmes and projects developed under the auspices of the COMCEC.
\n169. The Conference also welcomed the offer of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye to host the Third Meeting
\nof the TPS-OIC Trade Negotiations Committee at the ministerial level in an open-ended
\nformat, to be held in Istanbul on 10-11 June 2024, and urged all Member States to participate
\nin this meeting.
\n170. The Conference welcomed the successful implementation of the COMCEC Strategy, in
\nparticular through the COMCEC Working Groups as regular platforms for producing
\nknowledge, sharing experiences and approximating policies among the Member States and the
\nCOMCEC Project Funding, which is an important instrument for the realization of the
\nCOMCEC Ministerial Policy Recommendations, benefited by 55 Member States. The
\nConference requested the Member States and the relevant OIC institutions to actively
\nparticipate in the activities of the COMCEC Working Groups and make use of the facilities
\nprovided under the COMCEC Project Funding.
\n171. The Conference commended the efforts of the Islamic Centre for the Development of Trade
\n(ICDT) in Casablanca to enhance intra-trade and investments among Member States, in the
\ncontext of achieving the objectives of the OIC Ten-Year Programme of Action 2016-2025,
\nthrough the ambitious ICDT programs related to organizing exhibitions and economic forums
\nand supporting institutional capacities in the field of facilitating trade, as well as providing
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\ninformation and studies on the requirements of international markets, in addition to
\nempowering women, encouraging entrepreneurship among young people, and supporting small
\nand medium enterprises, especially those related to achieving food security.
\n172. The Conference recalled the Ten-Year Programme of Action 2016-2025 adopted by the
\nThirteenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, particularly with regard to drawing
\nattention to Priority 1.18 on the institutional reform of the OIC. The Conference urged the
\nMember States to build on the proposals put forward during the two brainstorming sessions on
\nOIC reform held respectively in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 23-25 October 2018 and
\nin Dhaka, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, on 19-20 February 2020, with a view to
\nstrengthening the Organisation and its organs to enable it to meet the aspirations of the Ummah
\nin the context of contemporary challenges and realities.
\n173. The Conference expresses appreciation for the initiatives of the Islamic Centre for the
\nDevelopment of Trade in Casablanca, which aim to support investment and economic
\npartnership in sub-Saharan African countries, members of the OIC, in order to achieve
\neconomic and social development that will improve the standard of living of the peoples of the
\nregion and support stability and peace in these countries.
\n174. The Conference commended the efforts of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts of the OIC
\ncountries through the two meetings held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, from 3 to 6
\nOctober 2022, and from 14 to 16 September 2023, respectively, which were devoted to
\nstudying the issue of establishing a body and mechanism to settle investment-related disputes.
\nCultural and Social Field:
\n175. The conference commended the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in hosting the Fifth
\nSession of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers, held from 7 to 9September
\n2022 in Jeddah. It also hails its efforts in following up on the implementation of the resolutions
\nissued by the conference in coordination with the General Secretariat. Also, the Conference
\nhighly valued the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in spreading the message of peace,
\ndialogue, peaceful coexistence and tolerance among young people through organising the Holy
\nSites Journey Programme for young people from Arab and Islamic countries during the period
\nfrom 17 to 26 November 2023 (Makkah Al Mukarramah \u2013 Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah –
\nJeddah) and in coordination with the General Secretariat and the League of Arab States, and
\ncalled for strengthening cooperation between the Member States on issues related to youth
\nthrough organising joint events and programmes with the aim of exchanging experiences and
\nknowledge among the youth of the Member States.
\n176. The Conference called on OIC Member States to take part in the \u201cWorld Nomad Games\u201d, the
\ninternational sports competitions in ethnic sports, which are aimed at the development of ethnosports and ethno- cultural movement as a heritage of human civilization to be held in Astana,
\nKazakhstan, from 8 to 14 September 2024.
\n177. The Conference also commended the efforts of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye in hosting the fifth
\nsession of the Islamic Solidarity Games in the city of Konya during the period from 9 to 18
\nAugust 2022, and the secretariat of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF) for the
\nsuccessful organisation of the Games, and calls for strengthening cooperation among Member
\nStates on sports-related issues through organizing joint activities with the aim of contributing
\nto achieving social inclusion, combating terrorism and extremism, as well as eliminating
\npoverty.
\n178. The Conference commended Algeria\u2019s efforts in promoting cultural heritage in general and
\nIslamic heritage in particular through funding the Regional Centre for Safeguarding Intangible
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\nCultural Heritage in Africa (CRESPIAF), a category 2 centre under the auspices of UNESCO,
\nwhich is sparing no effort in promoting the safeguarding of Islamic cultural heritage across
\nAfrica and was highlighted during the workshop organised in Algeria from 25 to 29 April 2023,
\nthe theme of which was enhancing the capacities of national focal points for 44 African
\ncountries, including countries in the OIC on preparing periodic report under the 2003
\nConvention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
\n179. The Conference Congratulated Algeria for opening the temporary site of the Great Museum of
\nAfrica, considered a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063 in enriching African
\narts and heritage in general and the Islamic, in particular. The Centre would also serve as a
\ncultural and scientific beacon for researchers and specialists, and among its aims is to preserve
\nand protect African cultural property from all pilferage activities.
\n180. The Conference welcomed the establishment of the Department of Youth and Sports in the
\nOIC General Secretariat with the aim of raising the level of representation on youth and sports
\nissues in the OIC system, and called on Member States and the relevant OIC organs and
\ninstitutions to support the Department with material resources so as to contribute to carrying
\nout the tasks entrusted to it.
\n181. The Conference commended the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum due to its successful
\nprojects, OIC Youth Capital International Program, the OIC Youth Day, ICYF Annual
\nIntercultural Youth Camps in particular, in various fields such as cultural, economic,
\ntechnological, environment and art, and stressed the importance of coordination with the
\nGeneral Secretariat. the implementation of OIC Youth Strategy;
\n182. The Conference called on the General Secretariat to coordinate with the concerned OIC organs
\nand institutions, especially the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic World
\nEducational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Statistical, Economic and
\nSocial Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), the Islamic Centre for
\nthe Development of Trade (ICDT), the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and
\nAgriculture (ICCIA), and the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), to include youth
\nempowerment issues, including providing services and social protection, enhancing
\nparticipation, promoting youth capabilities, developing their entrepreneurship, and improving
\nemployment and rehabilitation policies and microfinance policies for the benefit of youth,
\nwithin the OIC agenda, priorities, programmes, strategies and projects, with the aim of
\ncontributing to the enhancement of youth resilience and sustainability.
\n183. The Conference welcomed the call of the Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers,
\nin its fifth session, to organize an annual periodic forum for youth of the OIC countries, hosted
\nby each of its Member States under the umbrella of the OIC, as a platform that provides the
\nopportunity for youth to exchange opinions and direct dialogue with the concerned authorities
\nand to come up with recommendations to be presented to the relevant ministerial conferences.
\nIn this regard, the Conference welcomed the initiative of the Republic of Uzbekistan to
\norganize the International Youth Forum in Samarkand under the umbrella of the OIC from 25
\nto 30 June 2024, and commended the exerted efforts of the General Secretariat and the
\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chair of the Fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Youth and
\nSports Ministers, for the success of the forum in cooperation with Uzbekistan, and calls on
\nMember States and the relevant OIC organs and institutions to actively participate in this event.
\n184. The Conference welcomed the Kingdom of Morocco’s hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup
\njointly with Spain and Portugal, as well as the African Cup of Nations in 2025.
\n185. The Conference commended the OIC cultural activity in coordination with Indonesia from 7
\nto 14 July 2023. Attended by youths from OIC member states, the event presented an
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\nopportunity for the youths to recognize the OIC, immerse themselves in cultural diversity and
\nencourage the youths to prepare for the future, by learning continuously and upgrading skills.
\n186. The Conference appreciated the inscription by the Kingdom of Morocco of the Melhoun
\nheritage on the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage List during the 18th session of the
\nIntergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
\nUNESCO, held in the Republic of Botswana in November 2023, as an international recognition
\nof the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to protect and value tangible and intangible cultural
\nheritage, bringing to 14 items of Arab properties inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible World
\nHeritage List. It also commended the signing of an agreement between the Kingdom of
\nMorocco and UNESCO to put Moroccan expertise in the field of protection of world cultural
\nheritage at the disposal of sub-Saharan African countries.
\n187. The Conference called on the General Secretariat to work towards strengthening the role of
\nreligious and traditional values in raising young men and women, In this regard, the Conference
\naffirmed its full concern over the growing violent extremism leading to terrorism among youth
\nin the Sahel region and the Lake Chad Basin, and called on the OIC Member States and the
\nrelevant organs and institutions of the OIC to strengthen the role of the Organisation in this
\nregion and to support the efforts of the Member States concerned in combating extremism that
\nleads to the involvement of youth into terrorist groups, in coordination with the Kingdom of
\nSaudi Arabia, the Chair of the Fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of the Ministers of Youth
\nand Sports.
\n188. The Conference welcomed and congratulated Algeria for opening the Great Mosque of
\nAlgerian \u2013 the world\u2019s third largest mosque \u2013 as an excellent spiritual, religious, scientific,
\ncultural, and touristic beacon that aims to highlight genuine values of Islam, especially
\ntolerance and moderation, and to spread the culture of peaceful coexistence, as well as
\nupgrading the dialogue of civilizations and establishing strong international ties. This is in
\naddition to creating an international scientific impact through a world-class university training
\nsystem that supports research and specialized studies in the religious field.
\n189. The conference welcomed the consensus adoption by the UN General Assembly of resolution
\n72\/130 to declare 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace as a means of
\nregularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance,
\ninclusion, understanding and solidarity.
\n190. The conference congratulated Algeria on inscribing Ra\u00ef \u2013 popular folk song of Algeria \u2013\u2013 on
\nthe Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as Algerians\u2019 purely
\nnational heritage, during the 17th Session of UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Committee for the
\nSafeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Rabat from 28 November to 3
\nDecember 2022. The inscription reinforced Algeria\u2019s list with the 10th element, following
\ninscribing Ahellil of Gourara, Rites and craftsmanship associated with the wedding costume
\ntradition of Tlemcen, Sbu\u00e2, annual pilgrimage to the zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in
\nGourara, Annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Sidi \u2018Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi
\nCheikh), and Ritual and ceremonies of Sebe\u00efba in the oasis of Djanet, Algeria, among other
\nelements.
\n191. The Conference commended the role of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, of the Kingdom of
\nMorocco, the pioneer in migration issues at the African level, and the Kingdom of Morocco\u2019s
\ncontinued role as a Champion Country in implementing the Global Compact for Migration.
\n192. The Conference commended the efforts of the State of Libya through the International Islamic
\nCall Society and its pioneering role in spreading the moderate Islamic religion, qualifying
\nImams and providing scholarships in Islamic sciences to many members of Muslim minorities
\nin the world.
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\n193. The Conference stressed that culture must be used as a leverage for sustainable and
\ncomprehensive development consistent with Islamic values, thereby making culture a strategic
\ntool for achieving OIC goals. In this regard, the Conference commended the General
\nSecretariat’s efforts and initiatives aiming to evolve a unified stance on and defend issues of
\ncommon interest including the need to preserve the Islamic and historical nature of Islamic
\nsanctities and cultural heritage, and welcomed the Member States’ efforts to this end. The
\nConference praised the role of the OIC General Secretariat in promoting platforms of
\nintercultural exchanges at various levels which included the OIC Hybrid Seminar “Connecting
\nFurther at the Post-Covid 19 Contemporary World: Enhancing Dialogue between the Islamic
\nWorld and Other Great Civilizations” held at the OIC General Secretariat on 10 October 2022
\nand commended the knowledge-based contribution of conferences on cultural interactions
\nbetween the Islamic world and other civilizations organized by IRCICA. The Conference urged
\nthe General Secretariat, along with the relevant OIC institutions, to develop programmes and
\nactivities which focus on promoting Islamic culture and identity, enhancing interactions and
\ndialogue among cultures and civilizations, and increasing the OIC’s presence on the world
\nscene, in association with the OlC institutions and international partners.
\n194. The Conference strongly condemned the destruction and desecration of cultural heritage, both
\ntangible and intangible in all their forms, in Al-Quds and Palestine, and also in Azerbaijan
\nresulting from the aggression of Armenia, in Iraq, Libya, Mali, Palestine, Syria and Yemen and
\nin other Member States, as well as with regard to Islamic cultural heritage in Armenia and other
\nnon-Member States around the world. In this vein, it invited IRCICA, as a subsidiary organ,
\nand ICESCO, as a specialized institution of the OIC, in coordination with the Member States
\nand all relevant competent institutions, to continue to monitor the situation of cultural,
\narchitectural and religious heritage across the world, take part in countering acts of damage,
\ndestruction, looting and unrightful appropriation directed to heritage assets, strengthen
\nawareness and international collaboration for their restoration and preservation through such
\nmeans as organizing scientific fora and underscoring the issue in relevant global platforms; it
\nwelcomed, in this regard, activities that highlight historical evidence based on original archives
\nrelating to Islamic identity and ownership of monuments, particularly the conference on
\n\u00abMasjid al-Aqsa in the Light of Historical Documents\u00bb organized jointly by the OIC General
\nSecretariat’s Department of Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs and IRCICA in cooperation with
\nAl-Quds Higher Committee of the Presidency of the State of Palestine and Marmara University
\nAl-Quds Studies Application and Research Centre, in December 2022, the Manuscript
\nRestoration Centre and the Directorate of Tourism and Islamic Artefacts and Manuscripts of
\nthe Department of Jordanian Islamic Endowments in Al-Quds. It also welcomed the actions
\nundertaken by the Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites aimed at preserving
\nthe Holy Sites in Al-Haram Al-Sharif Compound through providing protection, reconstruction
\nand moral and material conservation, as well as the protection of Awqaf properties.
\n195. The Conference expressed appreciation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for organising a
\nconference on Women in Islam on the sidelines of the 67th Session of the Commission on the
\nStatus of Women on 8 March 2023 to highlight women’s rights and identity in the Muslim
\nworld, which provided an opportunity to assess the challenges and obstacles faced in the social,
\npolitical, legal and economic empowerment of women and their integration within Muslim
\nsocieties.
\n196. The Conference welcomed the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue which was held in
\nBaku from 1 to 3 May 2024, within the framework of \u201cBaku Process\u201d; it commended the efforts
\nof the Republic of Azerbaijan in promoting the culture of tolerance, understanding and respect
\namong the different nations, countries, and civilizations, both regionally and internationally.
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\n197. The Conference commended the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its offer to host the Ninth
\nSession of the Ministerial Conference on Women in OIC Member States in Islamabad in 2024,
\nand urged the General Secretariat to follow up the scheduling of this conference in cooperation
\nwith Pakistan.
\n198. The Conference lauded the efforts of the General Secretariat in cooperation with the Member
\nStates to support cinematographic production and launch the OIC Film Festival with the
\nobjective of strengthening cultural ties; it welcomed the holding of the 28th edition of the PanAfrican Film & TV Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) from 25 February to 4 March 2023.
\nIt invited the Member States to consider offering to host editions of the OIC Film Festival, and
\nencouraged the reinforcement of cooperation among film festivals throughout OIC Member
\nStates, provision of support to joint initiatives and projects in cinematographic production that
\nwould shed light on subjects related to the cause of Palestine, combating Islamophobia, violent
\nextremism, terrorism, inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue, with a view to raising cultural and
\nhumanitarian awareness in Muslim societies.
\n199. The Conference welcomed the entry into force of the Statute of the Women Development
\nOrganization in OIC Member States (WDO) on 31st July 2020 and acknowledged the pivotal
\nrole of this organization in architecture of women\u2019s development within the OIC system. It also
\nexpressed its appreciation and gratitude to the Arab Republic of Egypt for its Support to WDO
\nand for hosting the Eight Session of the Ministerial Conference on Women in the OIC Member
\nStates on June 2021 in Cairo. The Conference called on the OIC Member States of the
\norganization to fulfil their financial obligations with the aim of enabling the WDO to fulfil its
\nobligations in the advancement of women in the Islamic world. It also called on States that
\nhave not yet joined to do so.
\n200. The Conference welcomed the convening of the open-ended Intergovernmental Group of
\nExperts Meetings to discuss the revised document, which is titled \u201cOIC Convention on the
\nRights of Child\u201d. It also lauded the establishment of the OIC Family Divisions in OIC relevant
\nInstitutions and Universities. Furthermore, the Conference commended the efforts of the
\nGeneral Secretariat, the OIC Organs and relevant Institutions for the preparation of the Draft
\ndocument on Islamic Values related to women and children.
\n201. The Conference commended the efforts made to ensure the well-being and social security of
\nthe elderly, persons with special needs and persons with disabilities in the Islamic world. It also
\nlauded the organization’s achievements in development and adoption of OIC strategic plan for
\nthe well-being of the older persons and an action plan for persons with disabilities.
\nFurthermore, the Conference urged Member States, the OIC Organs and relevant Institutions
\nto implement the provisions thereof.
\nScience & Technology:
\n202. The Conference affirmed its commitment to continue promoting the use of science, transfer
\nand localization of technology and innovation in facilitating efforts to address global
\nchallenges, such as efforts to eradicate poverty; achieve food security and nutrition; increase
\nagricultural production and productivity; enhance access to affordable, reliable, sustainable
\nand modern energy for all; fight diseases; improve education; protect the environment and
\naddressing climate change, and building resilience to confront emerging challenges.
\n203. The Conference commended the outcomes of the Second OIC Summit on Science &
\nTechnology on 16 June 2021, under the Chairmanship of the United Arab Emirates, noting the
\nongoing work of the Steering Committee comprising all OIC relevant institutions to ensure
\ntimely and effective implementation of the OIC STI Agenda 2026 and the provisions of the
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\nAbu Dhabi Declaration adopted by the First and Second OIC Summit on Science &
\nTechnology respectively.
\n204. The Conference stressed the importance of cooperation between Member States to enhance
\ntheir cybersecurity, including cooperation to prevent the use of infrastructure in countries by
\ngroups or individuals against other OIC countries. The Conference praised the launch by Saudi
\nArabia of the Global Cybersecurity Forum as a non-profit organization aiming to contribute to
\nenhancing cybersecurity at the international level, international cooperation, economic and
\nsocial development in the field of cybersecurity, and harmonizing international efforts related
\nto the field. The Conference also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between
\nthe OIC and the Global Cybersecurity Forum.
\n205. The Conference commended the importance of the outcomes of the 2nd African Start-up
\nConference hosted by Algeria on 5 and 6 December 2023 and its effective role in developing
\ninnovation in the African continent and pushing towards developing start-ups in the spirit of
\ncooperation, coordination and harmonization of national policies in this critical sector.
\n206. The Conference welcomed the Indonesia-COMSTECH Fellowship Program for Research and
\nAdvanced Training in Virology and Vaccine Technology, organized by the Government of
\nIndonesia and the OIC Standing Committee for Science and Technology, to promote vaccine
\nindependence and availability in OIC Member States.
\n207. The Conference recognized the rapid acceleration of the design, development, deployment, and
\nuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, and their potential impact in accelerating the
\nachievement of OIC 2025: Programme of Action, OIC STI Agenda 2026 and the 2030 Agenda
\nfor Sustainable Development, and, therefore, stressed the urgency of achieving global
\nconsensus on safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems. The Conference
\nencouraged the Member States to undertake appropriate steps to develop both the human
\nresources and the infrastructure required for integrating with, and benefitting from, the rapid
\nadvancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Conference further urged Member States to
\ndevelop comprehensive national AI strategies, with a particular emphasis on making them
\nethically credible, safe to implement, and conducive to international cooperation with the
\nutmost goal to ensure harnessing the transformative potential of AI and mitigating any potential
\nrisks.
\n208. The Conference welcomed the offer by the Republic of Azerbaijan to host the Third OIC
\nSummit on Science and Technology in May 2024 and called upon COMSTECH to work
\nclosely with the Government of Azerbaijan and the OIC General Secretariat for making
\nnecessary preparations for the Summit.
\n209. The Conference noted with satisfaction the progress made in the establishment and
\nactualization of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform which is a consultative forum to organize the
\nscientific resources of its participating members with strong credentials in the fields of Science,
\nTechnology and Innovation (STI) to help in promoting an enabling ecosystem for the
\nadvancement of STI and the technical capacities of OIC members in STI, including the
\nconvening of its First Ministerial Meeting on May 25-26, 2023 in Almaty, Republic of
\nKazakhstan.
\n210. The Conference welcomed the offer by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to host
\nthe Second Ministerial meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform and called upon
\nCOMSTECH, the Secretariat of the OIC- 15 Dialogue Platform to work closely with the
\nGovernment of Iran and the OIC General Secretariat for making necessary preparations for the
\nMinisterial Meeting.
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\n211. The Conference welcomed the hosting by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the Third Annual
\nMeeting of the Science, Technology and Innovation Dialogue Platform of the OIC-15 in 2025.
\n212. The Conference called upon the Member States, OIC relevant institutions and International
\npartners and all stakeholders to facilitate technology transfer and support efforts by the
\ndeveloping and (Egypt)Least Developed Countries to provide opportunities for science,
\ntechnology, engineering and mathematics education and research for all, including youth,
\npersons with disabilities(T\u00fcrkiye) and women, and particularly in the emerging technologies,
\nand to provide suitable working conditions in order to prevent brain drain.
\n213. The Conference expressed appreciation to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
\nand Chairman the Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation
\n(COMSTECH) recognizing the role it plays as the OIC focal point for science, technology and
\ninnovation, in analyzing how science, technology and innovation, including information and
\ncommunications technologies, serve as enablers of the OIC 2025: Programme of Action, OIC
\nSTI Agenda 2026 as well as sustainable and comprehensive development consist with Islamic
\nvalues by acting as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices,
\nproviding foresight about critical trends in science, technology and innovation in key sectors
\nof the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive
\ntechnologies.
\n214. The Conference commended the efforts of the State of Libya through the International Islamic
\nDawa Association and its significant role in spreading the moderate Islamic religion, as well
\nas in qualifying Imams, and providing scholarships in Islamic sciences to many members of
\nMuslim minorities around the world.
\n215. The Conference further appreciated the role being played by the OIC relevant institutions
\nincluding, SESRIC, IsDB, ICESCO and the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) and
\nemphasized the importance of better coordination and coherence among them in providing
\nsupport in the field of science, technology and innovation directed towards development
\npriorities and needs of the Member States. The Conference, in this vein commends the T\u00fcrkiye
\nScholarships-IsDB Joint Scholarshop Program, jointly funded by Presidency for Turks Abroad
\nand Related Communities of the Republic T\u00fcrkiye and IsDB.
\n216. The Conference commended the continued interest of the Member States in the \u2018OIC
\nEducational Programme: Solidarity through Academia in the Muslim World being pursued by
\nthe General Secretariat. It expressed appreciation for the public and private sector universities
\nin the member states which have offered scholarships under the Programme. It invited Member
\nStates to generously support the initiative and actively participate in the Educational Exchange
\nProgramme, which also involves faculty exchange, short term student exchanges, research
\ncollaboration and vocational training.
\n217. The Conference appreciated the University of Management Technology, Lahore, Pakistan for
\ngenerously offering 114 scholarships for the OIC Member States (two scholarships for each
\nMember States) in different fields and establishing a comprehensive framework for long-term
\ncollaboration which includes student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects,
\nconferences, and publications with universities across OIC Member States, paving the way for
\ninnovative initiatives that contribute to advancing education and cultural understanding
\namongst the OIC Member States.
\n218. The Conference welcomed the initiative of the Republic of Iraq for launching (Study in Iraq)
\nprogram for non-Iraqi students and it calls on the Member States to nominate their students to
\nstudy at the Iraqi universities and at various specialties.
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\n219. The Conference commended the progressive role being played by the Islamic University of
\nTechnology (IUT) in Bangladesh for the development of human resources of the Ummah in
\nthe fields of engineering, technology and technical education. The Conference called upon all
\nMember States to continue their efforts for quality education that promotes creativity,
\ninnovation and research and development and in this regard promote collaboration, academic
\ninteraction and exchange of knowledge between their academic institutions.
\n220. The Conference commended the Republic of Kazakhstan for its kind allocation of 100
\nscholarships by the for citizens of OIC Member States to pursue higher education at esteemed
\nKazakhstani universities and express its sincere gratitude and appreciation for this
\ncommendable initiative which significantly contributes to advancing educational opportunities
\nfor the youth of OIC Member States.
\n221. The Conference noted with deep concern that the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the
\nprovision of essential health services in Member States, with a number of Member States
\nreporting disruptions during the height of the pandemic resulting in excess deaths and has
\nreinforced and created new obstacles to the full implementation of the OIC Strategic Health
\nProgramme of Action (SHPA) and health aspects of other policy documents such as OIC 2025:
\nProgramme of Action, OIC STI Agenda 2026 as well as sustainable and comprehensive
\ndevelopment consist with Islamic values, increased extreme poverty, widened inequalities and
\nhad a disproportionate impact on people in the most vulnerable situations.
\n222. The Conference expressed deep concern about the uneven access of many Member States,
\nparticularly the African Member States, to safe, quality, efficacious, effective, accessible and
\naffordable vaccines against COVID-19, and emphasized the need to enhance the capacities of
\nthe Member States to achieve universal health coverage and have equitable access to vaccines
\nand health technologies and means to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 and other
\npandemics, as well as reaffirming the need to strengthen the support for national, regional and
\nmultilateral initiatives that aim to accelerate the development and production of and equitable
\naccess to COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines, and take note of the Statements of
\nthe extraordinary meeting of the OIC Steering Committee on Health at the level of Ministers
\nof Health and extraordinary meeting of the OIC Executive Committee at the level of Foreign
\nMinisters held on 09 and 22 April 2020 respectively to share knowledge and information about
\nCOVID-19 and to formulate a collective response to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
\n223. The Conference took note of the fact that despite multiple challenges related to COVID-19,
\nconflict, drought and vulnerable populations in need of emergency assistance, the momentum
\nto eradicate polio in the world\u2019s last endemic bloc \u2013 comprising Afghanistan and Pakistan
\nremains strong due to the efforts of all the stakeholders including the Islamic Advisory Group
\n(IAG), political commitment of the leaderships in the countries concerned and the international
\nsupport towards this goal including the contribution of the United Arab Emirates to the polio
\nelimination efforts in Pakistan in the form of a donation to the tune of USD 200 million, and
\nthe donation from Indonesia of 10 million doses of polio vaccine to Afghanistan. The
\nConference encouraged Member States and other stakeholders including IAG to continue their
\nregional coordination and collaboration to support countries with continued endemic wild
\npoliovirus transmission and countries responding to polio outbreaks; and to intensify solidarity
\nand commitment to preventing and stopping all polio outbreaks in the region.
\n224. The Conference expressed its deep concern at the widening of the SDG financing gap, that has
\nnow risen to USD 4 trillion annually, and recognized that the great finance divide has severely
\nhampered many developing countries in their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda. It called for
\nurgent actions to scale up the provision of finance to developing countries, including the
\nfulfilment of ODA commitments by developed countries, urgent re-channelling of un-utilized
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\nSDRs to developing countries, scaling up of grants and concessional lending through MDBs,
\nincorporating measures beyond GDP to determine access to concessional finance and
\nrecapitalization of MDBs.
\n225. The Conference called for the urgent reform of the international financial architecture to make
\nit equitable and responsive to the financing needs of developing countries.
\n226. The Conference recognized the consequence of the adverse impact of climate change, natural
\ndisasters, extreme weather events as well as other environmental determinants of health, such
\nas clean air, safe drinking water, sanitation, safe, sufficient and nutritious food and secure
\nshelter, for health and in this regard underscored the need to foster health in climate change
\nadaptation efforts, underlining that resilient and people-centred health systems are necessary
\nto protect the health of all people, in particular those who are in vulnerable situations,
\nparticularly those living in small island developing States as well as coastal areas of developing
\nstates.
\n227. The Conference praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia in preserving climate and the environment
\nand relying on clean energy. In this regard, it noted the Saudi Green Initiative, which comes
\nwithin the Saudi 2023 initiatives to improve the quality of life, increase vegetation cover, and
\npreserve land and marine nature. The Conference also welcomed the Green Middle East
\nInitiative in 2021, the first regional alliance of its kind that aims to reduce the effects of climate
\nchange on the Middle East and North Africa region.
\n228. The Conference called for a coherent approach to strengthen the global health architecture as
\nwell as health system resilience and universal health coverage which are central for effective
\nand sustainable prevention, preparedness, and response to pandemics and other public health
\nemergencies, and recognized also the value of a One Health approach that fosters cooperation
\nbetween the human health, animal health and plant health, as well as environmental and other
\nrelevant sectors and that strengthening early warning and response systems contribute to health
\nsystem resilience. It commends the Doha Initiative on Health Policy in the Global South, which
\naims to provide a new platform for officials in the public health sector in countries of the Global
\nSouth to share their priorities and express the challenges they face.
\n229. The Conference welcomed the designation of the National Institute of Forensic Evidence and
\nCriminology of the Algerian National Gendarmerie with the Organization for the Prohibition
\nof Chemical Weapons (OPCW) designated laboratories, to analyze environmental samples and
\ndetect chemical warfare agents, placing Algeria on the list of the 23 OPCW Member States.
\n230. The Conference called on Member States, relevant OIC institutions and international partners
\nto take measures to significantly reduce maternal, perinatal, neonatal, infant and child
\nmortality and morbidity and increase access to quality health-care services for newborns,
\ninfants and children, as well as all women before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth,
\nincluding through combating the proliferation of low-quality and fake medicine, and through
\nproviding antenatal and postnatal care, sufficient numbers of skilled birth attendants and
\nadequately supplied birthing facilities.
\n231. The Conference took note of Kazakhstan\u2019s initiative to establish a special multilateral body \u2013
\nthe International Agency for Biological Safety – and welcomes Kazakhstan\u2019 s efforts in
\nmultilateral fora to enable an effective and substantial exchange of views regarding the
\ninitiative with the involvement of experts from the OIC Member States. In this context, the
\nConference takes note of the outcomes of the \u201cInternational Workshop on Bridging the Gap:
\nEnhancing Biosafety and Biosecurity Regimes for a Secure Future\u201d held on 3-4 December,
\n2023 in Islamabad by the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological
\nCooperation (COMSTECH) and the Government of Kazakhstan, and welcomes the
\nrecommendations contained in its Final Document ( 3 (10) 24-COMSTECH) with regard to
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\nthe\u201c\u2026 consideration of the IABS initiative at the relevant multilateral fora in Geneva and New
\nYork\u201d.
\n232. The Conference took note, with appreciation, of the efforts being made to achieve self-reliance
\nin the production and access to quality, effective and affordable vaccines, medicines,
\ndiagnostics and other health technologies in order to facilitate equitable access, recognizing
\nthat the high prices of some health products and the inequitable access to such products impede
\nprogress towards achieving universal health coverage, particularly for the Least Developed
\nMember States. The Conference took note of the cooperation between National Medicine
\nRegulatory Authorities (NMRAs) noting the convening and outcome of the Second Meeting
\nof the Heads of NMRAs of the Member States in Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye on 5-7 September 2022.
\n233. The Conferenced reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of the decisions and
\nrecommendations of OIC fora including the 8th Islamic Conference of Environment Ministers
\nheld in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on 2-3 October 2019 and the 9th session of Islamic World
\nConference of Ministers of Environment held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saud Arabia on 19
\nOctober 2023, regarding environmental protection and achieving sustainable development. The
\nConference urged the Member States to continue to incorporate environmental considerations
\nin their developmental policies and to mobilize available financial and institutional resources
\nneeded for implementing national programs of environmental protection.
\n234. The Conference expressed deep concern on the recent environmental calamities and called on
\nall OIC member states to take practical measures in line with other international instruments to
\nminimize the impact of climate change at national level.
\n235. The Conference noted the importance of implementing the resolution adopted at the 77th
\nSession of the UN General Assembly on Sustainable Mountain Development, aimed at
\nstrengthening international cooperation on mountain-related development issues. The
\nConference welcomed the holding of the Second Global Bishkek Mountain Summit
\n\u201cBishkek+25\u201d in Kyrgyz Republic in 2027.
\n236. The Conference praised the important results of the 27th Session of the United Nations Climate
\nChange Conference, which Egypt hosted in November 2022, during which, for the first time,
\na fund for losses and damages resulting from climate change was agreed upon, and adopting a
\njust transition program that reinforces the importance of a just and orderly transition that
\nconsiders achieving the goals of sustainable development, eliminating poverty, and achieving
\nthe goals of the Paris Agreement.
\n237. The Conference commended the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates for the
\nsuccessful hosting of COP 27 and COP 28 in Sharm el-Sheikh and in Abu Dhabi respectively.
\nThe Conference applauded the outcomes of those two Conferences which are of critical
\nimportance for addressing global issues, including climate change, in the context of sustainable
\ndevelopment and efforts to eradicate poverty. The Conference urged the developed countries
\nbased on joint responsibility with varying burdens and equity to provide the necessary support
\nfor the implementation of the COP27 outcome which, inter alia, include calling on developed
\ncountry parties to provide financial resources to assist developing country parties with respect
\nto both mitigation and adaptation; international financing organizations and multilateral
\ndevelopment banks to expand concessional financing tools, and urging the parties to accelerate
\nthe pace of emission reduction measures and to present ambitious plans to ensure synergy
\nbetween national commitments and the Paris Agreement goals; taking into account different
\nnational circumstances, pathways and approaches. The Conference further looks forward to a
\nsuccessful outcome of COP29.
\n238. The Conference commended the success achieved by the United Arab Emirates by hosting the
\nCOP 28 Conference of the Parties in 2023 and the achievement of consensus by all parties on
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\nthe \u201cUAE Agreement,\u201d which is the most ambitious and inclusive of all since the Paris
\nAgreement in 2015, ad lauded the efforts of the UAE to create a climate fund worth US$30
\nbillion for climate solutions around the world and the announcement of a financing initiative
\nworth US$4.5 billion for the African continent to enable African countries to enhance their
\ncapacity in the field of clean energy, which was announced in September 2023 during the
\nAfrican Climate Summit in Nairobi.
\n239. The Conference welcomed the hosting by the Republic of Azerbaijan of the twenty-ninth
\nsession of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and affirmed its confidence that the
\nConference will achieve important results, especially with regard to climate finance and
\nsupport for developing countries to face the repercussions of climate change.
\n240. The Conference stressed that water is the basis for sustainable development and poverty
\neradication, which requires strengthening cooperation to confront the water crisis and the
\nchallenges of water scarcity that are now facing many countries.
\n241. The Conference noted the importance of management of water resources, including
\ncooperation on transboundary watercourses. It also stressed that Member States will adopt
\ncoherent, consistent, and integrated policies to enhance the response to water crises.
\n242. The Conference recognized that Parties should cooperate on promoting a supportive and open
\ninternational economic system aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth and
\ndevelopment in all countries and thus enabling them to better to address the problems of climate
\nchange, noting that measures taken to combat climate change, including unilateral ones, should
\nnot constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination or a disguised restriction on
\ninternational trade.
\n243. The Conference expressed concern that most of the Sustainable Development Goals targets are
\noff-track. The Conference commits to enhance international and multi-stakeholder cooperation
\nin accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its
\nSustainable Development Goals, including in ensuring the provision of its means of
\nimplementation, and to leave no one and no country behind.
\n244. The Conference recognized the critical role of the OIC in promoting cooperation among
\nMember States on water-related issues and its ability to bring together expertise from diverse
\ncountries with unique water characteristics under the framework of the OIC Water Vision. The
\nConference further welcomed identifications of opportunities for concerted action and laying
\nout roadmap for promoting collaboration, including exchange of best practices, capacity
\nbuilding and knowledge sharing, among Member States in all aspects of water, establishing a
\ndatabase of Water experts in the OIC region who could be called upon to provide onsite training
\nand any other technical support to Member States.
\n245. The Conference welcomed the offer by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host the 5th session of
\nthe Islamic Conference of Ministers responsible for Water in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
\nand expressed its appreciation for the work undertaken by the OIC Water Council under the
\nOIC \u2018Water Vision\u2019. The Conference also welcomed the convening of the 10th World Water
\nForum from 18 to 25 May 2024, in Indonesia, under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity”,
\nas well as the holding of the11th Global Forum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2027 under
\nthe theme “Working for a Better Future” and encouraged Member States to participate in both
\nevents.
\n246. The conference praised the initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
\nAl Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates regarding water under the slogan \u201cMohamed
\nbin Zayed Water Initiative,\u201d which aims to enhance awareness about the water scarcity crisis
\nand accelerate the pace of developing innovative and sustainable technology solutions and
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\nstrengthen international cooperation to address the challenge of global water scarcity and
\nprovide water sustainably and more equitably for all.
\n247. The Conference stressed the importance of the outcomes of the UN 2023 Water Conference on
\nthe Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the
\nInternational Decade for Action, \u201cWater for Sustainable Development\u201d, 2018-2028.
\n248. The Conference commended in this context Tajikistan\u2019s efforts and the importance of the
\nDushanbe Water Process, and welcomed the convening of the \u2018Third High-Level International
\nConference on Water, to be held in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, on 10-13 June 2024\u2019.
\n249. The Conference also recognized that the threat of sand and dust storms, which has emerged
\ngreatly over the past years, exacerbates existing challenges in arid and semi-arid regions, and
\ncauses serious social and economic damage. It threatens human health, well-being, and
\nlivelihoods. It contributes to land degradation, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity, which
\nundermines sustainable economic growth, emphasizing that addressing these challenges
\nrequires enhanced global and regional cooperation.
\n250. The Conference commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting the First and Second
\nInternational Conferences on Combating Sand and Dust Storms, held in Tehran from 3 to 5
\nJuly 2017 and on 9 and 10 September 2023, and took note with appreciation of other ongoing
\ninitiatives by various countries to combat sand and dust storms, especially at the regional level.
\n251. The Conference also commended the General Assembly resolutions, in particular resolutions
\n77\/171 of 28 December 2022 and 78\/158 of 19 December 2023, as well as UNEP\/EA.6\/L.10
\nof 1 March2024 on combating sand and dust storms.
\n252. The Conference also called on Member States to enhance cooperation among Member States,
\nincluding the preparation and implementation of programmes and action plans where possible
\nat the regional and sub-regional levels, promote research, technical and scientific cooperation,
\nexplore gaps and potential areas for better addressing sand and dust storms and their negative
\nimpacts, and mobilise funds through the establishment of a special OIC fund to contribute to
\ninitiatives and projects aimed at addressing the challenges of sand and dust storms and their
\nnegative impacts in Member Countries.
\nInformation:
\n253. The Conference appreciated the launch by the OIC General Secretariat of a media monitoring
\nunit to document the crimes of the occupation authorities against the Palestinian people,
\nalongside digital media platforms to publish and expose their illegitimate and inhumane
\npractices, in addition to publishing periodic press releases that provide the numbers of martyrs,
\nwounded, and detainees and the various crimes of the Israeli occupation. It recognized the
\nestablishment of a special window for the media monitoring unit on the OIC website to publish
\nnews and all other media materials such as videos and infographics, in addition to publishing
\nthese media materials on the OIC social media platforms, in implementation of Article (10) of
\nthe Final Communique adopted by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit to discuss the
\nIsraeli aggression against the Palestinian people, held In Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on
\nNovember 11, 2024, which called for the launch of the media monitoring unit.
\n254. The Conference noted, with appreciation, the extraordinary session of the Islamic Conference
\nof Information Ministers held in Istanbul, Republic of T\u00fcrkiye, on 24 February 2024 under the
\ntheme \u201cThe Israeli Occupying Authorities Disinformation and Hostilities against Journalists
\nand Media Outlets in the Occupied Palestinian Territory\u201d, and requested member States to
\nimplement the Final Communique. Also, the Conference commended the outcomes of the
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\ninternational forum organised by the Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) under the theme
\n\u201cThe media and their role in fuelling hatred and violence: The dangers of misinformation and
\nbias\u201d, held in Jeddah on 26 November 2023 in cooperation with the Muslim World League.
\nThe forum was attended by all official news agencies of OIC Member states and a number of
\ninternational media and intellectual and religious institutions and featured a special theme on
\n\u201cbias and misinformation in international media: the Palestinian cause as an example\u201d. The
\nforum was aimed at highlighting and countering the bias against the Palestinian cause in some
\nWestern States, which prevents exposing the Israeli occupation’s violations and enabling the
\nPalestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights.
\n255. The Conference took note of the progress made towards the launching of the OIC Media Forum
\nand called on the media entities and institutions in the Member States to join it.
\n256. The Conference commended the role played by the Standing Committee for Information and
\nCultural Affairs (COMIAC), chaired by His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President
\nof the Republic of Senegal. It called on Member States to harness their respective media sectors
\nin order to highlight and disseminate information related to the achievements and success
\nstories of the OIC Member States in all fields, disseminate information related to the OIC
\ncontributions to promoting peace and development and other global issues, and support the
\nlaunch of the OIC International Media Award for media personalities and outlets excelling in
\nthe promotion of intercultural dialogue, tolerance and harmony, within the framework of the
\nCOMIAC.
\n257. The Conference affirmed that media outlets, including social media, are the most effective tool
\nand source for disseminating information and forming public opinion, and recognized the
\ncrucial role that they can play in order to highlight the tolerance of the Islamic religion. The
\nConference stressed the central role of these media outlets in fair and objective monitoring of
\nissues of the Islamic world. It called for directing attention, effort and money towards social
\nmedia and supporting efforts in this regard, instead of supporting traditional media outlets,
\nwhich have proliferated these days and do not enjoy the attention of many age groups in society
\nas much as these modern media outlets do .The Conference called on the Member States to
\ninvest in developing the infrastructure of the media sector, facilitating access to information
\nfor all, supporting OIC media institutions, strengthening cooperation in countering
\ndisinformation, deepening coordination among them to advance joint Islamic action in all
\nfields, combating media activities that target Islamic symbols and sacred values, and promoting
\nand better explaining Islamic social and cultural norms to counter disinformation. The
\nConference called for promoting the OIC public diplomacy through the media, activating the
\nOIC media strategies.
\n258. The Conference commended the role of COMIAC under the chairmanship of the President of
\nthe Republic of Senegal H.E. Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In this regard, The Conference
\nwelcomed the outcome of the 12th Session of COMIAC, held in Dakar, Senegal, from 16 to
\n18 October 2023 under the theme \u201cWhat Role for Muslim Youth in Promoting Islamic Values
\nof Peace, Solidarity and Tolerance?\u201d. The Conference called on the Member States to utilise
\ntheir respective media outlets in order to highlight and disseminate information on their
\nachievements and success stories, to share examples and best practices in various areas with
\nother Member States, and to publicise the OIC’s contribution to the promotion of peace,
\ndevelopment and other issues of global concern.
\n259. The Conference stressed the need for global social media platforms to harmonise their content
\npolicy applications, including offensive and anti-Islamic content. To this end, the Conference
\nmandated the OIC General Secretariat to prepare a set of policy measures for the OIC Member
\nStates to be submitted to the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers.
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\nOrganizational and Institutional
\n260. The Conference decided to hold its Sixteenth Session in the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2026 at
\na date to be determined later in coordination with the OIC General Secretariat. It called upon
\nthe OIC Member States and relevant organs to cooperate with the General Secretariat, support
\nthe host country and make efforts to ensure the success of the Islamic Summit Conference in
\nBaku.
\n261. The Conference approved the offer made by the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye to host the 51st Session
\nof the Council of Foreign Affairs in 2025.
\n262. The Conference approved the offer made by the Islamic Republic of Iran to host the 54th
\nSession of the Council of Foreign Affairs in 2028.
\n263. The Conference renewed its call on all Member States that have not yet opened permanent
\nmissions accredited to the OIC in Jeddah to do so, in order to contribute more effectively in the
\nwork of the General Secretariat and to facilitate the work of the Permanent Representatives
\nCommittee, which convenes regularly, as this will reflect positively on the work of the General
\nSecretariat and OIC organs to undertake their tasks and duties. It appreciated the step taken by
\nMember States that opened permanent missions to the OIC in Jeddah, and commended the
\nfacilities and incentives provided by Saudi Arabia, the OIC host-country, in order to establish
\npermanent missions.
\n264. The Conference invited to expand the representation of Member States of the Organization in
\nthe UN Security Council, and supported the candidacy of Kyrgyz Republic for Non-Permanent
\nmembership of the UN Security Council for the period 2027-2028, during the elections in June
\n2026, and the candidacy of the Republic of Tajikistan for non-permanent membership of the
\nUN Security Council for the period 2028-2029, during the elections in June 2027.
\n265. The Conference supported the candidacy of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye for its non-permanent
\nmembership to the United Nations Security Council for the term 2037-2038.
\n266. The Conference supported the candidacy of Algeria for the membership in the Committee for
\nthe Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational
\nOrganization (UNESCO) for the period 2024-2028, during the elections scheduled to be held
\nin June 2024, on the occasion of the meeting of the 10th regular session of the General
\nAssembly of States Parties to the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the
\nIntangible Cultural Heritage.
\n267. The conference took note of the nomination by the Federal Republic of Somalia of Her
\nExcellency Ms. Fawzia Yusuf Haji, as its candidate, for the position of Chairperson of the
\nAfrican Union Commission for the period 2025-2028, to enhance the role of the Federal
\nRepublic of Somalia in international, regional organizations, and the global arena.
\n268. The Conference took note of the nomination by the Republic of Djibouti of His Excellency Mr.
\nMahmoud Ali Youssef who currently holds the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and
\nInternational Cooperation and official spokesperson for the Republic of Djibouti, as its
\ncandidates as Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the term 2025-2028.
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