BANJUL DECLARATION
\n(SESSION OF \u201cENHANCING UNITY AND SOLIDARITY THROUGH
\nDIALOGUE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”)
\nBANJUL, REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
\nMay 04-05, 2024<\/p>\n
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful<\/p>\n
We, the Kings, Presidents and Emirs of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic
\nCooperation, gathered at the Fifteen Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in
\nBanjul, The Republic of The Gambia, from 25-26 Dhul-Qi’dah 1445 A.H, corresponding
\nto 04 \u2013 05 May 2024;<\/p>\n
Reaffirming our commitment to the principles and objectives enshrined in the Charter of
\nthe OIC, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, noninterference in their domestic affairs and peaceful resolution of disputes;<\/p>\n
Adhering to the noble Islamic values of unity and fraternity, peace, solidarity compassion,
\ntolerance, equality, justice, moderation, balance and human dignity;
\nAttached to the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and to International
\nLaw;<\/p>\n
Stressing the importance of promoting education, human rights, tolerance, moderation, and
\nmiddle stance;<\/p>\n
Recognizing the importance of interfaith and intercultural dialogue as an effective
\nmechanism against all forms of racism, discrimination, xenophobia, Islamophobia,
\nextremism and incitement to hatred based on religion and race;<\/p>\n
Underscoring our attachment to inclusive and balanced multilateralism to contribute to
\ninternational peace, security, justice, and sustainable development, and to promote
\ndialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions, friendly relations and good
\nneighbourliness, mutual respect and cooperation;<\/p>\n
1- Affirm our solidarity in confronting the humanitarian catastrophe befalling Gaza Strip and
\nits people due to the unflinching Israeli aggression for more than six months without
\nrespect for the most basic moral and humanitarian values, and call on the countries of the
\nworld to take action to stop the crime of genocide committed by the Israeli occupation
\nagainst the Palestinian people in Gaza Strip and to implement the provisional measures
\nordered by the International Court of Justice; and affirm that all efforts should be made to
\naccelerate the delivery of all humanitarian aid and reject any attempts to displace the
\nPalestinian people from their land.<\/p>\n
2- Reiterate our solid support for the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to attain
\ntheir inalienable rights including their right to self-determination and to establish their
\nsovereign state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital and call upon the international
\ncommunity to compel the Occupying power to abide by international law, and United
\nNations resolutions and end its illegal occupation, colonization of and apartheid in the
\nPalestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. Failure to do so is bound to prolong the
\nconflict, cause further suffering and instability in the region and diminish the chances of a
\n\u201cTwo-State Solution\u201d.<\/p>\n
3- Reaffirm the need to enable the Palestinian people to realize their legitimate national rights,
\nas recognised by the international community, including through its recognition of the fully
\nsovereign State of Palestine within on the 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Shareef as its
\ncapital.<\/p>\n
4- Take all measures to safeguard the Islamic identity of Al-Quds Al-Sharif from the illegal
\nmeasures and policies as well as Judaization attempts of the occupier and the violations
\nagainst the sanctity and the status of Al-Haram Al-Sharif.<\/p>\n
5. Urge our Palestinian brothers and sisters to unite in their struggle to achieve their
\nobjectives, under the banner of the Palestine Liberation Organization the sole legitimate
\nrepresentative of the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n
6. Confirm the full solidarity of Member States with the Palestinian People in their struggle
\nto free themselves from foreign occupation and colonization and condemn all illegal
\nactions aimed at denying them their legitimate rights, commend the role of UNRWA in
\nserving the Palestinian refugees and invite all States and the international community to
\ncontinue supporting it to execute its historic mandate and responsibility.<\/p>\n
7. We call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and cessation of the all-out
\naggression against the Palestinian people in Gaza, as well as for providing humanitarian,
\nmedical, and relief aid, providing water and electricity, and opening humanitarian corridors
\nto deliver urgent aid to the Gaza Strip in an unhindered and adequate manner ; warn of the
\ndanger of continuing the crime of genocide and ethnic cleansing, including starvation,
\ndeprivation of water, and preventing entry of fuel, which led to a genuine disaster for all
\nhealth and humanitarian sectors; and affirm our categorical rejection and confrontation, by
\nall means, to any attempt at forcibly displacing, expelling or transferring the Palestinian
\npeople from their land;<\/p>\n
8. We pay tribute to the solidarity of African peoples and governments with the struggle of
\nthe Palestinian people, specifically the Member States of the OIC, and their firm stance to
\nend the historical injustice that has befallen the Palestinian people, based on their bitter
\nexperience with ending colonization and apartheid, and affirm our continued support for
\nthe Palestinian people and their just struggle until they gain all their legitimate and
\ninalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, freedom and independence.<\/p>\n
9. Reiterate the importance of resorting to dialogue and mediation for peaceful settlement of
\ndisputes thereby creating a tension-free atmosphere among the Islamic Ummah.
\n10. Stress the importance of strengthening preventive diplomacy in order to contribute
\nsignificantly to achieving peace, saving lives and resources as well as attaining the
\naspirations of our peoples for sustainable development.<\/p>\n
11. Underline the importance we attach to decent living and protection of the rights of Muslim
\ncommunities and minorities in non-OIC Member States.<\/p>\n
12. Express our solidarity with Muslim communities and minorities in a number of non-OIC
\nMember States who face persecution, injustice and aggression, extend necessary support
\nto their legitimate causes, and call for further international efforts to safeguard their rights,
\ndignity and religious and cultural identity.<\/p>\n
13. Reaffirm the continued political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people and
\ncall upon the United Nations Security Council to take effective measures to implement its
\nresolutions on Jammu and Kashmir to enable the Kashmiri people to exercise their
\ninalienable right to self-determination through a UN-supervised plebiscite;<\/p>\n
14. Reaffirm the urgent need to resolve the longstanding disputes including Palestine and
\nJammu and Kashmir as per United Nations\u2019 relevant resolutions and wishes of their people
\nto avoid continuous threat to peace and security of the Middle East and South Asia;<\/p>\n
15. Express deep concern over the increasing systematic persecution of Muslims and other
\nminorities in India that has led to their political, economic and social marginalization and
\nurge the Government of India to take necessary measures to protect their lives and
\nproperties and prevent any such acts in the future;<\/p>\n
16. Pay tribute to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and
\nother Member States for leading efforts at the UN General Assembly for the adoption of
\nthe Resolutions designating 15 March as \u201cInternational Day to Combat Islamophobia\u201d in
\n2022 and \u201cMeasures to Combat Islamophobia\u201d on March 15, 2024 and urge the UN
\nSecretary General to appoint United Nations Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia and
\nimplement other relevant measures contained in these resolutions;<\/p>\n
17. Call upon Member States and other countries to take all measures, including legislative
\nand policy measures to combat religious intolerance, negative stereotyping, hatred,
\nincitement to violence and violence against persons on the ground of their religion or belief;<\/p>\n
18. Emphasize to continue deliberations on full activation of the OIC Peace and Security
\narchitecture and appreciate Islamic Republic of Pakistan for initiating discussion to
\ndeliberate and develop mechanisms for conflict prevention, meditation, reconciliation, and
\npeace building to address contemporary challenges and conflicts confronting the Muslim
\nUmmah;<\/p>\n
19. Reaffirm our support for a peaceful, stable, prosperous and inclusive Afghanistan and in
\nthis regard reiterate the need to address the challenges faced by Afghan people, such as
\nhumanitarian, human rights, ethnic groups, security and terrorism, narcotics and social
\nchallenges.<\/p>\n
20. Stress the importance of full respect for the human rights of all Afghans and the need to
\nprotect the fundamental rights of Afghan girls and women, especially the right to education
\nand work, and call for more communication with the de facto authorities on these issues .
\nWe also emphasize the need to make more efforts to address the challenges associated with
\nethnic groups, terrorism, drugs and social aspects for inclusive governance to achieve
\nsustainable stability.<\/p>\n
21. Reaffirm our unwavering support to the countries and peoples of the Sahel region facing
\ndaunting security and humanitarian challenges involving armed conflicts, violent
\nextremism, food insecurity, and vulnerabilities amplified by climate change.<\/p>\n
22. Pay tribute to The Republic of the Gambia for its leading efforts at the level of the
\nInternational Court of Justice, on behalf of the OIC, to hold to account those responsible
\nfor genocide and other atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.<\/p>\n
23. Support United Nations General Assembly Draft Resolution to designate 11 July as the
\nInternational day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica,
\nstressing the importance for the international community to prevent the recurrence of
\nsimilar crimes.<\/p>\n
24. Condemn in the strongest terms the repeated incidents of burning copies of the Holy Quran
\nin a number of European countries and call again on the concerned countries and the<\/p>\n
international community to take comprehensive and necessary actions to prevent the
\nrecurrence of such acts and to counter the alarming surge of Islamophobia.<\/p>\n
25. Strongly condemn all forms of intolerance, terrorism, violence, extremism leading to
\nviolence, racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and discrimination of any kind based on
\nethnicity, tribe, color, and religion.<\/p>\n
26. Underline the importance of fostering tolerance, dialogue and cooperation among
\ncivilizations, religions, cultures, and peoples as the most effective way to address the
\nscourges of racism, discrimination, religious hatred and Islamophobia.<\/p>\n
27. Urge the international community to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable
\nDevelopment Goals (SDGs), particularly poverty alleviation, climate change, food
\nsecurity, health and education consistent with Islamic Principles and values.<\/p>\n
28. Underline the need for more international efforts to protect the rights of women, children,
\nyouth, the elderly and people with special needs as well as Islamic family values.<\/p>\n
29. Stress the need to confront the challenge of water scarcity, which has escalated over recent
\ndecades to become a global challenge with the continuation of human development,
\nincreasing population growth, and the worsening repercussions of the water-related climate
\nchange phenomenon, especially in arid countries.<\/p>\n
30. Welcome the outcomes of the International Conference on Women in Islam, hosted by the
\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia on November 6-8, 2023, in Jeddah, including the education of
\ngirls and the rights to work for women.<\/p>\n
31. Affirm the right to sustainable development and the eradication of poverty<\/p>\n
32. Underscore the importance of implementing the \u201cOIC-2025: Program of Action\u201d to
\nachieve the set goals in the political, economic, social and cultural fields Call for enhanced
\ncoordination and consultation among Member States and OIC organs to prepare the 2026
\n\u2013 2035 Program of Action.<\/p>\n
33. Pay tribute to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of His Majesty King
\nSalman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques and His Royal
\nHighness Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, (May Allah
\npreserve and protect them) for their continued generous support and guidance to the OIC
\nand the Ummah in general for the attainment of global peace, justice, harmony, security
\nand sustainable development.<\/p>\n
34. Congratulate and Commend the Government and People of The Gambia for hosting the
\n15th OIC Islamic Summit, particularly His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of
\nthe Republic of The Gambia, for assuming the Chairmanship of this Organization and
\nassure him of our unflinching support and prayers to Allah to grant him the wisdom and
\nstrength to further concretize the bonds of fraternity, cooperation and solidarity among
\nIslamic Countries in the service of the Ummah.
\nMay Allah The Almighty and Omniscient bless our undertakings and grant us success
\nin the achievement of our noble objectives for the Ummah and humanity at large.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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