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FINAL COMMUNIQUE OF THE EIGHTEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS (SESSION OF ISLAMIC FRATERNITY AND SOLIDARITY) HELD IN RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 6-9 Sha’ban 1409H corresponding to 13-16 March 1989
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity) was held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban 1409H, corresponding to 13-16 March, 1989 under the kind patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saoud.
A-I The following Member States attended the Conference: 1. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 2. Afghanistan* 3. The State of United Arab Emirates 4. The Republic of Indonesia 5. The Republic of Uganda 6. The Islamic Republic of Iran 7. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan 8. The State of Bahrain 9. Brunei Darussalam 10. Burkina Faso 11. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh 12. The People’s Republic of Benin 13. The Republic of Turkey 14. The Republic of Chad 15. The Republic of Tunisia 16. The Republic of Gabon 17. The Republic of the Gambia 18. The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria 19. The Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros 20. The Republic of Djibouti 21. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 22. The Republic of Senegal 23. The Republic of Sudan 24. The Syrian Arab Republic 25. The Republic of Sierra Leone 26. The Democratic Republic of Somalia 27. The Republic of Iraq 28. The Sultanate of Oman 29. The Republic of Guinea 30. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau 31. The State of Palestine 32. The State of Qatar 33. The People's The Republic of Cameroon 34. The State of Kuwait 35. The Republic of Lebanon 36. The Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 37. The Republic of Maldives 38. The Republic of Mali 39. Malaysia 40. The Arab Republic of Egypt 41. The Kingdom of Morocco 42. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania 43. The Republic of Niger 44. The Federal Republic of Nigeria 45. The Yemen Arab Republic 46. The People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen.
*A-II The Afghan Mujahideen were invited to occupy the seat of the State of Afghanistan according to Resolution 18/18-P adopted by the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
II. THE FOLLOWING SUBSIDIARY ORGANS OF THE OIC ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE : · Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre, Ankara. · Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, Istanbul. · The Islamic Centre for Technical and Vocational Training and Research, Dhaka. · The Islamic Centre for the Development of Trade, Casablanca. · The Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology and Development, Jeddah. · The Islamic Fiqh Academy, Jeddah. · International Commission for the Preservation of the Islamic Cultural Heritage, Istanbul. III. BODIES AND INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED TO THE OIC : · Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah. · I.S.E.S.C.O., Rabat. · Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Commodities Exchange, Karachi. · International Islamic News Agency (I.I.N.A.), Jeddah. · Islamic States Broadcasting Organization (I.S.B.O.), Jeddah. · Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities, Jeddah. · The Permanent Council of the Islamic Solidarity Fund, Jeddah. · Sports Federation of Islamic Solidarity Games, Riyadh. · Islamic Committee of the International Crescent. · The Islamic Shipowners Association, Jeddah.
OBSERVERS: IV. MUSLIM COMMUNITIES: · Turkish Community of Kibris. · Moro National Liberation Front. V. ISLAMIC FOUNDATIONS AND SOCIETIES: · Rabita Al-Alam Al-Islami · Jamiat Al-Da'wa Al-Islamiya · International Association of Islamic Banks. · Islamic Council of Europe. · World Muslim Congress. · World Federation of International Arab-Islamic Schools. · World Assembly of Muslim Youth (Wamy), Riyadh. · League of Islamic Universities
VI. INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS:
· United Nations Organization. · Non-Aligned Movement. · League of Arab States. · Organization of African Unity (O.A.U.). · Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab States. · U.N High Commission for Refugees. · U.N Committee for the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. · U.N Development Program (U.N.D.P.). · Inter-State committee for Drought control in the Sahel (CILSS). · Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). · The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
2. The Conference was inaugurated by the Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Saoud, who welcomed the delegations, and expressed the pride of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in hosting this gathering. He offered his wishes for the success of the Conference and expressed the hope that it would materialize Islamic solidarity and brotherhood in the different fields of joint Islamic action and their institutions.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques stated that Islamic solidarity is the true solidarity since it emanates from the Book of Allah the Almighty and the Sunnah of His Prophet ( Peace be upon Him), and constitutes the solid foundation of spiritual and temporal life for Muslims all over the world. The Holy Quran and the Sunnah are indeed the cornerstone of Islamic solidarity and brotherhood in all the aspects of joint Islamic action within the framework of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its subsidiary and affiliated institutions. The OIC is the Organization that brings Islamic States and peoples together and embodies their vigilance in taking up challenges in all walks of life with solutions that are inspired by our noble Islamic Sharia.
3. The Conference decided to adopt the inaugural address of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques as an official document of the Conference.
4. The Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh, Uganda and Tunisia on behalf of the Member States from Asia, Africa and the Arab World respectively expressed their profound gratitude and profuse thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saoud for patronizing the Conference by his presence and for the noble thoughts contained in his inspiring address.
5. His Excellency Mr. Marwan Al-Qassem, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hussain and of the Government and people of Jordan to the Conference. He stated that the past twelve months had witnessed important developments in the Islamic world with regard to the Palestine Question, the Iran-Iraq situation, Afghanistan and other areas. He hoped the solutions would be found to other problems such as that of Lebanon.
6. H. E. Dr. Hamid Algabid took oath of the Office of the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
7. He then delivered a speech in which he expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, and to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for their sincere action in favour of the rapid expansion of Islam and the prosperity of the Ummah. He expressed gratification at the solicitude bestowed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Conference and at the great interest shown by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in ensuring its success. The Secretary General stated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has always been the epicentre of the Muslim World, in view of the presence of the Holy Places which are dear to the hearts of all Muslims.
He further pointed to the sincere efforts, which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has constantly exerted under the enlightened leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to reinforce Islamic solidarity. He paid tribute to the Kingdom's support for Islamic causes; its attachment to the objectives of the OIC Charter, its generous assistance to the Organization, as well as its untiring efforts to bring about peace and concord among Muslims everywhere, emphasizing that these efforts have always been appreciated by the entire Muslim World in the same way as the services provided by the Kingdom to the pilgrims and all visitors to the Holy Places.
The Secretary General then recalled the developments taking place on the international scene and their impact on Muslim countries, stressing the importance of the OIC role in enhancing cooperation among Member States through implementation of the strategies and resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference.
The Secretary General referred to the profound changes that have occurred, in particular the East-West detente and the golden opportunities it offers for the establishment of peace and security at the international and regional levels. By way of illustration, he pointed to the opportunities afforded recently for just and permanent peace in the Middle East. These include in particular the Peace Plan announced by the Palestinian leadership following the proclamation of the State of Palestine by the Palestinian National Council, in the wake of the uprising of the Palestinian people in the Occupied territories. Intifada, he added, represents a major turning point towards greater awareness of the tragic suffering of the Palestinian people under the yoke of the brutal Israeli occupation forces, and a better understanding of the need to fulfil their inalienable national rights.
Similarly the Secretary General pointed to the success achieved in respect of the Afghanistan issue, with the withdrawal of Soviet Forces from that country, and the formation of the provisional government of the Afghan people. He a1so referred to the cessation of hostilities between Iran and Iraq, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 593. Turning to the question of Namibia, the Secretary General welcomed the defusing of the situation and the accession of that country to independence on 1 April 1989, which he described as a major victory for the forces of peace and justice in Africa. In this connection, he stated that the OIC would continue its full support to all African Liberation Movements. The OIC would also pursue its efforts at protecting the rights of Muslim Communities in non-Member States, and at safeguarding their Islamic identity, their freedom of worship and their other rights on an equal footing with all the citizens of those countries, taking account of the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States .
The Secretary General also emphasized in his address the priority to be given to the issues of security and development in the Muslim World in the context of scientific and technological progress, which are a key factor in the strategy of collective self-reliance. Hence the need for concerted efforts to make an effective inventory of human and material resources in the Muslim World, for the purposes of social advancement and economic development.
In this respect, the Secretary General further noted that the OIC had established specialized institutional mechanisms for cooperation among Muslim countries. It was now up to Member States to make full use of those mechanisms to achieve the best results.
The Secretary General also stressed the need for defending the ideological positions of the Muslim World. He further recalled the efforts being made to enhance the effectiveness of the OIC General Secretariat and its subsidiary organs, with a view to achieving the desired Islamic objectives.
8. The Conference thereafter unanimously elected HRH Prince Saud Al Faisal, the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the Chairman of the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
9. After assuming the Chairmanship, His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal delivered a speech in which he extended his thanks to Their Highnesses and Their Excellencies the Heads of delegations for having elected him Chairman of the Conference. He welcomed them and the members of their delegations, who, he added, are at home among their brothers on this land of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which the Most-High has chosen to be the Seat of Revelation and a pole for which the hearts of all Muslims yearn.
His Royal Highness emphasized the unshakeable faith of the Islamic States and peoples, as regards the strengthening of Islamic brotherhood and solidarity. He also highlighted the action undertaken to confer on this solidarity greater effectiveness in the various political, economic and social fields.
His Royal Highness indicated that the convening of the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the soil of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ushered in a new phase for joint Islamic Action, following the positive developments that had taken place in the various fields on the international scene. These changes, he added, will certainly enable the Islamic States to forge ahead towards the settlement of all the problems afflicting the Islamic World and to the achievement of results that are conducive to security and stability in the Islamic countries.
His Royal Highness also expressed the hope that the Conference would chart new courses for economic cooperation among Islamic States, and deepen mutual understanding so that they could withstand and thwart the cultural and ideological invasion, which assails the culture and creed of the Islamic world and could well obliterate the identity and distinctive characteristics of the Muslim Ummah .
In his comprehensive speech, His Royal Highness hoped that the Conference would develop the Organization of the Islamic Conference into a forum for a serious, free and constructive dialogue among its members and an influencing party in cooperation with international organizations and groupings, thus assuming the status that befitted it, in the interest of Islam and Muslims.
10. The Conference elected Their Excellencies the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia, Mali and Palestine as Vice Chairmen of the Conference. The Representative of Jordan was elected as the Rapraorteur-General.
11. Thereafter the Conference met in closed session and heard the Report of the meeting of Senior Officials which was presented by His Excellency Mr. Ismail Al-Shura, Assistant Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Conference adopted the Report and the Conference Agenda attached to it in their final form.
12. The Conference decided to name its current Session as the “Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity “.
13. The Conference took note of the report of the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on the activities of the General Secretariat between the Seventeenth and Eighteenth I.C.F.M.
14. His Excellency the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, the representatives of the Secretaries General of the United Nations Organization of the Non-aligned Movement and the Organization of African Unity and the representative of His Excellency the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement addressed the Conference. They reaffirmed the necessity of strengthening cooperation with the OIC.
The Representative of the United Nations Committee on the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people also addressed the Conference and apprised it about the activities undertaken by the Committee in favour of the Palestinian cause.
The Representatives of Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Islamic States Broadcasting Organization, the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, Islamic Call Society, Islamic Fiqh Academy and Islamic Council of Europe also addressed the Conference.
15. The Conference heard with fraternal sentiments the statement of the Turkish Cypriot Representative, who voiced the rightful cause of the Muslim Turkish people of Cyprus. The Conference reiterated its past resolutions and declarations on Cyprus and welcomed the direct negotiations, resumed on 15 September 1988 under the mission of good offices of the United Nations Secretary General, between the Turkish Cypriot and the Greek Cypriot leaders for a bizonal, bicommunal federal solution in Cyprus. The Conference reiterated its continued support for the efforts of the Muslim Turkish people of Cyprus to secure their just rights and regain equal status with the Greek Cypriots.
16. The Conference also listened with interest to the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Alliance of Afghan Mujahideen, Mr. Gulbuddin Hikmatyar, in which he hailed the victory of the Afghan people and expressed the hope that the interim Government formed by the Afghan Shura will be recognized by all Islamic countries and the vacant seat of Afghanistan in the Organization of the Islamic Conference will be allocated to it .
17. The Conference also heard a statement made by Mr. Nur Musuari, Chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front, in which he urged the OIC to intensify its efforts to secure the implementation of the Tripoli Accord by devising further effective measures including the consideration of granting membership of the OIC to the MNLF.
18. During the general debate, the Foreign Ministers and heads of delegations addressed issues of pressing concern to the Islamic Ummah and the need for intensifying cooperation among Member States in various fields.
19. The Conference took note with appreciation of the report on the activities carried out under the auspices of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Economic and Commercial Cooperation. The Conference expressed its gratitude to H.E. Kenan Evren, President of the Republic of Turkey for partonizing the excellent work of the Committee.
20. The Conference also took note with appreciation of the conclusions of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Information (held in Jeddah in Rabi 'I, 1409H / October 1988) and of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Culture (held in Dakar in Jumada II, 1409H / January 1989). These reports will be submitted to the Standing Committee for Cultural Affairs and Information.
21. The Conference elected the following Member States to the Permanent Council of the Islamic Solidarity Fund:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Kuwait, State of United Arab Emirates, Republic of Iraq, Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Turkey, Arab Republic of Egypt, Kingdom of Morocco, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Republic of Tunisia, Democratic Republic of Somalia and Republic of Niger.
22. The Conference held a special session for pledging voluntary contributions. The following contributions were pledged:
Tunisia US$ 40,000 /- Al-Quds Fund US$ 32,470 /- Islamic Solidarity Fund
Pakistan US$ 40,000 /- Al- Quds Fund US$ 50,000 /- Islamic Solidarity Fund.
I. POLITICAL ISSUES:
23. The Conference hailed the Palestinian people for their heroic steadfastness in the face of the Zionist enemy; it expressed its total support to the struggle waged by the Palestinian people and their blessed Intifada.
The Conference also called upon Member States to urgently pursue all forms of official and popular support to the Palestinian Intifada and decided to consider Friday, 9 of forthcoming Ramadan, a Day of Islamic Solidarity with the Intifada of the Palestinian people.
The Conference declared its recognition of the independent Palestinian State, and supported the Declaration of Independence and the political program adopted by the Palestinian National Council at its 19th Extraordinary Session.
The Conference reaffirmed that the Palestine Liberation Organization is the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people and is alone, entitled to represent them and participate on their behalf, independently and on an equal footing in all Conferences and activities dealing with the Question of Palestine.
It also insisted on placing the Occupied Arab territories under the temporary aegis of the United Nations, and to request international forces to ensure the protection of the Palestinian citizens and their property therein, and supervise the total and unconditional withdrawal of Israel from these territories.
The Conference stressed that the Palestine Question was the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict and called for the need for a speedy convening of the International Conference for Peace in the Middle East, under the auspices of the United Nations, with the participation of the five permanent members of the U.N Security Council, and all parties to the conflict on an equal footing, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, in its capacity as the legitimate and sole representative of the Palestinian people to achieve total Israeli withdrawal from the Occupied Palestinian and Arab territories, and to enable the Palestinian people to exercise its inalienable national rights, including its right to return its homeland, to self-determination and to establish its independent Palestinian State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
The Conference reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, and held the view that all settlements established or to be established by the Zionist enemy in all the occupied territories, including the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif are null and void as well as illegal, and that their establishment constitutes a blatant violation of all international norms and conventions, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 .
The Conference requested its Member States to abide by the resolutions adopted by Islamic Conferences and called upon them to refrain from establishing any kind of relations with Israel and stressed the need for contesting the credentials of the Israeli delegation to all Sessions of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Conference requested the United States of America to develop and promote its dialogue with the PLO and adopt an impartial stand by recognizing the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people which could bring about a just and comprehensive solution to the Middle East problem.
The Conference expressed its appreciation for the United Nations, its Secretary-General, the Non-aligned Movement and the Organization of African Unity and to all peoples and forces of the world which had supported and still support the Palestinian cause at international fora and uphold the struggle of the Palestinian people and their blessed Intifada, and denounce the policy of the Zionist enemy and its oppressive practices in the Occupied territories.
The Conference expressed its appreciation to the Holy See and to the members of the European Economic Community for their positive role and their ongoing efforts to convene an international Conference for Peace in the Middle East; for their stand in favour of the Palestinian cause, and their endorsement of the decision of the Palestinian National Council at its recent session, and called upon those countries to take a further step and recognize the independent State of Palestine .
The Conference voiced deep concern at conditions on the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon, and denounced and condemned the brutal raids and repeated assaults launched by the Zionist enemy against those Camps.
The Conference reiterated the total commitment of the Islamic Ummah to all the resolutions of the Al-Quds Committee which reaffirmed the determination of the Islamic Ummah to safeguard the Arab and Islamic character of the Holy City, and its pledge to strive to liberate it.
The Conference also expressed its total rejection of all measures taken by Israel to annex the Holy City and its proclamation as the eternal Capital for the Zionist entity; and voiced its deep concern at the escalation by the Zionist enemy of its criminal practices against the Holy Mosque of Al-Aqsa . The Conference invited all States, which had diplomatic relations with Israel to refrain from transferring their Embassies and Agencies to the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
The Conference also expressed its appreciation for the efforts exerted by the Al-Quds AI-Sharif Committee, chaired by His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco and recommended the Al-Quds Committee to draw up a plan at its next meeting to provide moral and material support to the Palestinian Intifada.
The Conference reaffirmed the importance of the “Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf” in which it emphasized the vital and effective role of Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf in supporting the Palestinian people in the Occupied territories; and invited Member States to contribute to the capitals of the two institutions.
The Conference confirmed that “The Strategic Alliance between the United States of America and Israel” was a factor which escalated tension in the region, and called upon Member States to take effective measures to counter the dangers of such an alliance.
The Conference condemned the continuation of the Israeli occupation of the Syrian Arab Golan and declared that Israel's decision to impose its laws and administration on this Arab land and erect settlements therein was an act of aggression and is considered null and void.
The Conference condemned Israel's continued occupation of South Lebanon and demanded its immediate withdrawal from all the occupied Lebanese territories. It reiterated the importance it attached to the independence of Lebanon, its sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and demanded again the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on Lebanon, and in particular resolutions 425 and 426 of 1987, and resolutions 508 and 509 of 1982. The Conference also expressed its appreciation and support to the 6-member Arab Committee and its ongoing efforts to solve the Lebanese crisis.
The Conference expressed deep concern at the Israeli nuclear armament policy which threatened the security of the Middle East region, and urged the international community to denounce Israel for its refusal to adhere to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and renounce its possession of nuclear weapons, and its persistence in refusing to comply with Security Council resolution 484 of 1981, and the resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly and the International Atomic Energy Agency which demanded that Israel abide by the guarantees set by the Agency concerning nuclear installations.
24. The Conference expressed great satisfaction at the ending of the fighting between Iran and Iraq and commended the acceptance by both parties of Resolution 598 (1987) of the UN Security Council and their strong determination to implement it thoroughly. While it appreciated the two belligerents’ observance of the ceasefire, the Conference hoped that they redouble their efforts in their direct negotiations under the auspices of the U.N Secretary General with a view to fully implementing Resolution 598 and reach a just, permanent and comprehensive settlement of the conflict.
Having taken cognizance of the views of Iraq and Iran concerning prisoners of war and the implementation of Resolution 598 which were expressed in a constructive spirit of understanding and straightforwardness, the Conference called upon the two parties to intensify their efforts for the urgent implementation of Resolution 598 which includes the urgent release and the repatriation of prisoners of war in accordance with the Third Geneva Convention of 1949 .
25. Concerning the question of Afghanistan, the Conference lauded the heroic struggle of the Afghan people under the leadership of the Afghan Mujahideen Alliance for restoring their identity as a non-aligned Islamic State. It welcomed the formation of the Shura Council and the latter's selection of a provisional government on its free and independent will. The Conference also welcomed the Geneva Accords concluded on 14 April 1988 which constitute an important step towards a political solution to the Afghan question. The Conference further hailed the completion of the Soviet forces' withdrawal from Afghanistan, which marks a significant step towards the return of peace and stability to Afghanistan.
The Conference invited the representatives of the Afghan Mujahideen to occupy the seat of the State of Afghanistan in the Organization of the Islamic Conference, which has been vacant since the Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 1400H (1980G).
The Conference decided to continue providing humanitarian aid to the Afghan refugees and to work for their repatriation and rehabilitation in cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It also called upon the Islamic Development Bank to make the necessary studies on the requirements of reconstruction in Afghanistan with a view to the preparation of the programs necessary for the participation of the IDB and the Member States in the reconstruction process.
26. The Conference reiterated that the security of each Muslim country is the concern of all Islamic States and resolved to strengthen the security of Member States through cooperation and solidarity among themselves.
27. The Conference condemned the continuing U.S aggression and plots against the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya including the economic boycott measures and the shooting down of two Libyan aircrafts by the United States on 4 January 1989. It reaffirmed its solidarity with Libya in defending her independence sovereignty and territorial integrity.
28. The Conference expressed its deep satisfaction at the forthcoming commencement of the implementation of the U.N Plan for the independence of Namibia. It warmly commended the people of Namibia for their heroic struggle under the leadership of SWAPO, their sole and authentic representative and assured the people of Namibia of its solidarity and support in the building of an independent and non-aligned Namibia. The Conference strongly urged the Member States and the international community to extend all possible financial and material assistance to the people of Namibia for the consolidation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and political independence.
29. The Conference solemnly reaffirmed the legitimacy and justice of the heroic struggle waged by the people of South Africa against the policies of apartheid of the racist minority regime in pretoria. It strongly condemned the white minority regime for its heinous policy of apartheid as well as the collusion, especially in the nuclear field, between Pretoria regime and the Zionist entity. It also condemned the brutal repression of the people of South Africa by the Pretoria regime. The Conference denounced the establishment of Bantustans and demanded the immediate lifting of the state of emergency and the unconditional release of all political prisoners, including Mr. Nelson Mandela. The Conference urged the U.N Security Council to consider without delay the imposition of comprehensive mandatory sanctions against South Africa.
30. The Conference condemned the aggressive policy of destabilization of the pretoria regime towards the African front-line States and its continued acts of armed aggression against them. The Conference deplored the assistance provided by some countries to such a policy and to the puppet armed groups acting at the service of the apartheid regime in some front-line States. The Conference invited Member States to provide political, material and humanitarian assistance to the populations that are the victims of the terrorist, bellicose policy of Pretoria in Southern Africa.
31. The Conference paid tribute to the Organization of African Unity and to its ad-hoc Committee for its efforts towards the achievement of peace and security between the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the Republic of Chad. The Conference felicitated the two neighboring countries for having resumed diplomatic relations and urged them to work for the establishment of a trustful and fraternal solution and to settle their differences by peaceful means in conformity with the Charters of the OAU and the OIC.
32. The Conference urged the Member States to give priority consideration to the critical economic situation in the African countries of the Sahel with a view to boost the economies of the drought-stricken African States. It also appealed for increased assistance to these countries to fight the locusts which drastically reduced food production and for food aid programs as well as emergency assistance to rural development projects and desertification control.
33. The Conference called upon the international community, particularly the developed countries and the concerned international financial agencies to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations Program of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990. It also called upon Member States to increase their assistance to the African countries.
34. The Conference recalled the objectives in the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on the consolidation of peace and security based on justice. It reaffirmed the Member States’ commitment to the objectives of the Charter of the United Nations to safeguard international peace and security. The Conference expressed its support to the international efforts exerted within the framework of the United Nations to achieve complete and general disarmament, in particular disarmament of weapons of mass destruction. It expressed the view that the safeguarding of international peace and security is not limited to prohibiting the possession and use of chemical weapons only, but to prohibiting the possession and use of all other mass destruction weapons throughout the world, particularly in areas of tension such as the Middle East .
35. The Conference called upon all States, particularly the States of the region concerned to respond positively to the proposals for the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It reaffirmed the determination of Member States to take measures to prevent nuclear proliferation on a non-discriminatory and universal basis.
36. The Conference expressed its deep concern over the threat of use of nuclear weapons against the Islamic States, especially the danger posed by the Israeli and South African nuclear capabilities and requested the Conference on Disarmament to work urgently towards an agreement on an International Convention to assure non-nuclear weapon States against the threat or use of nuclear weapons . The Conference also urged the two super powers and other militarily significant States to engage in serious negotiations under the aegis of the Conference on Disarmament on a comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, Chemical Weapons Convention and measures of general and complete disarmament as well as to devote greater attention to promoting security, confidence-building and disarmament measures at the regional level.
37. The Conference reiterated its support for the idea of convening of an International Conference, under the UN auspices, to define terrorism and distinguish it from the struggle of the peoples for national liberation. The Conference condemned all forms of international terrorism, including crimes of hijacking aircraft and unlawful acts against the safety and security of civil aviation.
38. The Conference reaffirmed its support for the unity and territorial integrity of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros and its sovereignty over the Comorian Islands of Mayotte. The Conference invited the Member States to use their influence with France collectively and individually so as to induce it to accelerate the negotiations with the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros with a view to expediting the effective return of the Island of Mayotte to the Comorian entity.
39. The Conference urged the States of the Horn of Africa to continue the contacts they have started in order to resolve existing problems between them through peaceful means so as to safeguard security and stability in the region and to secure an honourable life for its peoples.
40. The Conference expressed its solidarity with the Government and people of the Sudan in facing the media campaign and hostile designs aimed at undermining its unity, security, stability and identity. It appealed to all Member States to provide moral and material support to Sudan to enable it to safeguard its identity and national unity.
41. The Conference affirmed that the dumping of toxic waste is a crime against the entire Islamic Ummah and condemned all multinational Corporations which engage in this shameful practice. The Conference urged all Islamic States to ban all illegal cross-frontier movements of dangerous and toxic waste transported without the prior consent of the importing country.
42. The Conference, deeply concerned at the plight of millions of refugees throughout the world, large majority of which belong to the Muslim Ummah, urged the Member States to coordinate their actions at the international level to identify and eliminate the causes of the flow of refugees into the Islamic and other countries.
43. The Conference expressed its deep concern over the plight of some Muslim communities in non-member States and emphasized the need for concerted efforts to protect their fundamental human rights and religious and cultural heritage.
44. The Conference expressed its concern on the continuing plight of Muslims in South Philippines. It expressed its deep regret over the failure of the Government of Philippines to honour its commitment to implement the Tripoli Agreement of 1976. It urged Member States to provide material and humanitarian assistance to the MNLF. It requested the Quadripartite Ministerial Committee and the Secretary-General of the OIC to intensify efforts, including contacts with the Philippines Government, for the full and prompt implementation of the Tripoli Agreement.
45. The Conference expressed its total solidarity with the oppressed Turkish Muslim minority in Bulgaria and greatly appreciated the sustained efforts of OIC Contact Group designed to investigate the conditions of the Turkish Muslim minority in Bulgaria. While deploring the continuation of the repressive acts perpetrated against the Turkish Muslim minority and the practices aiming to eradicate their religious and cultural identity, the Conference called upon the Bulgarian Government to observe its contractual obligations regarding the restoration of the minority, religious and cultural rights of Muslim Turks and other Muslims in Bulgaria and the termination of all bans and restrictions in this regard.
46. The Conference issued a Declaration on Joint Islamic Action to combat blasphemy against Islam in which it expressed the resolve of all Islamic States to coordinate their efforts, based on the Sharia, to effectively combat blasphemy against Islam and abuse of Islamic personalities. The Conference declared that all Islamic countries should make more effective efforts to ensure respect for Islam and its noble values.
The Conference declared that blasphemy could not be justified on the basis of freedom of thought or expression. It strongly condemned the blasphemous publication "Satanic Verses" whose author is regarded as an apostate. It appealed to all members of the International community to ban the book and take necessary measures to protect the religious beliefs of others.
47. The Conference noted with satisfaction the ongoing growing cooperation between the UN and the OIC in various fields and requested the Secretary-General to continue to work for the expansion of such cooperation which is in the mutual interest of the two Organizations. The Conference also requested the Secretary General to pursue actively its efforts with a view to concluding Cooperation Agreements with the League of Arab States and the Organization of African Unity. The Conference further requested the Secretary General to continue his efforts to improve cooperation with the Non-Aligned Movement as well as other international and regional Organizations.
LEGAL ISSUES
48. The Conference emphasized the importance of the early establishment of the International Islamic Court of Justice and urged those Member States which have not as yet ratified the statute of the Court and the relevant amendment to the OIC Charter, to complete the ratification procedures and deposit the instruments of ratification with the General Secretariat.
49. The Conference requested the Member States to communicate to the General Secretariat their views on the draft document on Human Rights in Islam for finalization.
50. The Conference considered the status of the signatures and ratification by Member States of the various agreements concluded within the OIC framework and urged the Member States which have not yet signed or ratified these agreements to do so as soon as possible.
INFORMATION ISSUES
51. The Conference expressed its deep gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting the First Islamic Conference of Information Ministers in Jeddah in October 1988 and noted with appreciation its Report.
52. The Conference also expressed its deep gratitude to His Excellency President Abdou Diouf of Senegal, Chairman of the Standing Committee on information and Cultural Affairs for the positive role played by the Committee in strengthening cooperation among Member States in the field of information.
53. The Conference approved the activities and programs proposed by the General Secretariat for implementation of the Information Plan during 1989.
54. The Conference also considered the Reports on the activities of IINA and ISBO and expressed its appreciation on the progress achieved by these two institutions in the fulfillment of their missions.
55. The Conference expressed its thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its generous donations to IINA and ISBO. It urged those Member States, which had not paid their contributions to these institutions to do so promptly.
II. ECONOMIC ISSUES
56. The Conference expressed its deep concern on the iniquitous international economic situation and its implications for Islamic States. It requested the Member States to participate actively in the preparation for the U.N. General Assembly Special Session on International Economic Cooperation for Development and in the preparation for the International Development Strategy for the fourth U.N. Development Decade. It also urged Member States to join the Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences among developing countries and to coordinate their negotiating positions within the framework of the system.
The Conference requested the developed countries to take immediate measures aimed at world economic recovery and the accelerated development of the developing countries. It also urged the Member States to pursue their efforts for the implementation of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic Cooperation among Member States.
57. The Conference expressed appreciation for the assistance provided to the least developed Member countries by Islamic States and bodies of the OIC and requested the General Secretariat to continue to give special attention to the problems of these States. The Conference also requested the General Secretariat to give due consideration to the problems of land-locked Member States within the overall context of the least developed Member States.
58. The Conference called upon the international community to assist the drought stricken Member States and appealed for generous contributions for helping these countries combat drought and the effects of desertification.
59. The Conference expressed satisfaction at the Solidarity shown by some Member States and the Islamic Development Bank in assisting the Sudan and Bangladesh in overcoming the havoc wrought by floods. It appealed to the Member States to continue to provide generous emergency assistance to these countries.
60. The Conference called upon all Member States to mobilize all resources to combat the locust menace and appealed to the international community to support actions undertaken by the concerned States. 61. The Conference welcomed the establishment of the Longer Term Trade Financing Scheme under the Islamic Development Bank and urged all Member States to participate in this Schema and to facilitate its optimum utilization. The Conference also noted with satisfaction the steps taken towards the establishment of a Multilateral Islamic Clearing Union and Regional Export Credit Guarantee Scheme.
62. The Conference expressed its appreciation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for hosting the Third Ministerial Conference of Member States on Food Security and Agricultural Development in Islamabad in October 1988.
63. The Conference expressed its serious concern on the foreign debt of African States and invited the developed countries and national and multinational creditors to take appropriate measures to reduce the debt burden of African States. It requested the Member States and multilateral financial institutions to provide low interest capital, including subsidies to African countries.
64. The Conference requested the Member States to provide humanitarian aid to the Chadian people and contribute to the efforts of Chad for development and economic recovery.
65. The Conference also adopted a resolution on cooperation among Islamic countries against epidemic diseases.
66. The Conference welcomed the Hague Declaration of 11 March 1989 concerning the Protection of the Atmosphere. It called on the OIC Member States to cooperate in the Conservation of the Environment. It requested the International Organizations, when dealing with the Question of the Environment to take into account the various stages of growth and the responsibility of various States for Environmental Degradation. It decided to include an item entitled "Cooperation Among Member States on the Environment" in the Agenda of the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. III. CULTURAL ISSUES 2. The Conference reviewed the activities of the subsidiary organs and affiliated institutions of the O.I.C. in the field of culture as well as the status of the projects financed or supported by the Organization and adopted a number of resolutions.
3. The Conference attached considerable importance to the propagation of Islamic culture and teachings as well as Arabic Language and Islamic education. In this context it expressed its satisfaction on the progress achieved by Islamic Universities of Niger and Uganda which have been established under the auspices of the OIC and by those of Malaysia and Bangladesh. The Conference urged the Member States, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Islamic Development Bank and other Islamic institutions to extend financial and material support to these universities.
4. The Conference also considered the reports presented by the General Secretariat concerning the King Faisal Mosque in Chad, Regional Institute of Islamic Studies and Research in Timbuctu, Mali, Regional Institute for Complimentary Education in Pakistan, Islamic Cultural Centre in Moroni, The Comoros, the Islamic Centre in Guinea-Bissau, the Islamic Women Organization and the World Federation of International Arab Schools. It requested the Member States as well as Islamic institutions to extend generous financial, material and technical support to these projects.
5. The Conference approved the Plan of Action proposed by the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture in Istanbul for the current year and commended the Centre for its achievements. The Conference also approved the future Plan of Action for the International Commission for the Preservation of Islamic Cultural Heritage. The Conference deeply appreciated the work done by the Islamic Fiqh Academy. The Conference took note with appreciation the Report submitted by ISESCO on its activities in the fields of education, science and culture. The Conference urged all Member States to take active interest in the activities of the Sports Federation of Islamic Solidarity. The Conference expressed its appreciation to His Royal Highness Faisal Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, President of the General Presidency of Youth Welfare, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for patronizing the Federation.
6. The Conference recognized the need for systematic and coordinated efforts by Member States to eradicate the production and illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and substances in Islamic States.
7. The Conference expressed its appreciation to the Member States which have made generous and regular donations to the Islamic Solidarity Fund and its Waqf. It called on all Member States to contribute towards the capital of its Waqf.
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ISSUES:
8. The Conference approved the Tenth Report of the Finance Control Organ and called upon the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs to comply with and implement the observations and recommendations contained in the Report.
9. The Conference approved the budget of the General Secretariat to be financed through mandatory contributions.
The Conference also approved the budgets of the Subsidiary Organs of the OIC namely: The Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries, Ankara, The Islamic Centre for Technical and Vocational Training and Research, Dhaka, The Islamic Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, Istanbul, The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade, Casablanca, The International Commission for Preservation of the Islamic Cultural Heritage, Istanbul, The Islamic Fiqh Academy, Jeddah and The Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology and Development, Jeddah.
10. On the question of revised share of contributions of Member States to the budgets of the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs, the Conference called for the convening of a meeting of an open-ended Specialized Technical Committee of Member States to review the study to be prepared by the General Secretariat and Ankara Centre to make appropriate recommendations on the subject through the Permanent Finance Committee to the Nineteenth Islamic conference of Foreign Ministers.
11. The Conference expressed concern over the difficult financial situation of the OIC, and called on Member States, which have arrears, to honour their financial obligations. The Conference also entrusted the Permanent Finance Committee with the task of studying the problem of accumulation of arrears of contributions with a view to suggesting appropriate solutions.
12. The Conference also called for the convening of the seven Member Inter-Governmental Committee on staff rules and regulations and requested the General Secretariat to submit its Report to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
13. On the issue of coordination, the Conference entrusted the Secretary General with the task of submitting a conception on ways and means of implementing a comprehensive strategy for joint Islamic action on the basis of the Historic Declaration of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Economic Plan of Action adopted by the Third Islamic Summit Conference.
The Conference defined the general framework for restructuring the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary organs.
The Conference requested the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs and affiliated institutions to carry out the tasks assigned to them and to take appropriate measures to rationalize their activities and create favorable conditions for their effective functioning.
The Conference emphasized the need to ensure coordination between the General Secretariat and Subsidiary organs and Specialized institutions and affiliated institutions and entrusted the Secretary General with the task of setting up a coordinating unit.
SIXTH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE:
14. The Conference was informed by the delegation of Senegal that the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference will be held in Dakar in January 1991.
NINETEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS:
15. The Conference was informed by the delegation of the Arab Republic of Egypt that the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers will be held in Cairo in May 1990.
TWENTIETH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS:
16. The Conference welcomed the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Turkey to host the Twentieth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in 1992.
MESSAGE OF THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES TO THE CLOSING SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE:
17. The Conference listened with great interest to the message addressed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, in which he conveyed his sincerest felicitations and genuine sentiments, on the outstanding success crowning the Conference deliberations, which boosted our endeavors towards the attainment of the lofty objectives cherished by the Islamic Ummah all over the world.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques commended the important achievements of Joint Islamic Action reflected in the meetings of the leaders of the Islamic Ummah which had materialized the principle of Islamic Solidarity.
The historic Makkah Al-Mukarramah Declaration which was issued by the Third Islamic Summit Conference, held in 1401H within the precincts of the Holy Mosque, continued to be the basis of inter-Islamic Action and a source of guidance in our dealings with the world at large.
The custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised the heroes of the blessed “Intifada” in the Occupied territories of beloved Palestine.
He also praised the great achievement of the Afghan Mujahideen following a nine-year struggle and congratulated the Islamic State of Afghanistan on having regained its seat in the Organization of the Islamic Conference, by the Grace of God and owing to the word of truth unanimously upheld by the Conference.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also noted with appreciation the fact that Iraq and Iran, the two Islamic neighboring sister States, had - with the help and guidance of Allah the Almighty - shown the world a sincere desire to lay the foundation of peace, and to dedicate themselves to reconstruction and development, having turned a painful page of the past, and opened a new bright chapter of amity and good neighborliness.
He prayed to God to guide the Lebanese people to preserve the integrity of their homeland and to live in security, prosperity and stability. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his gratification at the agreement reached by our African brothers regarding the liberation of Namibia and the withdrawal of foreign forces from its territory, wishing success to the African peoples as a whole in achieving complete freedom and independence.
CLOSING SPEECHES:
18. At the close of the deliberations, His Royal Highness the Chairman of the Conference delivered an address in which he expressed deep gratitude to all the delegations for the spirit of cooperation, solidarity and brotherhood which had characterized the proceedings. He also extended his thanks to His Excellency the Secretary-General, the members of the General Secretariat, the Technical Secretariat and other staff for the outstanding services they had performed, which greatly contributed to the success of the Conference.
MOTIONS OF THANKS:
19. At the conclusion of the Conference proceedings, Their Excellencies the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia, Mali and Iraq spoke on behalf of the Asian, African and Arab Member States respectively. They expressed their warm thanks and deep gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, and the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the generous welcome extended to the delegations and for the excellent arrangements made for the Conference and which greatly contributed to its success . They also expressed to His Royal Highness the Chairman of the Conference their deep appreciation and gratitude for the wisdom and insight with which he had conducted the deliberations of the Conference which constituted an unparalleled success.
REPORT OF THE POLTICAL, LEGAL AND INFORNATION AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE EIGHTEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN NINISTERS (SESSION OF ISLAMIC FRATERNITY AND SOLIDARITY) HELD AT RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 6 TO 9 SHA'ABAN, 1409H ( 13 TO 16 MARCH, 1989 )
The Political, Legal and Information Affairs Committee of the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Solidarity & Fraternity) met at Riyadh on 7 and 8 Sha'ban 1409H (14 and 15 March 1989) to examine the agenda items relating to political, legal and information affairs.
The Committee was attended by representatives of all Member States present at the Conference and was chaired by His Excellency Mr. Abdul Rahman Mansouri, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The General Secretariat was represented at the Committee by His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Mokhtar Ould Bah, Assistant Secretary General.
The following Member States were elected to the Bureau of the Committee: - Vice-Chairman Mali - Vice-Chairman Malaysia - Vice-Chairman Palestine - Rapporteur Jordan
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Committee emphasised the importance of the tasks facing the Committee in view of the momentous developments which had taken place recently on the international scene with regard to issues in which the Islamic Ummah was deeply interested. He urged the members of the Committee to examine these issues carefully with a view to reaching agreed conclusions for submission to the Conference.
The Committee held four meetings at which it considered items of the agenda assigned to it by the Conference. Each item was thoroughly discussed and examined in a spirit of Islamic brotherhood and solidarity.
A Drafting Group was established to examine draft resolutions on items relating to the following items of the agenda:
Item 8: The issue of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
Item 14: Inadmissibility of Israel's letters of credence to the United Nations. Item 15: The resumption or establishment by some States of diplomatic relations with the Zionist Enemy and the transfer or opening of Embassies in Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
Item 16: The Israeli Nuclear Armament.
At the end of its deliberations, the Drafting Group submitted its recommendations to the Committee.
The draft resolutions on agenda items other than those which were referred to the Drafting Group were examined in the Committee.
The Committee approved the resolutions given in the Annex and recommended their adoption by the Conference.
At the conclusion of its deliberations, the Committee expressed its thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz for hosting the Conference and to the Government and people of Saudi Arabia for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to the delegations and the excellent arrangements made. The Committee also commended His Excellency Mr. Abdul Rahman Mansouri for the wisdom, efficiency and skillful manner in which he chaired the Committee.
RESOLUTION NO.1/18-P ON THE INTIFADA OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE IN OCCUPIED PALESTINE
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the OIC;
Pursuant to all relevant Islamic resolutions;
Reaffirming the principle of enhancing Islamic solidarity with the cause of Palestine as the primary cause of the Muslims;
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the U.N. General Assembly and Security Council on the situation prevailing in the Occupied Palestinian and Arab Territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif, particularly the U.N. Security Council Resolutions;
Taking into consideration the applicability of all the provisions of the Geneva Convention relating to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War concluded on 12 August, 1949, to the Palestinian people in the Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Expressing its deep concern over the serious situation prevailing in the Occupied Palestinian Territories as a result of continued Israeli Occupation, and of Israel's arbitrary practices, repressive measures continuing confiscation of Arab Land and property to build new settlements, escalation of the policy of deportation, blasting of houses and imposition of collective sanctions on the inhabitants, and desecration of Islamic and Christian shrines;
Welcoming the increasing support of the international community for the Palestinian Intifada as a legitimate struggle which the Palestinian people are waging in order to force the Israeli enemy to withdraw its forces from all the occupied Palestinian Territories and enable the Palestinian people to exercise their inalienable national rights in their homeland, Palestine;
Hailing the resolution adopted by the Palestinian National Council at its Nineteenth Extraordinary Session on the Palestinian Intifada;
Welcoming the initiative of a number of States in issuing the Intifada Stamp.
1. Salutes with pride and admiration the Palestinian Arab people and reaffirms its total solidarity with their continuing struggle, and calls upon Member States to maintain their political, material and moral support so as to enable the Palestinian people to continue their blessed Intifada in a spirit of complete national unity for the total withdrawal of the Zionist enemy forces from all Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif and for the exercise of their inalienable national rights, including the right to return to their homeland, the right to self-determination, and to the establishment of their independent State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, under the leadership of the Palestine Liberation Organization, their sole legitimate representative.
2. Reaffirms that the appropriate peaceful solution of the Middle East Question, with the Palestine cause at its core, is to be achieved through an International Peace Conference under the auspices of the United Nations and with the participation of the Permanent Members of the Security Council as well as the participation, on an equal footing with the other parties to the conflict, of the Palestine Liberation Organization, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
3. Condemns Israel's policy based on continued occupation, expansionism, and denial of the national rights of the Palestinian people and deplores Israel’s repressive practices, violations of human rights and international law, confiscation of land and property, establishment of settlers' colonies, deportation of citizens and blowing up of their houses, and imposition of an economic blockade on the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
4. Appeals to the United States of America to develop and promote the dialogue with the Palestine Liberation Organization and adopt a just, balanced and unbiased political stand vis-a-vis the Arab-Israeli conflict, by its recognition of the Palestinian People's a right to self-determination, thereby helping to bring about a just and comprehensive solution in the Middle East.
5. Mandates the OIC Secretary General to maintain his contacts with the U.N. Secretary General, and with regional and international organizations as well as other international groups and to coordinate action with them for the implementation of Security Council Resolutions 605, 607, and 608 in order to secure international protection for the Palestinian people and the application of the 4th Geneva Convention of 1949 relating to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War and under occupation.
6. In order to continue to support the Palestinian people and their blessed Intifada:
(a) Calls upon Member States to facilitate the setting up of "Palestine Support” Committees throughout the Muslim World and to continue to give urgent official and popular support to the Palestinian people in Occupied Palestine, so as to enable them to pursue their legitimate struggle through available channels in coordination with the Palestine Liberation Organization.
(b) Calls upon Member States to issue a token-valued "Intifada Stamp", depicting heroic acts of the stone-throwing children, the proceeds of which should be transferred to the Intifada Fund of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
(c) Calls upon Member States to hold a Football Tournament to be designated as the "Palestinian Intifada Camp" in which all Muslim States would participate, and the proceeds of which should be remitted to the Intifada Fund.
(d) Calls upon Member States to implement and finance the project for the production of "umbrellas" with a view of Al-Quds Al-Sharif "Dome of the Rock" printed on them and bearing along their edges the expression "Al-Quds is calling you" in Arabic, English and French.
(e) Urges Member States to provide the General Secretariat with the required assistance for the implementation of the "Islamic Information Programme for the support of the intifada of the heroic Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian Territories" which was adopted by the First Islamic Conference of Information Ministers held on 12 October 1988, in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
(f) Calls for the establishment of an Office of the Organisation of Islamic Conference in Europe, to be based in Paris, in order to benefit from the positive shift in the attitude of the European Community vis-a-vis Islamic causes, and particularly the cause of Palestine, and to mandate the OIC Secretary-General to initiate the measures necessary for the establishment of this Office so it can assume its tasks as soon as possible.
(g) Requests all Muslims and preachers in the mosques throughout the Muslim world to raise Islamic awareness of the Jihad of the Palestinian people and their heroic Intifada inside Occupied Palestine, and to consider Friday, 9 Ramadan, 1989, a day of Solidarity with the Intifada of the Palestinian people.
7. Urges all the Ambassadors of Islamic States in the capitals of the world to exert all possible efforts with official and information circles so that they may continue to express solidarity with the Palestinian people, to denounce the racist Israeli crimes and to call for their cessation.
8. Appreciates highly the historic participation of His Excellency Moussa Traore, President of the Republic of Mali and current chairman of the OAU, in the Arab Summit Conference on the Intifadha, held in Algiers, to express the brotherly African solidarity with the just Arab cause and with the heroic struggle of the Palestinian people to achieve its legitimate national rights to return to its land, to self-determination and to establish its independent sovereign state in Palestine.
9 Expresses its gratitude and appreciation to all the States, popular and international organizations and information media which have declared their solidarity with the Palestinian people and their blessed Intifada, strongly denounced the brutal Israeli crimes and publicised these openly and officially for the information of world public opinion.
RESOLUTION 2/18-P ON THE PALESTINE QUESTION AND THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference;
Bearing in mind the relevant resolutions of the Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences;
Affirming the need for the sustained enhancement of Islamic Solidarity and the unswerving commitment of the Islamic States to stand together in support of the just struggle of the Arab people in Palestine, the Syrian Arab Golan and South Lebanon;
Reaffirming that the Palestine Question is the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and that the Zionist enemy's continuing occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories and its refusal to withdraw from them, its annexation of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the Golan and its denial of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people constitute a flagrant violation of international legitimacy and the principles of international law as well as the UN Charter and the relevant UN resolutions;
Noting with deep concern the critical situation in the Occupied Palestinian and Arab Territories resulting from Israeli occupation and persistence of Zionist enemy in pursuing a policy of racism and expansionism and in escalating its acts of terrorism and repression against Arab citizens particularly, the destruction of their homes and their expulsion from their homeland;
Affirming that the danger of Zionist aggression and expansionism threatens not only the Arab frontline States, but is also seeking to destabilize the Islamic States and threaten their independence, which constitutes a threat to international peace and security;
Expressing full solidarity with the popular Intifada in the occupied Palestinian territories, taking into consideration the developments it has occasioned on the international scene, which constitute a driving force for the termination of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian and other Arab territories and for a peaceful, just and comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict;
Welcoming the declaration of independence and the establishment of the independent Palestinian State as well as the political programme approved by the Palestinian National Council at its 19th Extraordinary Session;
Noting with appreciation the speech delivered by Mr. Yasser Arafat, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation at the UN General Assembly, in Geneva, and the subsequent positive developments that took place in the international political stands vis-a-vis the Palestinian Question, and particularly the US decision to start a dialogue with the Palestine Liberation Organization;
Declaring its support for the UN General Assembly resolutions 42/209-A of 11 December 1987 and 42/66-D of 2 December 1987 on the convening of an International Conference on Peace in the Middle East;
Welcoming the Security Council Resolution granting the representative of the State of Palestine to the UN the right to directly address the Security Council;
1. Recognizes the independent State of Palestine.
2. Salutes with pride and admiration the Arab people in Palestine, the Golan and Southern Lebanon, for their valiant steadfastness and unflagging resistance, which aim at putting an end to Israeli occupation.
3. Reaffirms that the Palestine Question is the primary cause of Muslims and the core of the Arab-Israeli Conflict and that a just and comprehensive peace in the region can only be established on the basis of total and unconditional withdrawal of the Zionist enemy from all occupied Palestinian and Arab territories, and of the restoration of inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people including their right to return, to self-determination, and to the establishment of their independent Palestinian State on their national soil with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as Capital.
4. Reaffirming that the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) is the legitimate and sole representative of the Palestinian people and that the PLO alone has the full right to represent them and to participate, on their behalf, independently and on an equal footing, in all Conferences and activities relating to the Palestine Question and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
5. Decides to work toward placing the Occupied Palestinian territories under the provisional control of the United Nations with the aim of protecting the civilian population and supervising the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all the territories occupied in 1967.
6. Reaffirms the need for continued efforts for the convening of a fully empowered International Conference on Peace in the Middle East under the aegis of the UN with the participation of the five permanent members of the Security Council and all the parties to the Arab-Israeli conflict, including the PLO, the legitimate and sole representative of the Palestinian people on an equal footing with the other parties concerned, this being the appropriate approach for achieving a comprehensive and just settlement on the basis of the total and unconditional withdrawal of the Israeli enemy from all the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories including Al-Quds Al Sharif and for guaranteeing the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to return to their homeland to self-determination and to the establishment of their own independent Palestinian State.
7. Reaffirms its rejection of any partial or unilateral solutions that do not achieve the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people ,do not associate the Palestine Liberation Organisation, their sole legitimate representative and do not guarantee the total Israeli withdrawal from all the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories including the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
8. Reaffirms also that the Al-Quds Al-Sharif is the Capital of the State of Palestine and that the zionist enemy must withdraw from it totally and unconditionally and return it to Arab sovereignty.
9. Condemns Israel for failing to comply with resolutions of the UN Security Council and General Assembly on Israel's decision to impose its laws, its jurisdiction and its administration on the Syrian Arab Golan and reaffirms that this decision is illegal and therefore null and void and illegitimate and has no legal effects whatsoever, and that it is an act of aggression according to the provisions of the UN Charter and its resolutions.
10. Reaffirms its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon as well as the unity of its people and institutions, ensure the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the Israeli forces from all the Lebanese territories and guarantee the full sovereignty of Lebanon over all its territory and all national matters; salute the steadfastnes of the valiant people of Lebanon in their unwavering opposition to the Zionist occupation forces and their heroic national struggle against the Israeli invading forces in South Lebanon, reaffirms its support for the Arab Good Offices Committee of the League of Arab States which seeks to find a solution to the Lebanese situation and requests all the parties concerned to cooperate with the Committee and to respond favourably to its mediation efforts.
11. Reiterates its adherence to the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force and considers that the establishment of Zionist settlements in the Occupied Palestinian and Arab territories and the continuing measures of confiscation of land and appropriation of water resources are null and void, and constitute a violation of the principles of international law concerning armed occupation, particularly the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention relating to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Times of War.
12. Commends the continuing efforts of the Islamic Group at the United Nations, which have contributed to the adoption of a number of resolutions supportive of Palestinian rights and imposing further international isolation on the Zionist enemy and calls on this Group to continue its efforts for the adoption of further international resolutions in favour of the Palestinian Question.
13. Reaffirms the commitment of Member States to intensify their efforts and coordinate their stands in all international fora, with a view to enhancing international cooperation in confronting the designs of the racist regimes in Israel and South Africa.
14. Expresses its deep concern over the situation in the Palestinian Camps in Lebanon and calls for early action to give the necessary support for their reconstruction and for meeting the subsistence needs of their Palestinian population, condemns and denounces the barbaric raids and repeated aggressions of the Zionist enemy against these Camps.
15. Calls upon the United States to develop and promote its dialogue with the Palestine Liberation Organisation and adopt a just, balanced and unbiased political stand vis-a-vis the Arab-Israeli conflict, by its recognition of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, thereby helping to bring about a just and comprehensive solution in the Middle East.
16. Expresses its appreciation to the Vatican City for its positive stand vis-a-vis the Palestine Question and its political support for the resolutions of the Palestine National Council at its 19th Session, particularly the proclamation of the Palestinian State.
17. Expresses its appreciation to the States of the European Economic Community for their positive role toward the convening of an International Conference on Peace in the Middle East and their supportive stands vis-a-vis the Palestinian Question, particularly their support for the resolutions of the Palestine National Council at its 19th Session, and calls upon them to further develop their positive stands and to recognize the Palestinian State.
18. Expresses appreciation of the stand taken by the international community at political and information levels, as well as by the UN, the Non-aligned Movement, the OAU and all the peoples and international forces which have supported the Palestine cause in the international fora, stood up for the struggle of the Palestinian people and their blessed Intifada and condemned Israel's repressive policies and practices in the occupied territories and its continuing rejection of all peace initiatives.
19. Expresses appreciation of the constructive efforts of the UN Secretary General to bring about a peaceful settlement of the Palestine Question and the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East.
20. Commends the efforts made by the Committee for the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, chaired by the Republic of Senegal to fulfil the tasks entrusted to it by the UN General Assembly.
21. Pay tributes to the Palestine Committee set up by Non-Aligned Countries,
22. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and to submit a progress report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 3/18-P ON THE OCCUPIED SYRIAN ARAB GOLAN
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Having considered the item entitled, "The Occupied Syrian Arab Golan and Israel's decision of 14 December 1981 to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Occupied Syrian Arab Golan;
Having reviewed the repressive measures to which the Syrian Arab citizens there are subjected and Israel's continuing attempts to force them to accept Israeli identity;
Recalling the relevant resolutions adopted by the previous Islamic Conferences, the latest being Resolution 3/5-P(IS) of the 5th Islamic Summit Conference and Resolution 3/17-P, of the 17th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recalling Security Council Resolution 497 (1981) and the relevant UN General Assembly Resolutions, the latest of which is resolution 43/54-B, of 6 December 1988;
1. Salutes the steadfastness of the Syrian Arab citizens in the Golan against occupation and their valiant resistance to Israel's repressive measures and desperate attempts to weaken their attachment to their Syrian Arab identity.
2. Condemns Israel for non-compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 497 (1981) and the relevant UN General Assembly resolutions, the latest of which is resolution 43/54-B.
3. Reaffirms that Israel's decision to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the occupied Syrian Arab Golan is illegal, null and void has no legal effect whatsoever and constitutes a flagrant violation of the OIC Charter and resolutions, the UN Charter and relevant resolutions, and principles of International Law.
4. Considers that Israel's continuing occupation of the Syrian Arab Golan and its decision to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on it constitute an aggressive act under Article 39 of the UN Charter and UN General Assembly Resolution No. 3314 (S-29) and pose a permanent threat to international peace and security.
5. Strongly condemns Israel for its persistence in changing the legal status, demographic composition and institutional structure of the occupied Syrian Arab Golan, and for its policy and practice of expropriating land, confiscating water resources, building settlements and bringing in settlers and boycotting the agricultural products of the local population and prohibiting their exportation.
6. Strongly condemns Israel for imposing Israeli nationality and identity cards on the Syrian Arab citizens as these measures constitute a flagrant violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 1949 Geneva Convention and the relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly and other international bodies.
7. Reaffirms that Israel's record, policies and practices prove that it is a non-peace-loving state and therefore, is liable to comprehensive mandatory sanctions under Chapter VII of the United Nations' Charter.
8. Calls upon all States to sever diplomatic, consular, military, commercial and cultural relations with Israel; to stop giving it assistance; and to take all appropriate measures to force it to rescind its decision regarding the Syrian Arab Golan, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 497(1981) and the relevant UN Resolutions.
9. Requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the next Islamic Conference. RESOLUTION NO.4/18-P ON THE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ISRAEL
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the relevant resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences, the latest of which being Resolution 4/5-PIL(IS) of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference and Resolution 6/17-P of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recalling also Resolution 38/180 adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 19 December 1983, which called upon all States, especially the United States of America, to refrain from taking any steps likely to strengthen the military capabilities of Israel and support its acts of aggression whether in occupied Palestinian and the occupied Arab territories or against other states of the region;
Recalling further the resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the latest of which being Resolution 43/54 ALF;
Recalling the Final Communique of the Eighth Conference of Heads of State and Governments of the Non-Aligned Countries held in Harare from 1 to 6 September 1986, the Final Communique of the Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference held in New York from 5 to October 1987, and the Final Communique of the Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference held in Nicosia from 5 to 10 September 1988, which have all condemned the strategic alliance between the United States of America and Israel as a means of strengthening the expansionist regime of Tel Aviv aimed at destabilizing the region; as an encouragement to that regime to escalate its aggression; and as constituting a threat to peace and security in the Middle East and the world at large;
Gravely concerned by the conclusion on 21 April 1988 of a memorandum of agreement on joint political, security and economic cooperation between the United States of America and Israel, the signing by them in June 1988 of a new memorandum of agreement on a joint effort for building an Israeli defence system against tactical ballistic missiles ('Arrow' System), accompanied by a hostile misleading information campaign against the Arab countries, and the further conclusion in February 1989 of an agreement for the building of three missile-carrying vessels for the benefit of the Israeli navy;
1- Strongly condemns the strategic alliance between the United States of America and Israel, as well as all agreements, transactions and forms of mutual cooperation between them within the framework of that alliance.
2- Considers that the strategic alliance agreements concluded between the United States of America and Israel on 20 November 1981; Israel's participation in the "Star Wars" Programme; the agreements for political, security, and economic cooperation; the protocol for establishing of Joint Israeli defense organ against tactical ballistic missile, the continued shipment of sophisticated armaments and considerable economic assistance are all aimed at increasing the military might and economic potentials of Israel, thus enabling and encouraging it to pursue its expansionist policies and aggressive practices against the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
3- Also considers that this alliance has strengthened the aggressive role of the Israeli expansionist regime which seeks to destabilize the region and threatens its security, and has encouraged this regime to further escalate its aggressiveness, posing a serious threat to international stability as well as to peace and security in the Middle East, and hinders the efforts aimed at bringing about a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East.
4- Calls upon the Member States to be vigilant to the dangers inherent in this alliance and to work for the strengthening of the Arab Nation's struggle against it.
5- Entrusts the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference on the practical consequences of this alliance and the action taken by the Member States in implementing this resolution.
RESOLUTION 5/18-P ON AL-QUDS AL-SHARIF
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Islamic Conference;
Guided by Resolution 1/3-P (IS) of the Third Islamic Summit held in Makkah-Al-Mukarramah and Taif;
Recalling all Islamic Resolutions adopted on that matter;
Reaffirming the need for sustained enhancement of Islamic Solidarity with the Palestinian people and the solemn commitment of Islamic States to implement all resolutions adopted on the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and in particular the Declaration of Jihad to liberate it and release the blessed mosque of Al-Aqsa from the yoke of occupation;
Recalling the resolutions of the U.N. General Assembly and the U.N. Security Council stipulating as null and void all legislative and administrative measures and steps adopted by Israel which altered, or were designed to alter, the Arab and Islamic character and status of the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and its distinctive spiritual status, in particular the so-called organic law on the annexation of Al-Quds and declaring it the capital of Israel;
Expressing its complete solidarity with the heroic uprising of the Palestinian people in Al-Quds Al-Sharif and Palestine and their resistance to Israeli aggression on the Holy Places especially Al-Aqsa Mosque;
Commending the continuous efforts of Islamic States at the United Nations and other international fora in support of the Palestinian Question and Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Expressing its deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and all Islamic and Christian holy places, and ancient sites which preserve the Islamic and Arabic heritage and civilisation, especially following the annexation and judaization measures adopted by the forces of occupation, thus endangering international peace and security;
Expressing its concern and indignation at the repeated acts of aggression perpetrated by the Zionist enemy against people at prayer and the desecration of the holy places, in particular the latest Zionist decision to empower the so-called Jewish Mayor of AL-Quds to supervise the affairs of the Mosque of Al-Quds Al-Sharif to dispose of its courtyard, and erect any buildings on its site;
Commending the continuous efforts of Al-Quds Committee under the Chairmanship of His Majesty King Hassan II, Sovereign of Morocco, to follow-up and implement the resolutions of the OIC on Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Noting the Declaration of the establishment of the independent Palestinian State;
1. Reiterates the commitment of the member-states to implement the Islamic Programme of Action designed to confront the Zionsit enemy, which was adopted by Third Islamic Summit.
2. Reaffirming the commitment of Member States to pursue and coordinate their action with those international groups which support the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people, with a view to implementing international resolutions adopted by the United Nations and its specialized agencies, such as U.N.E.S.C.O., etc. on stopping the hostile measures and aggressive practices in this Holy City, in particular the deliberate violations of the sanctity of the Holy Mosque of Al-Aqsa and other sacred places.
3. Invites all States to refrain from having any dealings with the Israeli occupation authorities which might be interpreted as an implicit recognition and acceptance of the "fait accompli" imposed by the proclamation of Al-Quds as the permanent and unified capital of the Zionist entity, and invites all States maintaining diplomatic relations with the Zionist enemy to refrain from transferring their Embassies or Missions to the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
4. Entrusts the General Secretariat with the task of holding Seminars, in coordination with Member States, to promote awareness on the issues of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and Palestine in various capitals, especially at this stage, after the Intifadah and the positive and direct manner in which the majority of the peoples of the world reacted in respect of Palestinian rights.
5. Calls on Member States to implement the Islamic Resolutions concerning the twinning of their capitals and their historical cities with the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, the capital of Palestine, in order to enhance the spirit of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
6. Condemns the Zionist enemy for pursuing the excavation works on the foundations of the blessed mosque of Al-Aqsa in order to undermine it and erect, instead, the so-called temple on its site, condemned also the recent decision of the Zionist Enemy to empower the so-called Jewish Mayor of Al-Quds to supervise the affairs of the Mosque of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, to dispose of its courtyard, and to erect any buildings and installations on its site.
7. Rejects and condemns the Israeli decision to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and force demographic changes on its population, thus violating the principles of International law, the Charter and resolutions of the United Nations, the UN Security Council, the OIC and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949.
8. Lauds the unwavering stand of the Holy See in condemning Israeli measures and practices perpetrated in the City of Al-Quds Al- Sharif, and calls for maintaining contacts with the Holy See and other Christian religious institutions in order to adopt a unified Islamic-Christian stand to preserve the Arab identity and Islamic character of the City of Al-Quds.
9. Entrusts the General Secretariat with the task of following up the implementation of this resolution and to submit a report thereon to both the Al-Quds Committee and the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers
RESOLUTION NO.6/18-P ON THE AL-QUDS COMMITTEE
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter;
Stressing the principle of enhancing Islamic Solidarity with the people of Palestine and their blessed uprising;
Referring to all the Islamic resolutions adopted in this respect;
Expressing its appreciation to the Member States that have followed-up and implemented the Al-Quds Committee recommendations and resolutions, thereby supporting the Holy Jihad of the Palestinian people, and their blessed uprising, till, by the Grace of Allah, they achieve victory and liberation;
Appreciating the generous and continuing efforts made by the Al-Quds Committee under the Chairmanship of His Majesty King Hassan II, Monarch of the Kingdom of Morocco, to implement the Islamic resolutions concerning the Question of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Expressing concern at the increasing criminal acts perpetrated by the Zionist enemy against the Al-Aqsa Mosque, at the desecration of its courtyards, and at the continuing excavations aimed at undermining the mosque foundations, and erecting the so-called temple on its ruins;
1. Calls on Member States to maintain their commitments to implement the resolutions and recommendations of the Al-Quds Committee, in particular, those adopted at its recent Extraordinary Session, held in Ifrane, Kingdom of Morocco, 5 January 1988 at the invitation of His Majesty King Hassan II, Monarch of the Kingdom of Morocco and Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee in support of the Palestinian uprising in the occupied territories.
2. Recommends that the Al-Quds Committee at its next Session: a. consider the latest developments of the Palestinian Question in light of International developments. b. Formulate a Plan to provide material and moral support to the Palestinian uprising, so as to guarantee its continuation and its impact on the course of international events as it enters its Sixteenth month. c. Formulate a plan to counter the provocative measures recently announced by the Government of the Zionist entity, which put the so-called Mayor of Al-Quds Al-Sharif in charge of the Holy Al- d. Aqsa Mosque give him free disposal of its Grounds and empower with to erect Jewish buildings and installations on them. 3. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and submit a report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.7/18-P ON THE PALESTINE STAMP
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and goals of the Charter of the Islamic Conference;
Recalling all Islamic resolutions adopted in this respect;
Reaffirming the principle of strengthening Islamic solidarity with the people of Palestine and their blessed uprising;
Expressing its deep appreciation to the Islamic States which. are issuing the "PALESTINE STAMP" and Transferring the revenue proceeds therefrom to the welfare Society of the families of Palestinian martyrs and Mujahideen on permanent and continuous basis;
Underlining the importance of the continuing issue of the Palestine Stamp by Member States for the material and moral impact on the Palestinian people and their just cause.
1 Urges all Member States which have done so to continue to issue the “PALESTINE STAMP” on a permanent and continuing basis and transfer its proceeds to the said Society as long as the question of Palestine and the Holy City of Al-Quds remain unsolved.
2. Invites Member States that have as yet not issued this stamp to do so, as soon as possible.
3. Invites those States that have not yet remitted the proceeds of the issue of that stamp to transfer them on a regular and orderly basis to the account of the PLO -Palestine Welfare Society Palestine Stamp, at the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah.
RESOLUTION NO.8/18-P ON THE ZIONIST COLONIALIST SETTLEMENTS IN PALESTINE AND THE OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the OIC: Considering all the relevant Islamic Resolutions; Reaffirming the principle of strengthening Islamic Solidarity with the Palestinian people and their blessed Intifadah; Commending efforts exerted by the Islamic Experts Committee on ways of countering the dangers of Zionist colonialist settlements in Palestine and its proposal of ways and means whereby to support the Palestinian people and enable them to remain steadfast on the soil of their occupied homeland, Palestine, and recover their inalienable national rights;
Stressing the importance of implementing the programme5 and plans proposed by the Committee to bring to end the practices of the Zionist enemy aimed at annexing the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories, gradually assimilating them through a continuous process of judaization, establishing further settlements in these territories, attracting to them new Zionist immigrants, seeking to alter demographic, cultural and religious character of these territories and following a policy of iron-fisted terrorism when dealing with their Palestinian Arab population;
Underscoring the importance of supporting the Committee and facilitating its work, particularly under the present conditions prevailing in the occupied territories and the decision made by the new Israeli Government to continue the establishment of more settlements:
1. Support and strengthen the efforts of the Committee in the implementation and follow up of its approved plan of action.
2. Appeals to the member states to provide the material support necessary for the implementation of the Committee's plan of action.
3. Appeals to Member States to support the Committee with the information and reports, which may be available to them, on the Zionist policies, particularly those pertaining to the Jewish migration to Palestine and the occupied Arab Syrian Golan as a direct cause and a principal channel of the Zionist settlement policy.
4. Reiterates that the establishment of settlements in the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories constitute a violation of the principles of the international law, particularly the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention pertaining to the protection of the civilian population in times of war; and to call upon member states to continue their efforts with a view to mobilizing the world public opinion against the Zionist policies aiming at the establishment of more settlements and to work for the adoption of appropriate resolutions by the UN General Assembly and Security Council in order to compel the Israeli authorities to stop the establishment of settlements in the occupied Palestinian Arab territories.
5. Entrusts the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and to submit a report on it to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION No.9/18-P ON THE MONITORING OF THE MOVES OF THE ZIONIST ENEMY
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference;
Recalling all relevant Islamic resolutions;
Reaffirming the principle of Strengthening Islamic Solidarity with the people of Palestine and their blessed uprising;
Taking note of the efforts being exerted by the “Islamic Committee for Monitoring the Moves of the Zionist Enemy”, in following up and monitoring these moves as well as its endeavours to draw up effective ways and means capable of exposing, condemning and countering such methods, policies and means that are pursued by the Zionist enemy at all levels; Appreciating the efforts exerted by the Islamic Committee, as well as the effective ways and means proposed to counter the machinations of the Zionist enemy; ensure victory for the Palestinian people, consolidate their steadfastness and enable them to recover and exercise their inalienable national rights on the soil of their homeland Palestine;
Emphasizing the importance of implementing the programmes proposed by the Committee, to counteract all moves and activities of the Zionist enemy to break out of its isolation and its futile attempts at putting an end to the ongoing denunciation of its policies and racism at international fora and by world public opinion and to expose its continuing violations of divine tenets, international law and human values.
Recalling Resolution No.8/15-P, adopted by the 15th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers regarding this Committee of five members including Palestine and the General Secretariat;
1. Supports the efforts made by the Committee to follow up and implement its approved plan of action.
2. Increases the membership of the Committee by six more member states as well as Islamic States Broadcasting Organisation (ISBO) and the International Islamic News Agency (IINA).
3. Mandates the Secretary General to name these states while observing the principle of geographical distribution.
4. Urges all member states, once again, to provide the Committee with whatever information and reports that may be available to them on the moves of the Zionist enemy and its attempts at infliltrating into the Centre of the Muslim Ummah and other parts of the world.
RESOLUTION NO. 10/18-P ON THE TEACHING OF A "HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF PALESTINE COURSE” IN ALL THE SCHOOLS OF ISLAMIC STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter;
Affirming the principle of strengthening Islamic solidarity with the Palestinian people and their blessed uprising;
Recalling all the relevant Islamic Resolutions;
Expressing appreciation for the intensive efforts made by the Committee of Experts on Education in preparing, arranging, revising and finalizing a unified course in the History and Geography of Palestine to be taught at all levels of school education in all Islamic States;
Emphasizing the important role of this curricula in acquainting the people with the Palestinian cause at official, popular, political and scientific levels with a view to guarantee and safeguard the eternal right of the Islamic Ummah in Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque, Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and usurped Palestine, and to consolidate Islamic solidarity with the Palestinian people and to enable them to recover and exercise their inalienable national rights and to establish, under the leadership of the Palestine Liberation Organisation their sole legitimate representative, their independent Palestinian state, with Al-Quds Al-sharif as its capital;
1. Entrusts the General Secretariat in collaboration with Member States Ministries of Education to ensure that the unified course in the History and Geography of Palestine is taught as a mandatory subject at all levels of school education in all Islamic States as of the next school year.
2. Invites the member states and all official and popular institutions, all charitable establishments, universities and the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah, to contribute to the cost of printing the official curriculum text-books in the local and official languages of the non-Arabic speaking Islamic States which shall be specified by the Islamic Committee of Experts on Education.
3. Entrusts the General Secretariat with the task of making the necessary contacts with the authorities mentioned in paragraph (2) above to ensure the printing of the curricula and textbooks as soon as possible.
RESOLUTION NO.11/18-P ON AL-QUDS FUND AND ITS WAQF
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter;
Referring to all the Islamic Resolutions adopted in this regard;
Reaffirming the principle of consolidating Islamic solidarity with the Palestinian people and their blessed uprising;
Expressing its deep appreciation to the Member States that unfailingly donate and fulfil their obligations to Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf, in particular the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;
Appreciating the vital role played by Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf in supporting the struggle and Jihad of the Palestinian people and consolidating their heroic uprising within their occupied country Palestine, and particularly the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Considering the important role that could be played by the Waqf in ensuring to the Fund a steady flow of financial resources;
Expressing its concern over the continuing critical situation of Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf, a state of affairs that negatively affects the performance of the tasks for which they were established;
1. Calls upon all Member States, once again, to cover the capital of Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf, that amount to one hundred million dollars each.
2. Requests the Member States to speedily settle their statutory contributions to Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf, in addition to the donations pledged by some States but as yet not deposited at the Fund and Waqf accounts opened at the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah.
3. Requests the Chairman of the Al-Quds Fund and the Secretary General to coordinate the convening of the following meetings as soon as possible: a) the periodical meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Fund; and b) the scheduled meetings of the Waqf's Board of Trustees so as to enable it assume its functions. 4. Entrusts the General Secretariat with: a) the convening of a joint meeting of the Board of Trustees of Al-Quds Fund and the Islamic Experts Committee on Ways to Confront the Dangers of Zionist Colonialist Settlements in Occupied Palestine and Arab Territories within a period of three months so as to study the ways capable of implementing the plan and proposals drawn up by the Committee with a view to diversifying and increasing the financing sources of Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf, considering that the task of this Committee is within the fields required to be covered by Al-Quds Fund;
b) The formation of a joint-delegation of the General Secretariat and the Board of Trustees of Al-Quds Fund, to pay scheduled visits to some Islamic States with a view to collecting the stipulated or announced donations and contributions and to discuss the possibility of implementing the new proposals for the diversification and increasing the financing sources of the Fund and its Waqf.
RESOLUTION NO.12/18-P ON THE ISLAMIC OFFICE FOR THE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989), Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter; Reaffirming the principle of strengthening Islamic solidarity with Palestinian people and their glorious uprising; Declaring its support for the announcement of the independent Palestinian State, fully recognizing it and expressing its appreciation to those states which have recognized it;
Expressing its highest appreciation to the Member States which established local offices for the Boycott of Israel and appointed directors for them;
Convinced that Islamic boycott is an effective method, a legitimate weapon and one of the sovereign rights exercised by Member States against the Zionist enemy and against all those who support and protect it, in pursuance of their right to protect their national interests and defend their just causes, primarily the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
Commending the constructive cooperation and continuing coordination between the Arab and Islamic offices for the boycott;
Considering all relevant Islamic resolutions;
1. Calls upon all Member States to be fully committed to enforce the provisions of Islamic boycott of the Israeli enemy and endorse the general principles of boycott, the unified Islamic law, the statutes of Boycott Bureaus and their periodical meetings, and to consider them as part of national laws currently in force.
2. Calls upon Member States which have not yet established local Boycott Offices to do so, and appoint office directors who would liaise with the Main Islamic Office for the Boycott of Israel, at the General Secretariat.
3. Approves the amendments to the General Principles for the Boycott of Israel.
4. Adopts the recommendations of the fourth meeting of the Directors of the Islamic Regional Offices (the Liaison Officers).
RESOLUTION NO.13/18-P ON THE ISLAMIC BUREAU FOR MILITARY COORDINATION WITH PALESTINE/THE PLO.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Reaffirming the principle of strengthening Islamic solidarity with the people of Palestine and their glorious uprising;:
Expressing its deep appreciation to those Member States which support the Palestinian military effort and supply it with the basic requirements in terms of military support, training and standard raising;
Convinced of the value of the effective role assumed by the Bureau for raising the military capacity of the Palestinian revolutionary forces in conjunction with the military commands of the Member States, and the PLO;
Pursuant to all the Islamic resolutions adopted in that respect;
1. Decides to maintain cooperation and coordination between the military commands of the Member States and the PLO, with a view to supporting the Holy Jihad and just struggle of the Palestinian people to free their homeland, Palestine and liberate the Holy Mosque of Al-Aqsa and the Holy City of Al-Quds from the clutches of the Zionist enemy.
2. Urges the Member States to continue to support the PLO in that field, with intensified emphasis on coordinated and concerted efforts through the Islamic Bureau of Military Coordination with Palestine, and meet the increased requirements of the PLO for military ware, equipment, technical expertise, increased competence, and provide the necessary scholarships and training courses for its forces, in addition to strengthening bilateral contacts with that Organization.
RESOLUTION NO.14/18-P ON ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF LEBANESE TERRITORIES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Pursuant to the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Pursuant to the Charter of the OIC and all previous OIC resolutions;
Considering that the Israeli enemy authorities have occupied and continue to occupy, territories in Lebanon, and continue to pillage property in violation of international law and of human rights;
Recalling the efforts of the Arab Good-Offices Committee formed by the League of Arab States to settle the Lebanese situation;
1. Strongly condemns Israel for its continued occupation of Lebanese territories, the expulsion of Lebanese citizens from their villages and land in the Occupied Territory, all inhuman practices of the Israeli enemy in these territories, as well as methods of pressure, intimidation, harassment and oppression used by Israel against the civilian population to force the study of the Hebrew language in schools and to collect taxes in a bid to change the cultural identity of and to annex these territories. It further calls on the United Nations Security Council and the U.N. Secretariat to intensify their efforts to halt these Israeli practices and acts of aggression and to force Israel to release the scores of Lebanese detainees from Israeli prisons and from the prisons of other forces affiliated to Israel in South Lebanon.
2. Strongly condemns Israel for its arbitrary and inhuman act of deporting Palestinian citizens from Occupied West Bank and Gaza to Lebanon as a violation of Lebanese Sovereignty and repeated aggression on the territorial integrity of Lebanon and a blatant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949; and calls on the United Nations and its Security Council to exercise pressure on Israel to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions and to halt the deportation of Palestinians from their own land and homes to Lebanon or anywhere else.
3. Hails the Lebanese national resistance against the Israeli enemy in the South and in Western Biqa’a and calls upon Member States to support this resistance and enhance the steadfastness of the inhabitants of these areas and to extend to them all forms of the material and moral assistance they need.
4. Calls on the United Nations and all its organs to force Israel to apply the U.N. Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolutions 425 (1978), 508 and 509 (1982) on the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory to the internationally recognized borders, enforce respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and provide assistance to the Lebanese legitimate authorities in establishing their sovereignty over the entire Lebanese territory.
5. Reaffirms its support for the efforts of the Arab Good-Offices Committee formed by the League of Arab States to settle the Lebanese situation and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate with the Committee.
RESOLUTION NO.15/18-P ON THE IMPEACHMENT OF ISRAELI CREDENTIALS TO THE UNITED NATIONS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter;
Recalling the violation by Israel of its commitments under the UN Charter, and its refusal to implement the Security Council resolution on the question of Palestine and the Middle East question, which constitute a flagrant infringement of Article 25 of the U.N. Charter;
Reaffirming its condemnation of Israel for its refusal to implement the Security Council resolutions that demand that it abrogate its law annexing occupied Al-Quds, and declaring it, its eternal capital, as well as imposing laws, domination and administration over the occupied Arab Syrian Golan;
Noting that the credentials submitted by the Israeli delegations to attend the General Assembly sessions emanate from the occupying authorities in the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
1. Declares that Israel, its policies and practices prove that it is not a peace-loving state, that it persists in violating the principles of international law and of the UN Charter, and that it had reneged on its obligations set forth in General Assembly Resolution 373(S-3) of 11 May 1949, by virtue of which it became a member of the United Nations.
2. Reaffirms the need to contest the credentials submitted by the Israeli delegation to attend the various sessions of the UN General Assembly.
3. Calls upon the OIC Secretary General to submit an annual report to the Conference indicating the extent to which success was achieved in rallying support at international level.
RESOLUTION NO. 16/18-P
ON THE RESUMPTION OR ESTABLISHMENT BY SOME STATES OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL AND ON THE TRANSFER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF EMBASSIES IN A1-QUDS A1-SHARIF
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Inspired by the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Recalling the relevant Security council resolution on the situation of the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, especially Resolution 487 of the Security Council;
Recalling the relevant resolutions of previous Islamic Conferences, which reaffirm the commitment of Member States to sever all diplomatic, economic, military, cultural and other direct or indirect relations with Israel;
Reasserting that the maintenance or resumption of those relations helps Israel to continue its usurpation of Palestine and of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people, and perpetuates Israeli occupation of Arab territories;
Recalling Resolution 1155 of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, held in Addis Ababa from 19 to 23 May 1989, which recommended that Member States reiterate their firm resolve not to establish or resume diplomatic relations with Israel, this country being a natural and loyal ally to racist South Africa;
Invoking previous Islamic resolutions, the latest of which is Resolution 10/17-P on countering Israeli attempts to break away from isolation;
Having discussed the recent developments regarding the decision of some governments to resume their relations with Israel, thus enabling it to end its isolation and pursue with even greater force its repressive, colonialist, and exspansionist practices and policies.
1. Calls upon Member States to abide by the resolutions of Islamic Conferences calling for the non-establishment of any kind of relations with Israel.
2. Deplores that some States have resumed their diplomatic relations with Israel and requests them to reconsider their decision.
3. Appeals to those Member States that intend to resume or establish diplomatic or other relations with Israel to reexamine their positions.
4. Urges the States that maintain diplomatic and other relations with Israel to consider severing such relations in compliance with the relevant resolutions of Islamic Conferences.
5. Calls upon States to abstain from setting up their Embassies in the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif or dealing with Israel in any way which can be construed as a recognition of its occupation or annexation of the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
6. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 17/18-P
ON THE ISRAEL NUCLEAR ARMAMENT
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the resolutions of the Islamic Conferences the most recent being Resolution 17/5-P (I.S.) of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference, and Resolution 9/l7-P of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Referring to Resolution 487 (1981) unanimously adopted by the Security Council calling on Israel to promptly apply to its nuclear installations the safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency;
Referring to resolutions of the UN General Assembly on Israeli Nuclear Armament, the most recent being Resolution 80/43 of 7 December 1988;
Recalling the UN General Assembly resolutions on the establishment of a Nuclear Free Zone in the Middle East, the most recent being Resolution 65/43 of 7 December 1988, which inter-alia calls upon the States of the Middle East to adhere to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, agree to apply to all their nuclear activities the safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency; indicate their support for the establishment of such a zone and to inform the Security Council;
Referring to the resolutions of the General Conference of International Atomic Energy Agency, the latest being Resolution 487 of 23 September 1988, strongly condemning Israel’s persistent refusal to discard its nuclear weapons and apply to all its nuclear installations, the safeguard system of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 487, (1981) and considering that all other states in the region have ratified the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear weapons;
Noting the ongoing relations between Israel and South Africa in all fields, particularly as regards the development of the delivery system of nuclear weapons;
Referring to the studies and information published by the international institutes, centres and organizations including the findings of the study of the Institute on Disarmament (DOC 1/40/520 of 1985), all of which affirm Israel's possession of nuclear weapons;
Referring to the findings of the UN Experts Committee on Israeli Nuclear Armament published in the report of the UN Secretary General, Document 2/42/581 of 16 October l987 which stated inter-alia, "It seems that Israel is adopting a deliberately ambiguous stand with regard to the possession of nuclear weapons, which has greatly contributed to spreading terror in the region and concern among the international community". "There are important indications to the effect that Israel had threshold to become a nuclear weapon state at least a decade ago"; and "the Experts Group wishes to state that there is no doubt that Israel can now manufacture nuclear arms within a very short time, indeed if it has not actually crossed this threshold";
Deeply concerned that Israel is the sole party in the Middle East region to possess important nuclear installations, but has not yet adhered to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapon;
Referring to the ongoing relations between Israel and South Africa in all fields, in particular the nuclear field;
Having considered the report of the OIC General Secretariat on the subject;
Noting also with deep concern the constant refusal of Israel to refrain from manufacturing nuclear weapons, possessing them, and applying to all its nuclear installations the safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency, despite repeated appeals from the UN General Assembly, the Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency;
Noting further with deep concern, the persistence of the racist Zionist entity in pursuing a frantic policy of nuclear armament and carrying out covert and illegal activities for the possession of fissionable material and nuclear detonation devices, as reflected in the reports published since 1985 by the International Atomic Energy Agency, and according to US sources and other relevant information made public in October 1986;
Referring to the studies and information published by international organizations, centres and institutions, including the United Nations Organization, which all confirm that Israel possesses nuclear weapons;
Deeply concerned at the possibility of an escalation of the arms race in the region as a result of Israel's possession of nuclear weapons which poses a threat to the safety and security of the countries of the region;
Realizing that the responsibility behoving the states of the region to safeguard their safety and security dictates that they take all measures needed to strengthen their defence potentials to counter the increasing threat posed by the Israeli nuclear weaponry to their security;
Convinced that the overt Israeli policy of aggression against and destruction of nuclear installations devoted to peaceful purposes as proved by its bombing and destruction of the Iraqi Tamuz Reactor on 7 June 198l which applied the safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy. Agency, is part of its nuclear armament policy;
Deeply concerned at the development of long range missiles possessed by the racist zionist entity and the launching of its first space satellite for military purposes;
1. Strongly condemns Israel for refusing to renounce its policy of possessing nuclear arms.
2. Condemns Israel’s refusal to adhere to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
3. Reiterates its condemnation of Israel for persistently refusing to implement UN Security Council Resolution 487 (1981), and resolutions of the UN General Assembly and the International Atomic Energy Agency, urging it to submit all its nuclear installations to the system of safeguards.
4. Reiterates its strong condemnation of the cooperation and collusion between Israel and South Africa in the sphere of nuclear armament which threatens the safety and security of Africa and the Middle East in particular, and international peace and security in general.
5. Reaffirms the determination of Member States to pursue their cooperation at the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other relevant international fora to compel Israel to abide by the international resolutions, particularly to subject its nuclear installations to international inspection.
6. Urges the conference on Disarmament to accelerate the conclusion of an international convention banning military acts of aggression on existing nuclear installations operating for peaceful purposes.
7. Requests the International Atomic Energy Agency to stop all forms of scientific cooperation with Israel that may enhance its nuclear potentials.
8. Requests all states and organizations that have not yet done so to put an end to their cooperation with and assistance to Israel in the nuclear field.
9. Calls on the states that have extended material and technical assistance to strengthen Israel's nuclear potentials to issue official statements, in accordance with their commitment to international conventions, on the volume and types of the assistance provided and the safeguard measures taken.
10. Requests the OIC General Secretariat to closely follow the Israeli nuclear activities, update the study on Israeli Nuclear Armament in the light of the information available and report thereon to the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference.
11. Requests; the OIC Secretary General to closely follow the implementation of the provisions of this resolution and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.18/18-P ON AFGHANISTAN
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the resolutions of the Islamic Conferences which emphasize the common goals and destiny of the peoples of the Islamic Ummah;
Affirming anew the right of all peoples to decide the form of government they wish to have and to choose their political, social and economic systems free from all forms of foreign intervention, coercion or pressure;
Recalling the resolution adopted by the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers at its first extraordinary session held in Islamabad, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, from 8 - 10 Rabiul-Awal 1400R, corresponding to 27-29 January 1980, concerning the suspension of Afghanistan's membership in the OIC;
Guided by the OIC practice of welcoming the representatives of Afghan Mujahideen. at the various OIC Conferences as well as the successive resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference on giving material and moral support to the Mujahideen;
Pursuant to the request made by Representatives of the Afghan Mujahideen to occupy the seat of Afghanistan at the OIC.
1. commends the heroic struggle waged by the Afghan people for the restoration of their identity as an independent, non-aligned and Islamic country and expresses appreciation for the role played by the Alliance of the Afghan Mujahideen in achieving the targets of the Jihad waged by the Afghan people, the consequent formation of a Consultative Shura representing the Afghan people and the establishment of an interim government.
2. We1comes the conclusion of the Geneva Agreement of 14 April 1988, under the auspices of the UN, which constitutes an important step towards achieving a comprehensive political solution for the Afghan problem.
3. commends the completion of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in accordance with the Geneva Agreement, which was an essential step for the restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the entire region.
4. Invites the Representatives of the Afghan Mujahideen to occupy the seat of Afghanistan at the OIC.
5. Decides to continue to provide numerous humanitarian assistance to the Afghan refugees and to work for their repatriation and rehabilitation in cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
6. Requests the Islamic Development Bank study to undertake a study on the scope of assistance required for the reconstruction of Afghanistan and to draw up specific programmes for the participation of the Bank and the OIC Member States in the economic reconstruction of Afghanistan.
RESOLUTION NO. 19/18-P ON THE SECURITY AND SOLIDARITY OF ISLAMIC STATES The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the resolve of the Member States expressed in the Charter of the Islamic Conference to unite their efforts in order to secure universal peace which ensures security, freedom and justice for their people and all peoples throughout the world;
Recalling also the purposes and principles of the UN Charter;
Mindful of the objectives and principles enshrined in the Charter of the Islamic Conference, especially the objectives of promoting Islamic solidarity among Member States and strengthening their capacity to safeguard their sovereignty, independence and national rights;
Recalling Resolutions 16/11-P, 19/13-P, 17/14-P, 31/15-P, 20/16-P and 24/17-P on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic States adopted by the Eleventh, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers;
Nothing that an inter-governmental experts group set up to study this matter submitted its recommendations to the Fourteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Bearing in mind the developments on the international scene as regards agreement on the adoption of a number of disarmament measures and the impact of these developments on different regions and states throughout the world;
Calling for a close follow-up of these developments with a view to countering any move for the resumption of a climate of tension and conflict or the resort to the use or threat of use of force, intervention and interference in the internal affairs of States, the non-settlement of disputes by peaceful means, denial of the right of peoples to self-determination and independence, attempts at creating spheres of influence and the relentless scramble for the control of world's resources which threaten the security, national independence and territorial integrity of developing countries, especially of the Islamic countries, jeopardising their right to choose their own social and economic Systems and violating the rules of good-neighbourly relations among States;
Expressing deep anguish at the continued occupation of Palestine, Al-Quds Al-sharif and of the other Arab territories and the continued denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people;
A1so expressing its deep concern at the threats to the security and unity of Member States;
Seriously concerned at the threats and challenges to the political, economic and cultural cohesiveness of the Islamic Ummah;
Determined to vigorously pursue policies independent of the two power blocs in accordance with the principles of non-alignment and to oppose foreign domination, hegemonism and spheres of influence, which result in the limitation of the freedom of member states to determine their own political systems and pursue economic, social and cultural development without any coercion, intimidation and pressure from outside;
Also determined to preserve the natural resources with which the Islamic countries are endowed and to use them for the benefit, welfare and progress of the Muslim people;
Taking note of the report of the Secretary General regarding the activities of the Group of Eminent Personalities on the question of confidence and security building measures among Islamic countries;
1. Reiterates that the security of each Muslim country is the concern of all Islamic States.
2. Firmly resolves to strengthen the security of Member States, through cooperation and solidarity among Islamic countries, in accordance with the objectives and principles of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and of the Charter of the United Nations.
3. Reaffirms the permanent and full sovereignty of the Islamic countries and peoples and all other countries and peoples over their natural resources and economic activities.
4. Expresses the determination of the Member States to preserve Islamic values and Islamic way of life and to promote the Ummah’s common spiritual, political, social and economic values.
5. Affirms the need for respect for the principles of international law concerning respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, non-use of force in international relations, peaceful settlement of disputes and non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of States as essential pre-requisites for the security of Islamic States.
6. Calls upon the Member States to take appropriate steps individually and collectively to implement the recommendations of the Group of Experts for strengthening the security and solidarity of Islamic States, approved by the Fourteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
7. Directs the General Secretariat to extend necessary assistance to the Member States in the implementation of these recommendations.
8. Again calls upon Member States to inform the General Secretariat as soon as possible of the action taken by them in implementation of these recommendations.
9. Requests the Secretary General to convene, upon the receipt of this information from Member States, another meeting of the Experts Group set up by the Eleventh Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers to review the progress made in implementation of its recommendations and to submit further recommendations to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
10. Emphasises further the importance of the establishment and maintenance of security, peace and stability throughout the Islamic World and of the strengthening of the climate of mutual confidence and solidarity among Muslim countries and cooperation in all fields between them.
11. Reaffirms the need to devise confidence and security-building measures suitable to the conditions prevailing in the Islamic World and serving the cause of security, peace and stability therein.
12. Requests the Secretary General to make the necessary arrangements with a view to enabling the Group of Eminent Personalities to study the question of confidence and security-building measures among Islamic countries and to submit its conclusions to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. 20/18-P ON THE UNITED STATES AGGRESSION AGAINST LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Having discussed the agenda item relating to the United States aggression against the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahinys;
Believing in the common destiny of Islamic States and solidarity among them;
Proceeding from the principles and objectives enshrined in the Charter of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference;
Reaffirming the support pledged at all times by the OIC to the Islamic and Arab countries subjected to imperialist and Zionist threats;
Taking into consideration the obligation of all States to refrain from the use of force or the threat of use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity or political independence of other States;
Recalling the statement of the Sixteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers which condemned the measures taken by the United States Administration against the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah and affirmed its right to obtain adequate reparations for the physical and human losses sustained;
Also recalling the Fifth Islamic Summit resolution which condemned the United States aggression against the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah and confirmed its right to reparations for the physical and human losses sustained;
1. Decides anew: (a) To condemn the continuing United States aggression and plots against the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah;
(b) To support the right of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah to reparations for the physical damage and human losses sustained as a result of aggression.
(c) To support the right of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah to reparations in conformity with United Nations General Assembly resolution 38/41. 2. Strongly condemns the shooting down of two Libyan aircraft by United States on January 4, 1989.
3. Reaffirms its solidarity with the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah in defending her independence, sovereignty and territories integrity against the economic boycott measures which seek to undermine her plans for development.
4. Condemns the U.S. economic boycott measures against the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah which have been renewed this year and calls for their cancellation forthwith as they violate international laws and conventions.
5. Calls upon the United States to desist from all threats, provocations and acts of aggression against the Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah in violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
6. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 21/18-P
ON THE QUESTION OF NAMIBIA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Having considered the item entitled "Question of Namibia";
Recalling the provisions of the Charters of the Organization of Islamic Conference, the United Nations and the OAU and the resolutions adopted by these organisations on the Question of Namibia;
Reaffirming that the United Nations Plan for the independence of Namibia, contained in Security Council Resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978) is the only acceptable basis for a peaceful settlement of the Namibian Question;
Taking note of the fact that South Africa has formally agreed to accept the implementation of Security Council resolution 435 as from 1 April 1989;
1. Expresses its deep satisfaction at the forthcoming commencement of the implementation of the United Nations Plan for the independence of Namibia.
2. Warmly commends the people of Namibia for the heroic struggle waged by them under the leadership of the South West Africa People's Organisation, their sole and authentic representative.
3. Pay tribute to the South West Africa People's Organisation for the sacrifices it has made in the field of battle as well as for the spirit of statesmanship and cooperation that it has displayed in the political and diplomatic arena.
4. Assures the people of Namibia of its solidarity and support in the building up of an independent Namibia on the basis of non-alignment.
5. Strongly urges the Member States and the international community to extend, as a matter of urgency, all possible financial and material assistance to the people of Namibia for the consolidation of its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.
RESOLUTION NO.22/18-P
ON POLICIES OF APARTHEID OF THE RACIST MINORITY REGIME IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Having considered the item entitled "Policies of Apartheid of the racist minority regime in South Africa";
Recalling the Charters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations and the resolutions adopted by these Organizations on the policies of Apartheid of the racist minority regime in South Africa;
Bearing in mind the anti-racist position of the national liberation movements, particularly the African National Congress whose Charter of liberty adopted on 26 June 1955 stipulates, inter alia, that "South Africa belongs to all those living in it and that no government may claim to hold power there unless such power proceeds from the will of the entire people";
Convinced that only the total eradication of apartheid and the establishment of majority rule, based on the principle of universal suffrage in a united South Africa, can lead to a just and lasting solution;
Noting that the so-called reforms in South Africa are aimed at further entrenching the apartheid system and at further dividing the peoples of South Africa;
Considering that the racist ideology of the South African apartheid regime, its repeated aggressions against the independent Front-Line States and the neighbouring States, are similar to the practices of the Zionist entity in the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories, and pose a grave threat to international peace and security;
Convinced that the application of comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against the South African regime under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter can induce it to dismantle the inhuman system of apartheid;
Welcoming the continuation of the international anti-apartheid campaign for the imposition of mandatory comprehensive sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa;
1. Solemnly reaffirms the legitimacy and justice of the heroic struggle waged by the people of South Africa by all available means, including armed struggle.
2. Strongly condemns the minority regime for its heinous policy of apartheid which constitutes a crime against humanity.
3. Also condemns the collusion, especially in the nuclear field, between the South African regime and the Zionist entity, aimed at subjugating the African and Arab peoples and at impeding their economic and social development and threatening international peace and security.
4. Expresses its indignation at the escalation of state terrorism of the Pretoria regime and its repeated violations of the territorial integrity of the neighbouring African States and the kidnapping and assassination of eminent South African patriots.
5. Denounces the establishment of Bantustans designed to hamper and liquidate the struggle of the South African people for a non-racial democratic society, uniting all the people of South Africa irrespective of race, colour or creed, and appeals to all governments to regrain from any form of recognition of these puppet creations.
6. Expresses support for the decision of the Eighth Non-Aligned Summit Conference for the establishment of the "Africa Fund" to support the States and peoples of southern Africa in their struggle and invites Member States to contribute generously to the Fund.
7. Urges Member States to encourage the opening and establishment, in their respective capitals, of representation offices of the recognised liberation movements of South Africa and to grant them the privileges and immunities needed for the accomplishment of their mission and pays tribute to those Member States that have already allowed the opening of such offices.
8. Salutes and encourages the campaigns launched by legislators, non-governmental organizations, anti-apartheid movements, trade unions and individuals in North America and Western Europe in support of the National Liberation Movements of Namibia and South Africa and the Front-Line States and the neighbouring countries of South Africa.
9. Strongly condemns the brutal acts of repression against the South African population as well as the arbitrary detention of hundreds of persons some of whom have been assassinated in the jails.
10. Demands the immediate lifting of the state of emergency and the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, the symbol of the heroic struggle of the people of South Africa for freedom.
11. Urges all Member States, in the framework of genuine solidarity with the just cause of the people of South Africa, to take the following measures already adopted either by the UN General Assembly or by the Security Council:
- Individual and collective action in the framework of the UN Charter in order to oblige South Africa to dismantle Apartheid.
- Specific measures against the Apartheid regime, namely to severe diplomatic, air, maritime, and commercial relations with the minority regime.
- Political, national, humanitarian and other assistance to the victims of Apartheid and to the National Liberation Movements in South Africa.
- Publicity campaigns against the atrocities committed by the apartheid regime and for its elimination.
- Isolation of the minority racist regime through boycott in the area of cultural and sports exchanges, discouraging of immigration to South Africa, condemnation of the Bantustan policy and the banning of economic, military and nuclear cooperation with South Africa. - Rejection of the policy of establishment of Bantustans.
- Imposition of an embargo on arms supplies to South Africa.
- Non-collaboration with South Africa in the transfer of nuclear equipment, fissionable matter, technology and manpower. 12. Urges the United Nations Security Council to consider without delay the adoption of effective mandatory sanctions against South Africa.
13. Welcomes the decision of the United Nations General Assembly to hold a special session on apartheid and its destructive consequences in southern Africa before its forty-fourth session and urges Member States to participate in the session at a high level.
14. Decides to include an item entitled "Policies of Apartheid of the racist minority regime in South Africa", in the agenda of the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
15. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this question and submit a report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 23/18-P
ON THE SOUTH AFRICA'S DESTABILIZATION POLICY AGAINST AFRICAN FRONT-LINE STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Having considered the item entitled "South Africa's destabilization policy against African front-line States;
Recalling the provisions of the Charters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and of the United Nations Organisation and their resolutions on the situation in Southern Africa;
Considering the destabilizing acts of the South African regime against the Front-Line States as one of the fundamental aspects of Pretoria's aggressive and inhuman policy in southern Africa;
Noting the similarity between the policies of both the Apartheid regime and the Zionist regime against their respective neighbouring States;
Deeply concerned at the military and nuclear alliance between South Africa and Israel and at the serious threat it constitutes for peace and stability in Southern Africa, in the Middle-East and in the world at large;
Reaffirming its full support to the resolutions of the forty-third session of the UN General Assembly, which condemned South Africa's policy of destabilization against neighbouring independent States;
Recalling the Declaration of the Eighth Conference of the Heads of State and Government of the countries of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Harare (Zimbabwe), from 1st to 6th September 1986, on South Africa's destabilization policy in the region;
Convinced that only the eradication of apartheid will foster an atmosphere of peace and cooperation in southern Africa and create favourable conditions for the success of the endeavours of the people of the region to achieve their economic and social development;
1. Firmly condemns the aggressive policy of destabilization of the Pretoria regime towards neighbouring independent States, aimed at undermining their political stability and hampering their economic and social development.
2. Also condemns the continued acts of armed aggression perpetrated by South Africa against the Front-Line States.
3. Denounces South Africa's policy aimed at creating and supporting in some of these countries armed groups, the sole purpose of which is to destabilize these countries and maintain in them an atmosphere of war adverse to the process of national construction under way in these countries.
4. Expresses its strong indignation at the escalation of violence and the massacres of civilians in the countries of the region, perpetrated either directly by the Pretoria regime or by armed groups created, armed and supported by South Africa.
5. Deplores the assistance provided by some countries to such a policy and to the puppet armed groups acting at the service of the apartheid regime in some Front-Line States, an assistance which constitutes a violation of the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs, national independence and territorial integrity of these States.
6. Urges all States, within the framework of authentic solidarity with the front-line States, to refrain from providing any military, political or material assistance to these terrorist groups, which are the instruments of Pretoria's policy aimed at perpetuating the apartheid regime in South Africa and furthering the destabilization of the neighbouring independent States.
7. Invites Member States to provide political, material and humanitarian assistance to the populations that are the victims of the terrorist bellicose policy of Pretoria in Southern Africa.
8. Reaffirms its support for the decision of the 8th Summit Conference of the Non-Aligned Countries aimed at establishing the "Africa Fund" and urges all Member States to contribute to this important instrument of solidarity with the peoples of southern Africa.
9. Decides to include in the agenda of the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers an item entitled "Destabilization Policy of Southern Africa towards African Front-line States".
10. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RES0LUTION NO. 24/18-P
ON SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLES OF THE SAHEL
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Recalling resolutions 7/3-P(IS), 10/4-P(IS) and 16/5-P(IS) of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Islamic Summits as well as all the resolutions adopted by the previous Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the situation in the African Sahel, the initiatives taken by His Majesty, King Hassan II of Morocco and His Excellency, President Abdou Diouf of Senegal for having gathered together the concerned African States in Fez and Dakar respectively, in the face of the locust threat;
Expressing its grave anxiety over the disastrous effects of desertification in the drought-stricken countries which jeopardize agricultural production and further aggravate the economic crisis in those countries;
Noting that in spite of the considerable assistance extended by Member States, the Islamic Development Bank and international organizations, the serious structural problems facing the Sahel countries will continue to cripple the economies of these countries in the absence of continued and increased foreign aid;
Expressing its deep concern over the disastrous and persistent effects of desertification in the Sahel as well as the serious devastation resulting from floods caused by excessive rainfall;
Also expressing anxiety over the continuing decline of the Sahel countries’ resources due to increasing indebtedness, continuing fall in world prices of raw materials and stagnating and even decreasing official development assistance(ODA);
Conscious of the impact of these different negative factors on the drought-stricken countries; of the limited material and human resources of the Sahel countries, in relation to the objectives of desertification control and food self-sufficiency; of the need to reinforce solidarity with the peoples of the Sahel through increased assistance for the implementation of sizeable programs of desertification control and the consolidation of food security for the Sahel population;
Convinced that the fight against drought and desertification should be coupled with the setting up of food security stocks and a rapid warning system, rigorous management of water resources, improved national, regional and sub-regional communications. and agronomic research;
Considering the persistent threat from desert locusts, the significant losses of yields caused by them every year and the need to step up the preventive fight against desert locusts;
Reaffirming the importance of implementing the long and medium-term programmes, particularly those relating to food stocks and agricultural production projects;
Noting with satisfaction the highly positive results achieved by the first programme of emergency aid and development of 210 million dollars started in 1981 for the benefit of the peoples of the Sahel;
1. Urges Member States to give priority consideration to the critical economic Situation in the African countries of the Sahel for the promotion of the economies of the drought-stricken African countries.
2. Appeals to all Member States to increase their aid to the fight against locusts which reduce food production drastically.
3. Expresses its deep gratitude to the Member States and to the Islamic Development Bank for the aid and assistance already extended to the Sahel countries.
4. Appeals again to donor countries to implement all the programmes of food aid and emergency assistance to rural development projects and increase their aid in farming, pest control, food security and rational management of water resources in the Sahel, as well as their support to pilot programmes of desertification control.
5. Mandates the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, in collaboration with the Executive Secretariat of the Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) and the Islamic development institutions, to draw up a new OIC/Sahe1/IDB Programme along the following lines:
- Control of crop pests and diseases; - Food security in particular the building of food stocks; - Control and rational management of water resources; - Support of pilot programmes against desertification and for formulation and implementation of programmes aiming to reduce deforestation for the purposes of cooking and to conserve energy. 6. Requests the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Executive Secretariat of the Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to draw up a schedule for the implementation of the present resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.25/18-P
ON THE CRITICAL ECONOMIC SITUATION IN AFRICA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Recalling its previous resolutions on the subject, in particular resolution 15/5-P(IS) of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference;
Emphasising that the African development crisis is of deep concern to the entire Islamic Ummah;
Noting with appreciation the positive response of the international community, particularly the Islamic countries, to the economic difficulties being faced by the continent of Africa;
Expressing full support for the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986 - 1990 adopted by the Special Session of the General Assembly in May 1986;
Taking note of the conclusions of the mid-term review and appraisal of the implementation of the Programme of Action, as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 November 1988 in its resolution 43/27;
Deeply concerned that despite the reform and restructuring being undertaken by the African countries, their economic development continues to be impeded, inter-alia, by an unfavourable external economic environment, inadequate flow of resources and a heavy debt burden;
1. Welcomes the efforts of African countries towards their economic recovery and development as set forth in Africa’s Priority Programme for Economic Recovery 1986 - 1990 adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the OAU, held at Addis Ababa in July 1985.
2. Expresses appreciation for the countries which have provided assistance to Africa through bilateral or multilateral channels.
3. Calls upon the international community, particularly the developed countries and the concerned international financial agencies, to accelerate the implementation of the Recovery Plan contained in the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986 - 1990, inter alia through a substantial increase in financial flows, especially concessional flows, to Africa, particularly to sub-Saharan countries, through measures for an increase in Africa's export earnings and a reduction in the adverse impact on African economies of fluctuations in those earnings and through measures to limit and reduce the burden that external debt imposes on African recovery, reform and development.
4. Calls upon member states to increase their assistance to the countries of Africa in order to enable them to initiate and implement the necessary structural changes required to hasten their economic development.
5. Recommends that the focus of assistance of member states and the international community should continue to be on the sector of agriculture in order to enable the countries of Africa to achieve food sufficiency as soon as possible.
6. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the resolution and to submit a report to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.26/18-P
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NUCLEAR-WEAPON-FREE ZONES IN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Recognizing that the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in various regions of the world is one of the measures which can most effectively guarantee the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, as well as lead to general and complete disarmament;
Convinced that the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in various regions will serve to protect the States of such regions against the threat or use of Nuclear Weapons;
Recalling that the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly recommended the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia;
Also recalling the resolutions adopted by various Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia;
Recalling further the resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its 43rd Session on Israeli nuclear armament and the nuclear capability of racist South Africa;
Deeply concerned at the attempts and schemes of both Africa and Israel to acquire nuclear weapons;
Noting the statements made at the highest level by the Governments of South Asian States pledging themselves not to acquire or manufacture nuclear weapons and to devote their nuclear programmes exclusively to the economic and social development of their peoples;
Welcoming the proposal for the conclusion of a bilateral or regional nuclear test ban agreement in South Asia as well as the proposal to convene under the UN auspices a Conference on nuclear non-proliferation in South Asia;
Bearing in mind the Declaration on Denuclearization of Africa adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its first Ordinary Session held in Cairo from 17 to 21 July 1964;
1. Calls upon all States, particularly the States of the regions concerned, to respond positively to the proposals for establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.
2. Strongly condemns the collusion between the Zionist entity and racist South Africa in the development of nuclear weapons, which obstructs the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones.
3. Reaffirms the determination of Member States to take measures to prevent nuclear proliferation on a non-discriminatory and universal basis.
4. Welcomes the decision of the ASEAN States to work towards the realization of South East Asia as a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone
5. Requests all Member States to cooperate at the United Nations and other relevant international fora to promote the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.
6. Requests the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to follow developments in this regard and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and to the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 27/18-P
ON THE STRENGTHENING OF THE SECURITY OF NON-NUCLEAR-WEAPON STATES AGAINST THE USE OR THREAT OF USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Deeply concerned at the continuing escalation of the arms race, in particular the nuclear arms race;
Taking into consideration that it is imperative for the international community to develop effective measures to ensure the security of non-nuclear-weapon states against the threat of use of nuclear weapons, whatever their origin;
Recognizing that effective measures to protect non-nuclear-weapon states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons may positively contribute to the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons;
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and the United Nations General Assembly, on the need for assurances by nuclear powers to non-nuclear-weapon states to the effect that the former shall not resort to threat or use of nuclear weapons against them;
Further recalling that the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly had called upon nuclear-weapon states to conclude urgently arrangements to assure non-nuclear-states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons;
Noting with regret that it has not been possible to hold in-depth negotiations at the Geneva based Conference on Disarmament on the question of effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons;
Noting that the UN General Assembly at its 43rd Session has recommended that the Conference on Disarmament should actively pursue negotiations with a view to reaching early agreement to assure non-nuclear-weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, taking into account the widespread support for the conclusion of an International Convention and giving consideration to any other proposal seeking to secure the same objective;
Expressing deep concern over the threat of use of nuclear weapons against the Islamic States, especially the danger posed by the Israeli and South African nuclear capability against the security of the African and Arab front- line states and the Palestinian people;
1. Notes with satisfaction that, within the Conference on Disarmament, there is no objection in principle to the conclusion of an International Convention to protect non-nuclear-weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear-weapons, although there are still difficulties to be overcome towards evolving a common approach acceptable to all.
2. Requests the members of the Conference on Disarmament to work urgently towards an agreement on an International Convention to assure non-nuclear-weapon states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons.
3. Recommends that Islamic States should continue to cooperate with the Conference on Disarmament, at the United Nations General Assembly and at other International fora with a view to promoting the above-mentioned objectives aimed at strengthening the security of non-nuclear-weapon states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons
4. Urges the two super powers and other militarily significant states to engage in serious negotiations under the aegis of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, Chemical Weapons Convention and other measures of General and Complete Disarmament as well as devote greater attention to promoting security,. confidence building and disarmament measures at the regional level.
5. Requests the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to closely follow developments in this respect and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and to the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO.28/18-P
ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION AND ITS INFLUENCE OVER GENERAL AND COMPLETE DISARMAMENT AND SECURITY OF ISLAMIC STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Guided the objectives of the OIC Charter as regards consolidation of international peace and security on the basis of justice;
Reaffirming its commitment to the objectives of the United Nations Charter in safeguarding international peace and security;
Considering that the United Nations, pursuant to the provisions of its Charter, has a major role and responsibility in the field of disarmament and promotion of international security;
Noting that the current international situation requires that the principles of disarmament, as contained in the United Nations Charter, become a fundamental element in any collective effort designed to bring about a truly secure world;
Considering that the protection of mankind against a nuclear holocaust constitutes at present the priority task of the international community, given that nuclear weapons are means of annihilation rather than military implements;
Gravely concerned at the continued escalation of the arms race, especially that of the nuclear arms race and the possibility of their use or threat of use;
Convinced of the need to promote international peace and security founded on the objectives and principles of the United Nations Charter, free from the use or threat of use of force, based also on respect for the territorial integrity and national independence of States, non-interference in their internal affairs, and the right of people living under the yoke of foreign domination and colonialism to self-determination and to counter occupation, aggression, annexation, apartheid and all forms of racial discrimination.
Convinced also that all peoples of the world have a vital interest in the success of disarmament negotiations and that States have a duty to contribute to the efforts exerted in the disarmament field and are entitled to participate in them on an equal footing with other members;
Recognizing the importance of equitable and balanced disarmament measures, with a view to guaranteeing the right of each State to security and ensuring that no State or group of States are accorded at any stage privileges denied to others;
Acknowledging that the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the non-nuclear weapon States should be ensured through credible guarantees against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons;
Recognizing that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones constitutes an important disarmament measures, which helps in alleviating tension and achieving security and stability in these areas;
Deeply concerned at the threats posed to peace and security in the Middle East and Africa in view of the possession by Israel and South Africa of nuclear weapons and long-range delivery systems, and at their continued aggressive and expansionist policies against the people of the Middle East and Africa;
Convinced that scientific and technological progress should be used exclusively for peaceful purposes;
Convinced further that outer space is the common heritage of mankind;
Considering that all States have an inalienable right to develop their programmes of peaceful use of nuclear energy for their economic and social development and that all States are entitled to have access to the technology and equipment needed for the peaceful use of nuclear energy;
Recalling the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly - the first Special Session devoted to Disarmament - adopted on 30th June, 1978;
Affirming the close relationship between disarmament and development as emphasized in the Final Document of the International Conference on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development, held in 1987;
Welcoming the entry into force of the Agreement concluded between the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. on the elimination of medium and short-range missiles as a step towards the attainment of their stated objective, namely to conclude an agreement to reduce by 50 percent their offensive strategic weapons as part of a process leading to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons;
Appreciating the significant role played by the Conference on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, held in Paris from 7 to 11 January, 1989 and attended by all the States parties to the Geneva Protocol of 1925 and other concerned States;
Recalling further the provisions on disarmament in the Harare Declaration adopted by the Eight Conference of the Non-Alignment Summit held from 1 to 6 September 1986, the Final Communique of the Extraordinary Session of the Foreign Ministers of Non-Aligned Countries devoted to the Disarmament held in Havana from 26 to 30 May 1988, and the Final Document of the Non-Aligned Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Nicosia from 5 to 10 September, 1988;
Also recalling the Final Communique and resolutions concerning disarmament adopted by the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recalling all resolutions of the U.N. General Assembly on disarmament:
Gravely concerned over the military build-up by certain States in some regions of the world with a view to establishing military dominance or superiority which heightens international tensions and threatens regional and international peace and security;
Convinced that an end to nuclear testing by all States in all environments, for all times, is an essential step towards prevention of the qualitative improvement and development of nuclear weapons as well as towards nuclear disarmament;
1. Calls for the destruction of all weapons of mass destruction with a view to creating a world free of those weapons and for the intensification of efforts aimed at finding a solution to disarmament issues as a whole, particularly the complete elimination of nuclear and chemical weapons, the demilitarization of space and banning the manufacture of new types of weapons of mass destruction.
2. Emphasises the need to intensify efforts with a view to initiating a process of multilateral negotiations as a top priority, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 50 of the Final Document of the 1978 Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly devoted to Disarmament.
3. Further emphasizes the need to conduct negotiations within the framework of the Conference on Disarmament according to the priorities specified in Paragraph 45 of the above mentioned document which are as follows:
Nuclear Weapons; other weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and conventional weapons; conventional weapons, including those which may be deemed to be excessively injurious or to have indiscriminate effects; and reduction of armed forces.
4. Calls for considering, in view of the importance of universal participation in the work of the Conference on Disarmament, an expansion in its membership while at the same time preserving its character as a negotiating body. 5. Urges the Conference on Disarmament to vest its ad-hoc committees with the necessary mandates on all agenda items, in accordance with the priorities specified in the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
6. Emphasizes the importance of ensuring the adherence of all States to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
7. Calls for the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones in various parts of the world, in particular in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
8. Recognizes the need to strengthen international peace and security, in order to guarantee the real security of countries threatened by aggression and other unlawful uses of force.
9. Recognizes further the need to take appropriate measures commensurate with the dangers resulting from the nuclear capabilities of Israel and South Africa.
10. Calls upon the Conference on Disarmament to intensify its efforts to come to an early agreement on concluding an international convention providing nonnuclear weapon States with credible guarantees against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.
11. Calls upon the Conference on Disarmament to intensify its efforts to come to an early agreement on concluding an international convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of all chemical weapons and on their destruction.
12. Calls for the early conclusion of a comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
13. Calls for the commencement, without further delay, of negotiations in the Conference on Disarmament on multilateral agreement or agreements, as appropriate, on the prevention of an arms race in outer space.
l4. Calls for the adoption of appropriate disarmament measures between States at the regional level with a view to the relaxation of tensions and strengthening international peace and stability.
15. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this resolution and to report to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Minister on its implementation.
RESOLUTION NO.29/18-P
ON THE DUMPING OF DANGEROUS TOXIC WASTE IN THE ISLAMIC STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (l3-16 March, 1989),
Considering this phenomenon of modern times, namely the dumping of dangerous toxic waste in certain countries of the Islamic Ummah by some industrialized countries through certain multinational and other corporations which are short of dumping sites in their own territories;
Gravely concerned at the fact that the dumping of this toxic waste endangers human life, marine fauna and the ecosystem in general;
Aware of the evident tendency of certain Member States to conclude agreements or other modalities with certain transnational corporations in the developed countries, with the avowed purpose of allowing them to dump their dangerous toxic waste in the territories of these States;
1- Affirms that the dumping of toxic waste is a crime against the entire Islamic Ummah.
2- Condemns all the multinational corporations, real or fictitious, which engage in this shameful practice of dumping toxic waste on peaceful populations whose only ambition is to claim the right to exist in perfect harmony with nature.
3- Urgently calls on all Islamic countries which have signed Agreements, Treaties, or other arrangements facilitating the dumping of dangerous toxic waste on their respective territories, to denounce and rescind those contracts which gravely prejudice the peace and security of the Islamic States.
4- Congratulates the Islamic countries which have not yet concluded such accords and urges them to abstain from concluding any treaty or other arrangement liable to mortgage the integrity and sovereignty of their States.
5- Invites all the countries of the Islamic Ummah to conduct an intensive campaign to enlighten their respective populations about the devastating effects of toxic waste on human life, fauna and flora.
6- Calls upon the Islamic States which produce dangerous and toxic waste to take all the measures necessary for treating and recycling this waste in their countries of origin.
7- Urges all the Islamic States to ban all the illegal trans-border movements of dangerous and toxic waste, transported without the prior consent of the importing country.
8- Expresses its concern about the significant differences of opinion in the talks held between developed and developing countries to find common ground for issuing a Final Declaration on this question whose importance is now obvious to all States.
9- Mandates therefore the OIC Secretary General to follow the negotiations in progress in the framework of the United Nations Environment Programme and other fora and to submit a detailed report on these negotiations at the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in order to enable Member States to take appropriate measures.
10- Requests the OIC Secretary General to seek the kind collaboration of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) for the elaboration of a Convention. on the control of trans-border movement of toxic and other dangerous waste.
11- Requests the OIC Secretary General to submit a report on this question to the 19th Islamic Foreign Ministers Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 30/18-P
ON CONVENING AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE U.N. TO DEFINE THE MEANING OF TERRORISM AND TO DISTINGUISH TERRORISM FROM THE STRUGGLE OF PEOPLES FOR NATIONAL LIBERATION
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity arid Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Committed to the moral and human principles that O.I.C. Member States believe in: and inspired by their tolerant religion, their heritage and tradition calling for the renunciation of all forms of injustice, aggression and crime;
Proceeding from the conviction that there is an international consensus on combatting terrorism in all its forms, putting an end to the evils and causes of terrorism directed against the life and property of innocent individuals, violating the sovereignty of States and jeopardizing the rights of peoples and considering the need to elaborate well defined and agreed international criteria to enable the international community to clearly distinguish terrorism from national struggle;
Considering the need for international cooperation to elaborate practical measures to effectively combat and curb terrorism;
Affirming that all peoples under colonial and racist regimes, foreign occupation and other forms of foreign intervention have an inalienable right to self-determination and independence. and recognizing the legitimacy of their struggle, particularly the struggle of national liberation movements;
Censuring all terrorist acts, including acts perpetrated by States, either directly or indirectly, which spread violence and terrorism and aim at destabilizing countries and societies;
Condemning the frantic efforts to obliterate the distinction between terrorism and the legitimate struggle of peoples in conformity with the principles of international law and the provisions of the Charters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and of the United Nations;
Recalling the U.N. General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV) on the granting of independence to colonial peoples and countries, and resolution 42/49 of 7 December, 1987;
Recalling also the Political Declaration of the Conference of Foreign Ministers of the Non-Aligned Countries held in Nicosia from 7 to 10 September 1988;
Further recalling resolotuion 30/5-P(IS), adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit and Resolution 34/17-P adopted by the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
1. Reiterates its support for convening an International Confernece under the auspices of the United Nations to define terrorism and to distinguish it from the struggle of peoples for national liberation.
2. Commends the efforts made during the forty-second session of the U.N. General Assembly in respect of convening such an International Conference.
3. Invites Member States to stress, in their replies to the Questionnaire circulated by the United Nations Secretary General under General Assembly Resolution 42/159, the need to hold an International Conference to define the meaning of terrorism and to distinguish terrorism from the struggle of peoples for national liberation and calls on them to exert the necessary efforts during the forty-fourth Session of the U.N. General Assembly in support of holding the Conference as soon as possible.
4. Requests the General Secretariat to organize a Seminar on the subject of “The definition of terrorism and distinction between it and the struggle of peoples for national liberation”, prior to the forty-fourth Session of the General Assembly.
5. Requests the Secretary General to report to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the implementation of this Resolution.
RESOLUTION No.31/18-P ON THE STRENGTHENING OF ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY IN COMBATING HIJACKING
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling resolutions 28/12-P, 25/13-P, 22/14-P, 19/15-P, 3/16-P and 35/17-P on combating hijacking of aircraft adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers;
Taking into consideration that the hijacking of aircraft and the -anguish caused to innocent passengers is a crime as grave as highway robbery which is prohibited by the Islamic Sharia in accordance with the text of the Holy Quran (Surat Al-Maida/32);
Noting that crimes of hijacking aircraft have continued in spite of all international agreements and conventions prohibiting them and calling for the imposition of more severe sanctions against hijacking;
Deeply concerned at the acts of violence against innocent passengers in addition to the dread, terror and suffering caused to them and to their relatives and the physical and mental torture unjustifiedly inflicted on other passengers contrary to the provisions of Islamic Sharia;
Greatly concerned at the hijacking of aircraft of OIC Member States for securing illegitimate objectives;
Aware that the escalating acts of violence associated with the hijacking of aircraft which have gone as far as murdering the innocent constitute a flagrant violation of the precepts of Islam, the religion of all Member States of the OIC, which prohibits the slaying of any one which God has forbidden unless for a just cause;
Conscious of the need for the full observance of international conventions against hijacking;
1. Condemns all forms of international terrorism including the crime of hijacking aircraft and unlawful acts against the safety and security of civil aviation.
2. Calls on Member States to refrain from yielding to the demands of hijackers which constitute a form of extortion contrary to the interests of the peoples and countries of the OIC and to established rules.
3. Calls upon Member States to take all necessary measures to curb such crimes and to inflict the most severe punishments against offenders involved in them or to hand them over to the other states concerned.
4. Calls upon Member States which have not adhered to the Tokyo Convention (1963), The Hague Convention (1970) and the Montreal Convention (1971) on penalties for hijacking and guarantees for the security and safety of civil aviation, to expedite the ratification of and accession to these Conventions and urges the states which have already adhered to these Conventions to strictly and firmly implement their provisions.
5. Calls upon all Member States on whose territories hijacked planes land to exert the utmost efforts to foil the designs of the hijackers in accordance with international rules in this regard and, in consultation with the country owning the aircraft, to prevent the aircraft from taking off, in accordance with the relevant international agreements.
6. Requests Member States facing such situations to provide necessary assistance to the passengers, the crew members, the aircraft and the countries owning them, in accordance with the provisions of international agreements.
7. Requests the Secretary General to take the necessary measures for the implementation of this resolution and to submit a report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.32/18-P
ON THE COMORIAN ISLAND OF MAYOTTE
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the relevant resolutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on the question of the Comorian Island of Mayotte, affirming in particular the unity and territorial integrity of the Comoros as a State composed of four Islands, Grande-Comore, Mayotte , Moheli and Anjowan;
Also recalling the pledges made by France on the eve of the self-determination referendum of 22 December 1974 held in the Comoros, to respect the territorial integrity of the Archipelago and its accession to independence;
Further recalling that, in accordance with the agreements signed on 15 June 1973 between the Comoros and France, the results of the 22 December 1974 referendum had to be considered on an overall basis and not island by island;
Considering that the separation of the island of Mayotte from the other Comorian Islands constitutes a grave violation of the territorial integrity of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, and a serious handicap to the harmonious economic development of that country;
Convinced that a just and lasting solution of the question of Mayotte lies in the respect of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Comoros;
Also convinced that an early solution to the problem is essential for the maintenance of peace and security in the region;
Taking note of the reiterated will of the Comorian government to engage, as soon as possible, in a frank and sincere dialogue with the French Government aimed at accelerating the return of the Comorian Island of Mayotte to the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros;
Bearing in mind the decisions of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and the Movement of the Non-Aligned Countries on this question;
1. Reaffirms the unity and territorial integrity of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros and its sovereignty over the Comorian Island of Mayotte.
2. Expresses its active solidarity with the Comorian people and supports the Comorian people and Government in their legitimate political and diplomatic efforts to recover the Island.
3. Invites the French Government to respect the pledges it made on the eve of the 22 December 1974 referendum on the self-determination of the Comoros Archipelago, to respect the unity and territorial integrity of the Comoros.
4. Invites the Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to use their influence with France collectively and individually so as to induce it to accelerate the negotiations with the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros with a view to expediting the effective return of the Island of Mayotte to the Comorian entity.
5. Requests the Secretary General to continue his contacts with the French authorities in order to convey to them the deep concern of the OIC over this problem, to follow the developments in this regard in liaison with the Secretaries-General of the OAU and UN and to make a report to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.33/18-P
ON SUPPORT FOR THE EFFORTS OF SUDAN TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL UNITY, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS SAFEGUARDING ITS IDENTITY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE FACE OF CURRENT CHALLENGES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling paragraph ‘A’ of Article II of the OIC Charter which calls for enhancing the solidarity of Muslim peoples with a view to safeguarding their unity, dignity and national rights;
Recalling Resolutions 16/11-P of 1981 and 24/17-P of 1988 which reaffirm that the security and stability of every Muslim country is the concern of all Muslim States, and expressing the determination of all Member States to preserve Islamic values and way of life as well as promoting the moral, social and economic values of the Islamic States;
Noting the hostile media onslaught and hostile designs against Sudan supported by various foreign quarters, including Israel, with a view to undermining its unity, security, stability and identity;
Cognizant of the difficulties arising from the challenges facing Sudan as well as the problems of drought, desertification, floods and the influx of millions of refugees and displaced persons;
Referring to UN General Assembly Resolutions 43/8, 43/52 and 43/141 on providing relief assistance to Sudan;
Taking note of the conclusions of the meeting held in Khartoum, 8-9 March 1989, at the invitation of the Government of Sudan and the United Nations with a view to intensifying the provision of relief supplies to the affected population;
1- Expresses its solidarity with the Government and people of Sudan in facing the hostile media campaign and hostile designs aimed at undermining its unity, security, stability and identity;
2- Appeals to all Member States to provide moral and material support to enable Sudan to safeguard its identity and national unity in conformity with the principles embodied in the Charter and the resolutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
3- Expresses its appreciation and gratitude to Islamic States and organizations and friendly States for the relief and development assistance they have extended to Sudan, thereby enabling it to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
4- Requests the secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and to report thereon to the next session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.34/18-P
ON THE SITUATION IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Guided by the lofty principles and objectives of the OIC Charter;
Recalling the Resolution adopted by the Conferences of the OIC on the situation in the Horn of Africa;
1. Urges the States of the region to continue the contacts they have started in order to resolve existing problems between them through peaceful means so as to safeguard security and stability in the region and to secure the blessings of an honourable life to its peoples.
2. Decides to keep this subject under review and requests the Secretary General to submit a detailed progress report to the next Conference on the on-going peaceful contacts between the States of the region.
RESOLUTION NO.35/18-P
ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having examined the explanatory note submitted by Secretary General on the question of cooperation between Organization of the Islamic Conference and international regional organizations;
Having received the message of the Secretary General of United Nations.
Recalling previous resolutions on the subject adopted by the Islamic Conference , in particular Resolution 43/17-P of Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recalling also Resolution 3369 (XXX) adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 October 1975, on cooperation between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations Organization;
Further recalling resolutions 35/36, 36/23, 37/5, 38/4, 39/7, 40/4, 41/3, 42/4 and 43/2 of the United Nations General Assembly on Cooperation between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations;
Bearing in mind the desire of both Organizations to achieve closer cooperation in their search for solutions to world problems relating to international peace and security, disarmament, self-determination, decolonization, the fundamental rights of individuals and peoples and the establishment of a just and equitable New International Economic Order;
Noting the growing cooperation between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and specialized institutions and other agencies of the United Nations;
Noting the recommendations and conclusions of the third general meeting held in Geneva in July 1988 between the representatives of the Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Secretariats of the United Nations Organization and other U.N. Agencies and the encouraging results achieved so far in various fields identified by the two organizations for cooperation;
Convinced that the strengthening of cooperation between the OIC and the United Nations contributes to the promotion of the purposes and principles of the two organizations;
Noting the mutual desire expressed by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States for strengthening cooperation between the two Organisations;
Recalling resolution 11/6-P of the Sixth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the promotion and maintenance of cooperation and coordination between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States in all fields, as well as resolution 43/17-P of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers requesting the Secretary General to continue his efforts to improve cooperation with the Arab League;
Convinced that the existing cooperation between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Organization of African Unity could be developed further to mutual benefit;
Recalling resolution 21/31-P of the Thirteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the OIC and the OAU as well as other relevant resolutions in this regard;
1. Notes with satisfaction the report of the General Secretariat of the OIC in respect of cooperation between the OIC and the United Nations.
2. Also notes with satisfaction the report of the Secretary General of the United Nations submitted to the 43rd Session of the U.N. General Assembly, as contained in Document No.A/43/498 and Add.1 on the state of cooperation between the OIC and the United Nations.
3. Requests the Secretary General of the OIC to continue to work for the expansion of cooperation between the OIC and the United Nations system through negotiating cooperation agreements and multiplying contacts and meetings between focal points designated by the two organizations.
4. Requests the Secretary General of the OIC to strengthen also the cooperation and coordination existing between the two organisations to further their mutual interests in the political, economic, social and cultural fields.
5. Recommends that a coordination meeting of the focal points of the lead agencies of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations and other organisations concerned within the U.N. system should be organized during 1989 on dates and place to be determined through consultations between the two organisations, as already approved by the U.N. General Assembly.
6. Requests the Secretary General to pursue actively the conclusion of a cooperation agreement between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States.
7. Requests the Secretary General to intensify his contacts with the Secretariat of the Organization of African Unity with a view to the conclusion of a cooperation agreement between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Organization of African Unity.
8. Requests the Secretary General to continue his efforts to develop and improve cooperation with the Non-Aligned Movement as well as other international and regional organizations in conformity with the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
9. Requests the Secretary General of the OIC to follow up the implementation of this resolution and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 36/18-P
ON REFUGEES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference on the question of the Refugees, in particular Resolutions 27/16-P and 39/17-P of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and Resolution 23/5-P(IS) of the Fifth Islamic Summit held in Kuwait in January, 1987,
Deeply concerned at the persistent plight of millions of refugees in many parts of the world, and of whom three quarters are Muslims and are compelled to seek asylum in various states mostly neighbouring Islamic States,
Aware of the heavy political, economic and social burden borne by the countries of asylum, all of which are the developing countries,
Reaffirming its sympathy and total solidarity with the countries providing asylum to large numbers of refugees in a spirit of Islamic fraternity; and affirming the need for other Member States to share the burden with the countries hosting the refugees,
Noting with concern the dwindling international relief assistance to refugees,
Fully Convinced that best solution of the refugee problem is their voluntary repatriation to their country of origin in safety and dignity,
Recalling the focal role of UNHCR in providing protection and relief assistance to refugees in all parts of the world, including Islamic countries,
1- Expresses its appreciation to Member States, donor countries, the UNHCR and U. N. Specialized agencies for the valuable assistance extended to refugees in Islamic countries;
2- Expresses its profound concern on the far-reaching implications of the presence of millions of refugees in Muslim countries hosting them, particularly on their security, stability and infrastructures and which adversely affect their efforts for economic and social development.
3- Calls on Member States, in view of the positive development in the Islamic region, to play an effective role in cooperation with UNHCR for the repatriation of refugees at the appropriate time;
4- Urges Member States to increase their assistance to the Islamic countries sheltering large numbers of refugees, given the economic and social difficulties caused by the presence of refugees.
5- Calls on Member-States to cooperate with the UNHCR to end the downward trend of assistance to refugees and to secure additional resources to alleviate their sufferings in Islamic countries;
6- Condemns all forms of coercion against the, refugees including armed attacks against refugee camps and pressures brought to bear on countries sheltering these refugees;
7- Invites the General Secretariat to strengthen cooperation with UNHCR, and other humanitarian institutions, in order to effectively monitor the conditions of refugees and provide them with adequate assistance until such time as they can return to their homelands;
8- Urges all Non-Islamic States from which Muslims escape because of religious or racial oppression to understand the real causes of the exodus of these refugees and solve them in accordance with the law applicable in their country and through political dialogue.
RESOLUTION NO. 37/18-P
ON THE MUSLIM COMMUNITIES IN NON-MEMBER STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling that Muslim Communities living in non-Islamic countries represent one third of the Ummah;
Also recalling the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the international agreements on Muslim Minorities particularly those urging respect for human rights;
Further recalling the resolutions of previous Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the condition of Muslim communities living in non-Islamic countries, especially resolutions No.22/5-PIL(IS) and 40/17-P adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference and the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers respectively;
1- Urges Member States to attach greater importance to the problems of Muslim Communities living in non-Muslim States and exert utmost efforts through contacts with such states to ensure that the Muslim Communities are treated in law concerning human rights and basic freedoms.
2- Requests the Secretary General to increase his efforts and contacts inorder to improve the condition of the Muslim Communities in the countries where they reside to ascertain that they are not the victims of discrimination.
3- Requests the Secretary General to reactivate the "Islamic Coordinating Committee" and enlarge its membership so as to comprise other international Islamic institutions concerned with Islamic Da'wa and the affairs of Muslim communities.
4- Requests the Secretary General to monitor the condition of the Muslim Communities and to cooperate with the Islamic institutions for the implementation of the resolutions on Muslim Communities living in non-Member States, and report thereon to the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 38/18-P
ON THE QUESTION OF THE MUSLIMS IN SOUTH PHILIPPINES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conferencc of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling all resolutions adopted by Islamic Conference on the Question of the Muslims in South Philippines;
Having considered the Explanatory Note submitted by the General Secretariat on the condition of Muslims in South Philippines, and the report of the Quadripartite Committee;
Recalling the Tripoli Agreement of December 1976 signed under the auspices of the OIC Quadripartite Committee, which has hitherto not been implemented despite commitments reiterated by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines to comply with the letter and spirit of the Tripoli Agreement,
Reaffirming the unflinching adherence of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the provisions of the Tripoli Agreement and its continued suport to the full implementation of this Agreement;
Also recalling the hope expressed in the Final Communique of the 5th Islamic Summit for the success of the ongoing negotiations between the MNLF and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines;
1- Expresses deep regret at the repression inflicted upon the Bangsamoro people in all its forms and the denial of their fundamental rights.
2- Reiterates its deep regret at the failure of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines to honour its commitment to the Moro National Liberation Front and the Organization of the Islamic Conference which expresses collective will of the Muslim Ummah, by implementing the Tripoli Agreement of 1976.
3- Renews its appeal to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines to honour this commitment which constitutes a binding international commitment.
4- Affirms that the so-called steps taken by the Government of the Republic of Philippines including the setting up of the so-called Consultative Council in no way conform to the provisions of the Tripoli Agreement, which clearly stipulate the autonomy of thirteen provinces, within the territorial integrity of the Philippines Republic.
5- Strongly urges Member States to extend material, financial and humanitarian assistance to the MNLF to enable it to defend the Muslim people and Islam and for the realization of their rights.
6- Requests the Quadripartite Ministerial Committee and the Secretary General of the OIC to develop more efficient methods of direct contact with the Government of the Philippines to secure the immediate and full implementation of the Tripoli Agreement.
7- Requests the Secretary General of the OIC to convene a meeting of the Quadripartite Committee to consider the measures it could evolve if the Government of the Philippines Republic maintained its negative stand regarding the implementation of the Tripoli Agreement.
8- Requests the Secretary General to report on the results of these efforts to the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.39/18-P ON THE PLIGHT OF THE TURKISH MUSLIM MINORITY IN BULGARIA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having considered the item entitled "The Plight of the Turkish Muslim Minority in Bulgaria";
Recalling Resolutions 30/16-P and 42/17-P on the same question; the first report of the OIC Contact Group mandated to examine the conditions of the Muslim Minority in Bulgaria; the relevant section of the Final Communique of the Fifth Islamic Summit, as well as the resolutions adopted by the OIC regarding the situation of the Muslim Minorities living in non-Muslim countries;
Noting with appreciation the invaluable support extended by the Islamic world for the rightful cause of the Turkish and other Muslim Minorities in Bulgaria as well as the commendable efforts of the OIC Contact Group;
Stressing the inalienable right of ethnic and religious minorities in non-Muslim countries to exercise and profess their own religion, to enjoy their own culture, to speak and receive education in their own language and to preserve and develop their ethnic, religious and cultural identity;
Regretting the continued repression of the Turkish Muslim Minority in spite of the process of dialogue initiated through the Turkish-Bulgarian Protocol of 23 February 1988 which has not brought about any improvements whatsoever in the conditions of this besieged minority;
Taking special note of the follow-up report submitted by the OIC Contact Group wherein it is stated inter alia;
- That since the submission of their last report on the plight of the Turkish Muslim minority in Bulgaria, the situation has not improved in any manner;
- That, therefore, their recommendations, contained in their report submitted to the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held at Amman, be pursued and followed by the Member States vigorously to bring pressure on the Bulgarian authorities to allow the Muslims living there to enjoy the minimum basic human rights guaranteed under the Bulgarian Constitution;
- That Muslims living there should be allowed free pursuit of their religious, social and cultural rights in accordance with the accepted international norms and guarantees as enshrined in Human Rights Charter and the Bulgarian Constitution;
- That Members of the O.I.C., who have deep economic relations with the Bulgarian State, should review and revise the depth of such relations if the Bulgarian authorities failed to show positive change in their attitude to fulfil their moral and legal obligations towards Muslim minorities;
- That joint and concerted effort by Member States of the O.I.C. is required to free the Muslim population in Bulgaria from oppression;
1. Expresses its full support for the rights of Turkish and other Muslim minorities in Bulgaria and heartfelt sympathy with their legitimate objective of securing respect for their religious, ethnic and cultural identity.
2. Deplores the continuing repression and all inhuman practices aiming to eradicate Islam and Turkish ethnicity in Bulgaria.
3. Requests the Bulgarian Government to restore the minority, religious, ethnic and cultural rights of Muslims, and to lift all bans and restrictions on Islamic practices, and on all manifestations of their identity, in compliance with its obligations under the Turkish-Bulgarian agreements and international instruments.
4. Appeals to the Bulgarian Government to settle promptly all existing and future cases of family reunification, to authorize Muslim Turks to emigrate, if they so wish, to the country of their choice.
5. Invites the Bulgarian Government to put an end to the anti-Islamic campaign of slander in the Bulgarian press
6. Urges Bulgaria to accord the international press and visiting delegations full and unimpeded access to the predominantly Muslim areas.
7. Calls upon all Islamic countries to sustain and enhance their invaluable support for the rightful cause of the Turkish and other Muslim Minorities and to take appropriate measures for inducing the Bulgarian Government to put an end to the sufferings of Muslims.
8. Decides to mandate the OIC Contact Group to continue to monitor on a permanent basis the situation of the Turkish and other Muslim Minorities in Bulgaria and to report to future Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
9. Requests the Secretary-General of the OIC to report to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the implementation of this resolution.
10. Decides to remain seized with the question of the Turkish and other Muslim Minorities in Bulgaria until it is satisfactorily resolved.
RESOLUTION NO.40/18-P ON THE INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC COURT OF JUSTICE
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution 13/5-P(IS) of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference regarding the establishment of the International Islamic Court of Justice and desiring to speed up the establishment of the Court so that it may contribute to the peaceful settlement of disputes among Islamic States;
Bearing in mind the interest of the Member States to expedite the establishment of the Court;
Having considered the note of the General Secretariat on the progress made to date towards the establishment of the Court;
1. Expresses its appreciation to the Member States that have ratified the statute of the Court and the amendment to the Charter.
2. Urges the Member States that have not yet ratified the Statute of the Court and the amendment of the Charter to complete the ratification procedure and to send their instruments of ratification to the General Secretariat as soon as possible, so that the quorum necessary for the Court to become operational may be attained.
3. Calls for continued coordination and consultation between the State of Kuwait and the General Secretariat of the OIC to look for the best ways and means for accelerating the establishment of the Court and the functioning thereof.
4. Requests the General Secretariat to follow up the implementation of this resolution and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 41/18-P ON THE DRAFT DOCUMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Keenly aware of the place of mankind in Islam as vicegerent of Allah on earth;
Recognizing the importance of issuing a Document on Human Rights in Islam;
And having examined the stages through which the preparation of this draft Document has, so far, passed and the relevant report of the General Secretariat;
1. Urges Member States to send their observations on the draft Document on Human Rights in Islam to the OIC General Secretariat as soon as possible.
2. Requests the Genertal Secretariat to follow up the receipt of the observations of Member States on the draft Document and to consider the convening of a meeting of the Expert Committee to prepare a final text to be submitted to the forthcoming Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.42/18-P ON THE STATUS OF SIGNING AND RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENTS CONCLUDED WITHIN THE O.I.C. FRAMEWORK
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having considered the Note of the General Secretariat on the status of signing and ratification of the agreements concluded within the OIC framework;
Realizing the importance of expediting the signing and ratification, by all Member States, of these agreements which may lead to the establishment of an Islamic Organization for the expansion and facilitation of cooperation among Member States and the smooth-running of the OIC work;
1. Urges all Member States which have not yet signed or ratified these agreements to take early action thereto.
2. Entrusts the General Secretariat with the task of following up this matter with Member States and of submitting a report on it to the forthcoming Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO.43/18-P ON THE FIRST ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF INFORMATION
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having heard the report on the First Islamic Conference of Information Ministers;
Recalling Resolutions 10/4-P(I.S) and 1/5-P(I.S) of the Fourth and Fifth Islamic Summits and the recommendations of the Standing Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs at its First and Second Sessions, calling for the convening the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Information;
Recalling Resolutions 29/10-P, 39/11-P, 30/14-P, 28/15-P and 18/17-P of the Tenth, Eleventh, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the same subject;
Recalling the tasks assigned to the First Islamic Conference of Information Ministers namely: to seek solutions to the difficulties facing Islamic media, to determine the fields of cooperation among Member States in the information sector, to draw-up an Islamic Information Strategy in harmony with the New International Information and Communication Order and to strengthen the Islamic Broadcasting Organisation (ISBO) and the Islamic International News Agency (IINA);
Noting with satisfaction that the First Islamic Conference of Information Ministers convened in Jeddah on 1 and 2 Rabi-Al-Awal 1409H (11 and 12 October 1988);
Expressing its deep appreciation to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for having hosted the First Islamic Conference of Information Ministers;
1. Takes note of the decisions of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Information which will be submitted to the next session of the Standing Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs for implementation;
2. Urges the Member States, together with the General Secretariat and the bodies concerned, to closely cooperate with the Standing Committee with the prospect of implementing these decisions;
3. Requests the General Secretariat to follow up the implementation of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 44/18-P
ON THE INFORMATION PLAN
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution Nos. l0/4-P(IS) and l/5-P(IS) of the Fourth and Fifth Islamic Summits, the recommendations or the Standing Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs during its first and second sessions, the resolutions Nos.41/11-P, 39/12-P, 30/14-P, 28/15-P, 33/16-P or the Eleventh, Twelfth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth Islamic Conferences of Ministers of Foreign Affairs relating to the Information Plan of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Recalling resolution No.48/17-P of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers requesting the General Secretariat to assess the application of the OIC Information Plan together with all its technical and financial implications;
After examining the report of the General Secretariat which showed the effective participation of Member States in the preparation of the Plan and which highlighted the difficulties or financial nature which hampered the execution of the Information Plan;
Recalling the commitments made by the Member States to provide the Islamic Ummah, thanks to the cooperation among them, with an appropriate communication network to reduce disequilibrium in the information flow in the world and with a system of credible and specific information enabling it to affirm its existence and personality and to thwart the hostile campaigns directed against its own people and its sublime religion;
Emphasizing the need for active support and of effective participation of the Member States in the implementation of the Information Plan for guaranteeing its success;
1 Approves the 1989 program of action submitted by the General Secretarial, stemming from the Information Plan; this programme will be implemented under the following financial conditions:
US$ 500,000 coming from compulsory contributions paid by the Member States and US$ 500,000 coming from voluntary contributions and donations.
2- Urges the Member States to pay all contributions and to extend all necessary assistance for the implementation of the Information Plan.
3 Entrusts; the General Secretariat to implement this resolution and report to the Permanent Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs and to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 45/18-P
ON THE INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC NEWS AGENCY
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having examined the report of the International Islamic News Agency (IINA), submitted to the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on the Agency’s work, its contacts with other Islamic News Agencies and the commencement by some Islamic agencies, of publishing IINA's news through their daily bulletin, a state of affairs that contributed to enabling its voice to reach many parts of the world;
Taking into consideration the important role which the Conference wants this Agency to play in making the voice of the Muslim Ummah heard and in explaining its issues to the rest of the world and, thereby, contribute to enlightening the world public opinion about the justness of the Islamic causes;
Recalling the resolutions of the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers relating to information as such, in general and to the International Islamic News Agency (IINA) in particular;
1. Appreciates the course recently charted out by the Agency so as to enhance its activities in the field of information, particularly by stressing its; specialization in Islamic news and by addressing industrial, agricultural and development projects in the Islamic States and calls upon it to step up its efforts to achieve wider international coverage.
2. Urges Member States to expeditiously settle their arrears of contribution to the Agency and to ensure that their annual subscriptions to it are paid on a regular basis.
3. Calls upon Member States to support the Agency with manpower, such as editors, translators, secretaries and telex typists whose expenses shall be borne by the States providing such support.
4. Invites the Islamic States that are economically affluent to make voluntary donations to contribute to the settlement of the Agency's debts.
5. Urges the Ministries of Information and News Agencies of Member States to provide the Agency with press reports, information and news on the progress and evolution of their development projects and on Islamic affairs in their countries.
6. Calls upon all Member States to extend preferential treatment to the news published by the International Islamic News Agency (IINA) and to provide it with news material in order to enable it to extend the scope of its activities.
7. Expresses its thanks and appreciation to the Qatari News Agency for publishing daily the IINA news bulletin in its Arabic and English information bulletin for the Arab world, Europe, Latin America and Portugal as of 18 December 1988; and to the Tunisian News Agency for transmitting .IINA’s bulletins to African countries in Arabic and French as of 12 January, 1989.
RESOLUTION NO.46/18-P
ON THE ISLAMIC STATES BROADCASTING ORGANIZATION
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Referring to the Report of the OIC Secretary General and the Report submitted by the Secretary General of the Islamic States Broadcasting Organization (ISBO);
Recalling Resolutions 12/7-EC, 4/8-C, 18/9-P, 29/10-P, 39/11-P, 41/12-P, 24/13-P, 32/14-P, and 30/15-P, 50/17-P adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the Islamic States Broadcasting Organization.
Recalling the recommendations of the Standing Ministerial Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs at its First and Second Sessions, held in 1983 and 1985, pertaining to ISBO;
Also recalling the Fifth Islamic Summit Resolution 1/5-P(IS);
1- Expresses its thanks and appreciation to the Member States which fulfil their obligations to ISBO and consolidate it by providing voluntary contributions, equipment and programs. Extends its special thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its special donations and its support for the Organisation.
2. Expresses its deep concern over the accumulation of arrears of contributions of some Member States, and urges once again these Member States to promptly pay their arrears.
3. Stresses the need to pursue regular production of radio and television programs within the framework of every annual plan of the Organization, expand the range of these programs within the framework of the Islamic Information Strategy and increase the funds allocated for this purpose, so as to enhance the capacity of the Organization to face imminent dangers.
4. Emphasizes the importance of implementing the program on teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers through television, and expresses its appreciation for the collaboration of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Organization in this respect, and calls on Member States to promptly pay their contributions to the program budget, so as to enable the Organisation to fulfil its task.
5. Extends its deep appreciation to Mr. Ahmed Farrag, Secretary General of the Islamic States Broadcasting Organisation, on the occasion of the completion of his term of Office, and expresses its appreciation for the dedicated and outstanding efforts he exerted for twelve years, in the establishment of the Organisation, the development of its activities, the achievement of the objectives of Islamic solidarity and the consolidation of its Islamic and international position.
RESOLUTIONS ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS EIGHTEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS, RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 6 - 9 SHA'BAN 1409 (13-16 MARCH 1989)
REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE EIGHTEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS (SESSION OF ISLAMIC FRATERNITY AND SOLIDARITY) HELD IN RIYADH KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, FROM 6 TO 9 SHA’BAN, 1409H (13-16 MARCH, 1989)
The Economic Affairs Committee of the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity) held its Working Session in Riyadh from 7-8 Sha'ban 1409H (14-15 March 1989). 1. The meeting unanimously elected H.E. Mr. Mamun Kurdi, Head of the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the Chairman of the Committee.
2. The Chairman, at the outset, welcomed the participants and expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to all for electing him as the Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee.
He stated that although the responsibility was great but with brotherly cooperation of the distinguished delegates, he was confident, the work of the Committee would be crowned with success.
3. The Member States attending the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers participated in the Sessions of the Economic Affairs Committee.
4. The General Secretariat was represented by H.E. Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Jalal, Assistant Secretary General and Mr. A.K.M. Farooq , Director of Economic Affairs Department.
5. The meeting was also attended by the representatives of the following subsidiary organs and affiliated institutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference:
- Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC), Ankara.
- Islamic Centre for Technical and Vocational Training and Research (ICTVTR), Dhaka.
- Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), Casablanca.
- Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology and Development (IFSTAD), Jeddah.
- Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Jeddah.
- Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Comodity Exchange (ICCICE), Karachi.
- Islamic Shipowners Association, Jeddah.
- International Association of Islamic Banks.
6. The Assistant Secretary General made a short statement welcoming the delegates and participants to the meeting. He also congratulated the Chairman on his election and hoped that his experience and leadership qualities will greatly contribute to the success of this meeting. He thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz and the people and Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the General Secretariat of the OIC, for hosting the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and for the excellent arrangements made for the meeting.
7. The Economic Affairs Committee discussed the items from 49 to 55 of the agenda of the 18th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers assigned to it for consideration.
8. The Director of the Economic Affairs Department, while introducing the items of the Agenda in the Committee highlighted the various ongoing activities of the General Secretariat of the OIC in the implementation of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic Cooperation among Member States. He also stressed the need for such cooperation in the backdrop of the current critical international economic situation.
9. At the conclusion of the deliberations on each item of the Agenda, the Committee adopted appropriate Resolutions.
10. The Committee also made the following observations on some of the Agenda items:
i. Under agenda item No.50 on the “Activities under the Auspices of the COMCEC for implementation of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic Cooperation among Member States”, the Head of the Delegation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as Rapporteur of the COMCEC, apprised the Committee of its various activities in different priority areas of the Plan of Action. The Committee then adopted a Comprehensive Resolution on this item.
ii. With regard to agenda item Nos.53 (ii,iii and iv) on “Cooperation Among Member States. in the field of Insurance and Reinsurance”, “The International Agreement on Jute and Jute Products” and “Production, Consumption and Commercial Exchange of Olive Oil in the Muslim World”, the Committee reaffirmed the previous resolutions of the Islamic Foreign Ministers Conferences on these items and approved the recommendations of the 14th Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs. The Committee also decided that the General Secretariat should request the Member States which have not yet done so to join the International Agreements on Jute and Jute products as well as Olive Oil.
iii. On Agenda item Nos.54 (i, ii, iii and iv) relating to the status report on the implementation of the following Agreements/Statutes: a. Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among Member States; b. General Agreement on Economic, Technical and Commercial Cooperation among Member States; c. Islamic Civil Aviation Council; and d. Islamic States Telecommunication Union; the Committee, while reviewing the developments in respect of signature and/or ratification of the above mentioned Agreements/Statutes, urged those Member States which have not yet done so to sign and/or ratify them at an early date. It requested the General Secretariat to pursue with the Member States in this respect. 2. At the conclusion of its work, the Committee expressed its deep gratitude and sincere appreciation to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, and the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their cordial reception and traditional warm hospitality extended to all the delegates, and for the excellent facilities provided by them which contributed to the success of the Meeting .
3. The meeting was held in an atmosphere of understanding, cooperation, sincere Islamic brotherhood and cordiality.
4. The committee lauded the Chairman for the efficient and objective manner in which he presided over the proceedings of the sessions of the meeting. It also expressed its thanks and appreciation to the Vice-Chairmen and the Rapporteur for their positive contributions to the work of the Committee.
5. His Excellency Mr. Mamun Kurdi, the Chairman, then expressed his warm thanks and appreciation to all the delegates for their contributions to the successful outcome of this meeting. He also expresed his deep appreciation to the General Secretariat and all the supporting and the technical staff for the preparatory work and for their untiring efforts and assistance during the work of the Committee. ( MAMUN KURDI )
CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 1/18-E
ON THE PROBLEMS FACED BY THE ISLAMIC WORLD
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity) held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H(13-16 March 1989),
Recalling Resolution No.1/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers which expressed deep concern at the continued and escalating International economic crisis in recent years which adversely affected the developing countries in general, and the least developed countries , in particular, causing disequilibrium and imbalance in the structure of the world economy;
Noting United Nations General Assembly Resolution at its 43rd Session to convene a Special Session on International Economic Cooperation for Development;
Taking note of the comments of the General Secretariat and the Ankara Centre on this subject;
Also noting UN General Assembly Resolution No.43/182 on the International Development Strategy for the Fourth United Nations Development Decade;
Deeply concerned at the lack of progress to redress the imbalances in the present international economic relations and the establishment of the New International Economic Order (NIEO), due to the reluctance of developed countries;
Noting with concern the adverse effect of these policies on the growth rates of the developing countries which remain not only significantly below the minimum necessary for their development, but also reduced the per capita income;
Also noting with deep concern the unsatisfactory progress towards implementation of the SNPA for the least developed countries for the 80s;
Expressing deep appreciation for the efforts made by the developing countries towards adjustments in the face of acute external difficulties; and noting the steps taken by the Organization of the Islamic Conference to consolidate economic and commercial cooperation in the spirit of Islamic solidarity which constitutes an important element of cooperation among developing countries, in conformity with the principles of collective self-reliance;
Noting with profound concern that some developed countries have pursued policies which, negatively affect the international economic environment, triggering a downward pressure on the demand for and price of developing countries' products and aggravating the latter’s problems, have impaired the growth process in the world economy in general and in the economies of the OIC Member States in particular ;
Emphasizing the need for keeping under constant and close review the world economic situation and all international economic negotiations;
1. Calls on Member States to participate actively in the preparation for the U.N General Assembly Special Session of International Economic Cooperation for Development.
2. Calls on Member States to participate actively in the preparation for the International Development Strategy for the Fourth U.N Development Decade.
3. Recommends that, in a rapidly changing and increasingly interdependent world, the Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference should reactivate and reinvigorate international economic negotiations within the universal framework of the U.N and other international institutions and calls upon the Member States to adopt a constructive approach towards this end.
4. Also recommends that there should be immediate consideration of the issues of transfer of resources, debts, trade, money, and finance by all international fora.
5. Calls upon the developed countries to take immediate measures, pending the start of global negotiations, aimed at world economic recovery, and the accelerated development of developing countries.
6. Stresses the importance of increasing the Official Development Assistance (ODA) granted by the developed countries in favour of developing countries in general, and the least developed countries in particular.
7. Notes with satisfaction that, despite the sharp drop in oil revenues in recent years, the Islamic donor countries still provide significant external aid and that the amount of aid distributed to the least developed countries exceeds by far the SNPA recommendations of 0.15 percent.
8. Entrusts the General Secretariat in cooperation with the Ankara and Casablanca Centres, to follow up relevant developments and submit these reports also to the COMCEC.
9. Urges the Member States to continue to pursue their efforts for the implementation of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic cooperation among Member States in a manner, which would ensure at least a modicum of complementarily of their economies.
10. Further urges Member States to implement the provisions of Islamic Boycott against the Israeli enemy and open the markets of Islamic States to their respective national products and goods, in addition to promoting and marketing of Palestinian products, and granting preferential treatment to these products in accordance with the prevailing practice in each country and, consequently develop the products of Islamic States . Guided by the principles and goals of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Stressing the right of all human beings to enjoy a healthy and non-polluted environment, as a basic human right;
Emphasizing the right of States to protect their environment from harmful activities, and to cooperate among themselves for that end;
Noting with concern that the condition of environment has reached a stage that requires taking effective measures to stop its deterioration;
Recalling with pride that the Islamic patrimony has been pioneering in its awareness of environmental questions and in developing principles to regulate rights and duties in a balanced way to deal with individual freedom and community interests;
1. Welcomes the “Declaration of The Hague”, signed on March 11, 1989, on the preservation of the earth's atmosphere.
2. Calls upon Member States to cooperate in the field of protecting the environment, to give consideration to the possibility of becoming parties to relevant existing international agreements, and to render their support to the efforts of international organizations concerned with the environment.
3. Draws attention to the fact that any treatment of the question of environment has to take into consideration the varying levels of development and the varying degrees of responsibilities of States against the degradation of environment for which developed countries should undertake to discharge their duties in this field.
4. Decides to include on the agenda of the 19th ICFM, an item entitled “Cooperation Among Member States in the field of environment”.
RESOLUTION NO. 2/18-E
ON ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF THE LEAST DEFVELOPED MEMBER STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H(13-16 March,1989),
Recalling Resolution No.2/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Economic Problems of the Least Developed Member States;
Also recalling Resolution No.43/186 adopted by the 43rd Session of the UN General Assembly;
Taking note of the reports of the General Secretariat and the Ankara Centre on this subject;
Expressing concern that the economic problems of the Least Developed Member States have aggravated in recent years due, amongst others, to the sharp decline in the price of commodities and the drop in bilateral and multilateral international development assistance from developed countries;
Noting with concern the slow progress in the implementation of the Substantial New Program of Action(SNPA) and of the Official Development Assistance: (ODA) Programme for the Least Developed Countries;
Sincerely appreciating the action of donors, particularly those from among the Member States, who have fulfilled their aid commitments under the Substantial New Programme of Action (SNPA);
Noting with appreciation the increased financial assistance being offered by the Islamic Development Bank to the Least Developed Member States;
1. Requests the General Secretariat to continue to give special attention to the problems of the Least Developed Member States and submit periodical progress reports in this regard, and requests the Ankara Centre to keep under constant review the problems of the Least Developed Member States and periodically update its study, on the subject, for submission to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
2. Appreciates the assistance provided to the Least Developed Member countries by Member States and the Bodies of the OIC, as recommended by the Third Islamic Summit Conference, and hopes that such assistance will continue.
3. Renews its appeals to the International Community, particularly the Member States to implement fully and effectively the SNPA, approved by the UN, and to provide financial assistance to the Least Developed Countries and further appeals to developed countries to increase their contributions under the International Development Strategy and to follow the example of those States which have converted the debts of the Least Developed Countries into grants in order to facilitate the economic adjustment measures taken by these countries.
4. Requests all Member States, the Islamic Financial Institutions, the International Community, inter-Governmental and multilateral institutions and others concerned to take appropriate steps to ensure that adequate preparations are made for the forthcoming Second UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries to be held in Paris in September 1990 and to participate effectively in the two preparatory meetings as well as in the Conference itself.
RESOLUTION NO. 3/18-E
ON ECONOMIC PREOBLEMS OF THE LAND-LOCKED MEMBER STATES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H(13-16 March,1989),
Recalling Resolution No.3/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Economic Problems of the Land Locked Member States;
Taking note of the report of the General Secretariat to implement the aforestated Resolution within the overall context of the economic problems of the Least Developed Member States;
Also noting the up-dated study submitted by the Ankara Centre on the economic problems of the Least Developed Member States which also highlights the economic difficulties of the Land-locked Member States; 1. Renews its appeal to the International Community and the Member States in particular to implement the provisions of the relevant U.N. resolutions and in particular the Final Act of UNCTAD-VIl.
2. Requests the General Secretariat to give due consideration to the problems of Land-locked Member States within the overall context of the Least Developed Member States and submit periodic reports to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
3. Also requests the Ankara Centre to constantly review the problems of the Land-locked Member States within the overall context of its studies on the economic problems of Least Developed Member States and submit reports to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. DRAFT RESOLUTION NO.4118-E
ON ASSISTANCE TO THE MEMBER STATES AFFLICTED BY DROUGHT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H(13-16 March,1989),
Recalling Resolution No.4/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Minisers on the Assistance to Drought-stricken Member States;
Noting with concern the grave situation caused by drought and desertification, and the ensuing damaging effects on economic and social conditions specially in agriculture and food in the affected Member States;
Fully aware that affected Member States, belonging as they do to category of the Least-developed countries, cannot, by themselves, shoulder the growing burden of anti-drought and anti-desertification campaigns and the implementation of major related projects; 1. Appreciates the efforts of some Member States as well as IDB which have provided and still are providing Technical and Financial Assistance and Food Aid to the drought stricken countries and appeals to all Member States to generously contribute either bilaterally or through specialized agencies and all other regional organisations to the process of combating drought and the effects of desertification.
2. Calls upon the International Community to assist the drought stricken Member States.
3. Requests the General Secretariat to submit a progress report on the subject to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 5/18-E
ON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO CHAD
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban,1409H(13-16 March,1989),
Recalling Resolution No. 24/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on special economic assistance to Chad;
Considering that the effects of war and natural disasters jeopardize all efforts of reconstruction and development of the Government of Chad;
Taking note of the numerous appeals launched by the Government of Chad and inter-governmental and non governmental organizations, with regard to the serious food and health situation in Chad;
Recognizing the need for urgent humanitarian assistance to Chad;
Considering Resolution 43/205 and 43/143 of the 43rd Session of the General Assembly and its previous resolutions on special economic assistance to Chad and the urgent assistance to voluntary repatriates and displaced persons in Chad; Considering that the 1986-1988 interim plan adopted in Geneva, in December 1985, has reached its conclusion;
Expressing its gratitude to the Member States, and particularly to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, which have so far provided generous assistance to Chad; 1. Renews its request to Member States, to the international community and to the inter-governmental organizations, to continue: 2. providing the necessary humanitarian aid to the Chadian people afflicted by the combined effects of war, drought, floods and the invasion of predators; 3. contributing to the rehabilitation and development efforts of Chad; 4. Requests the OIC Secretary General to coordinate his efforts with the UN Secretary General, with a view to: 5. taking all necessary steps for the formulation of a 1989-1992 Development Plan; 6. Realizing special humanitarian assistance for the persons afflicted by the effects of war and natural disasters, and for the resettlement of displaced people. 7. Requests the OIC Secretary General to keep the economic situation in Chad under review and submit report on this subject to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. RESOLUTION NO. 6/18-E ON SPECIAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO BANGLADESH AND SUDAN
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H(13-16 March, 1989),
Noting with deep concern the serious situation created in Peoples Republic of Bangladesh and the Republic of Sudan owing to the recent -floods which caused serious damage and loss of human lives, crops and habitation;
Recalling Resolution No.43/9 entitled short term, medium term and long term solutions to the problems of natural diasters in Bangladesh adopted by the 43rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly;
Recalling the United Nations General Assembly Resolution No.43/8 regarding emergency assistance to Sudan;
Emphasizing the need for Islamic solidarity to help the brotherly people of Bangladesh and Sudan in their current distress;
1. Expresses satisfaction and gratitude at the Islamic solidarity shown by some Member States and the Islamic Development Bank in immediately coming to the assistance of Sudan and Bangladesh following these natural disasters.
2. Appeals to the Member States and the specialized agencies of the OIC to continue to make generous and emergency assistance to the peoples of Bangladesh and Sudan to overcome their current distress.
3. Calls upon the international and regional organizations to provide food, medicine and material assistance to meet the catastrophic situation caused by the floods in Bangladesh and Sudan.
4. Appeals to the Member States and the Islamic Financial Institutions to contribute voluntarily and generously in financing the reconstruction and rehabilitation programme prepared by the World Bank with the cooperation of the Government of Sudan.
5. Also appeals to the Member States and the Islamic Financial Institutions and the International Community, Specialized Agencies in the field and other organs and bodies of the U.N. system, as well as international economic and financial institutions, to respond urgently and generously in sustaining development assistance to Bangladesh, particularly in its plans and programmes for seeking long term and effective solutions of the problems caused by floods and other natural disasters. RESOLUTION NO. 7/18-E
ON COOPERATION BETWEEN OIC MEMBER STATES TO COMBAT THE LOCUST MENANCE
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H(13-16 March, 1989),
Deeply concerned at the escalating activity of locusts in the regions of North, East and West Africa which is spreading towards the Arabian Peninsula;
Considering the growing escalation of locust activity and the influx of the desert locusts which is spreading to the southern reqions;
Aware of the disastrous effects of the invasion of desert locusts which is undermining food self-sufficiency of the States in these regions, which are already confronted with the harmful effects of drought, desertification and the international economic crisis;
Noting that combating of locust menace requires the mobilization of considerable amounts of resources and close coordination in the relevant actions undertaken by the infested States;
Appreciating the results achieved by the Summit Conference on the locust menace, held in Dakar on 13 February 1989, at the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Abdou Diouf, President of the Republic of Senegal, which adopted a Plan of Action covering short, medium and long term measures which would involve a number of large scale operations to be undertaken at national, sub-regional and inter-regional levels, in order to exterminate locust populations;
Taking note with satisfaction of the international meeting on combating locusts held in Fez, Kingdom of Morocco under the auspices of His Majesty King Hassan II;
Emphasizing the utmost importance of the exchange of early warning data, information and expertise among the affected Member States with a view to combating the influx of locusts in these countries;
1. Calls on the Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to mobilize all the available human, scientific, technical and financial resources and exchange information and expertise among them to wipe out the locust menace from the infested zones.
2. Appeals to the international community to give firm support to the actions undertaken by the States involved in the combat of the locust menace.
3. Expresses its appreciation at the initiatives taken by IDB to assist Member States in their actions to combat the locust menace.
4. Calls upon the international organizations concerned with the combating of locust menace along with the IDB to provide whatever assistance needed to enable the Member States to exchange early warning data, information and expertise on this question.
5. Requests the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to follow the development of this important cause and to submit a comprehensive progress report thereon to the next Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 8/18-E
ON THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL COOPERATION (COMCEC) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN OF ACTION TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC COOPERATION AMONG MEMBER STATES.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H(13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolutions No. 1/3-E (IS) and No. 13/3-P (IS) of the Third Islamic Summit Conference on the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic Cooperation Among the Member States and on the establishment of the Standing Committees of OIC respectively;
Recalling Resolution No. 1/4-E (IS) of the Fourth Islamic Summit Conference assigning priority to six areas of the Plan of Action;
Also Recalling Resolutions No. 3/5-E(IS) and No. 1/5-E(IS) of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference and Resolution No. 5/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, on the implementation of the Plan of Action and on the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) chaired by the President of the Republic of Turkey;
Noting with appreciation that in previous four Sessions of the COMCEC, each held concurrently with a ministerial meeting in a priority area of economic cooperation of the Plan of Action, designated at the Fourth Islamic Summit Conference, namely, trade, industry, food security and agricultural development, transport and communications, and that effective action have been initiated to implement various projects pertaining to these areas;
Noting with appreciation the efforts of the General Secretariat and its subsidiary organs working in the field of economy and trade in following up the implementation of the decisions pertaining to different areas of the Plan of Action, in undertaking necessary studies and organizing the required meetings and activities to fulfil their assignments made within the context of the implementation of the Plan of Action;
Reiterating the importance of strengthening cooperation among the Member States in the priority areas of the Plan of Action, namely, trade, industry, food security and agricultural development, transport, communications and energy in ensuring their economic advancement and prosperity;
Noting with satisfaction that
1. the Third Ministerial Conference on Food Security and Agricultural Development was held on 18-20 October 1988 in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and a Symposium on Food Security was also organized by IDB in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco in February this year;
2. the First Ministerial Meeting on Communications was held concurrently with the Fourth Session of the COMCEC in Istanbul in September 1988;
3. the First OIC Ministerial Meeting on Energy will be held on 3-6 September 1989, concurrently with the Fifth Session of the COMCEC, and that its draft agenda has already been circulated among the Member Countries for their comments and suggestions;
4. the Fifth Meeting of the Follow-up Committee of the COMCEC will be held on 23-25 May 1989 in Istanbul to review the progress achieved in the implementation of the ongoing projects pertaining to the priority areas of the Plan of Action;
5. the Longer Term Trade Financing Scheme established under the aegis of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in pursuance of a COMCEC decision, is actually being utilized by the participating Member Countries to finance their intra-OIC exports of non-traditional commodities;
6. a Declaration of Intent to establish a Trade Preferential System Among the Member States of OIC was issued at the Fourth Session of the COMCEC held on 4-7 September 1988 in Istanbul;
7. the 3rd Islamic Trade Fair was held successfully in Cairo, Egypt in October 1988, and the preparation and arrangements have been undertaken by the Government of Tunisia for holding the 4th Islamic Trade Fair in 1990. Tunisia is also making arrangements to provide temporary facility in warehousing of goods with a view to contributing in an efficient manner to the promotion of trade exchanges within the Islamic Community and between Islamic countries and the rest of the world;
8. the study Group on the establishment of a Trade Information network Among Islamic Countries (TINIC) was convened, upon invitation of the Islamic Center for Development of Trade (ICDT), on 27-28 February 1989 in Casablanca and prepared an implementation programme for TINIC;
9. the feasibility study on the establishment of the Regional Export Credit Guarantee Scheme has been finalized by Islamic Development Bank and is ready for consideration by the Member States;
10. the study concerning the Multilateral Islamic Clearing Union is under study by the IDB.
11. the progress achieved by ICDT in the preparation of a Draft Framework Agreement for the establishment of a Trade Preferential System among Member States of OIC;
12. the efforts being exerted by IDB, the Islamic Chamber and the UNIDO to promote industrial cooperation and to implement the decisions of the Third Ministerial Consultation on Industrial Cooperation, with special emphasis on joint ventures among Member States;
13. efforts to implement the decisions of the First Meeting of Ministers of Transport held in Istanbul in September 1987 concurrently with the Third Session of COMCEC;
14. the meeting of the Working Group on "Draft Bilateral Agreement on Labour and Manpower Exchange" will be held on 27-29 May 1989 in Istanbul.
Having been informed of various past, current and planned activities carried out under the auspices of the COMCEC, through explanations given by the General Secretariat and by the Delegation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in its capacity as the Rapporteur of the COMCEC;
1. Invites the Member States to render necessary assistance to the COMCEC to expedite the implementation of the Plan of Action.
2. Appeals to the Member States to host the required expert group meetings for the examination and finalization of the ongoing projects and studies pertaining to different areas of the Plan of Action.
3. Also appeals to the Member States to render possible assistance and support to the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs working in the field of economy and trade to enable them to fulfil their assignments for the implemention of the Plan of Action.
4. Welcomes the offer made by Indonesia to host the Second Ministerial Conference on Communication in 1991.
5. Urges the Member States to participate effectively in the 4th and 5th Islamic Trade Fairs to be held in Tunisia in October 1990 and in Sudan in 1992, respectively, and requests ICDT to continue to assist the host authorities for the successful holding of these Fairs.
6. Urges the Member States to implement the Resolutions adopted at the previous three Ministerial Conferences on Food Security and Agricultural Development which will greatly contribute to the attainment of the objectives of Food Security and Agricultural Development in the Member Countries and calls upon IDB to consider providing technical assistance to the Member States to enable them to formulate programmes for the realisation of food-security.
7. Urges the Member States to implement the decisions of the First Meeting of Ministers of Transport held in Istanbul in September 1987 concurrently with the Third Session of COMCEC.
8. Urges the Member States to implement the decisions of the First Ministerial Meeting on Communications held in September 1988 in Istanbul, concurrently with the Fourth Session of the COMCEC.
9. Welcomes the establishment of the Longer Term Trade Financing Scheme under the IDB and urges all Member States to participate in this Scheme, as soon as possible, to facilitate its optimum utilization.
10. Urges Member States to join the Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP) among Developing Countries and to coordinate their negotiating positions within the framework of the System.
11. Takes note of the recommendation of the Expert Group Meeting held under the auspices of IDB in Jeddah on November 25-26, 1988, on the feasibility of the establishment of a Multilateral Islamic Clearing Union.
12. Invites the Member States to host the Eighth Meeting of Governors of Central Banks and Monetary Authorities, to consider the establishment of a Multilateral Islamic Clearing Union in the light of the study to be submitted by the IDB.
13. Urges the concerned Member States to participate in the meeting of the Working Group on "Draft Bilateral Agreement on Labour and Manpower Exchange" to be held on 27-29 May 1989 in Istanbul, and invites the Member States to host the Third Expert Group Meeting on Labour and Social Security to finalize the two Draft Agreements on Social Security and on Labour and Manpower Exchange.
14. Welcomes the enthusiastic response of the Member States, the national and regional agencies to cooperate with the OIC General Secretariat and its Agencies in the realization of technical cooperation activities.
15. Requests the General Secretariat to continue with its efforts to follow-up the implementation of the Plan of Action and to present comprehensive progress reports at the Annual Sessions of the COMCEC on the implementation of decisions pertaining to various areas of the Plan of Action. RESOLUTION NO.9/18-E
ON REPORTS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBSIDIARY ORGANS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE OIC
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H(l3-l6 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution Nos.16/17-E, 17/17-E, 18/17-E and 19/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the activities of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries, Ankara, Islamic Centre for Technical and Vocational Training and Research, Dhaka, Islamic Centre for Development of Trade, Casablanca and Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology and Development, Jeddah, respectively;
Taking note of the appropriate recommendations of the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for the Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Also taking note of the reports submitted by the representatives of the above mentioned organs; 1. Notes with appreciation the reports on the activities of the above entioned bodies.
2. Commends the role being played by the Ankara, Dhaka, Casablanca Centres and IFSTAD in their respective fields.
3. Directs the above mentioned institutions, particularly the IFSTAD to strictly abide by the existing decisions of the Islamic Foreign Ministers and the Summit Conferences against opening of new Offices under their purview.
4. Takes note of the efforts exerted by the new Secretary General of the OIC in order to enhance the effectiveness of the IFSTAD.
5. Also directs the above institutions to strengthen coordination among them and also with other related OIC bodies.
6. Requests the above institutions to submit their reports to the Member States well ahead of the meetings.
7. Further directs within their respective budgets: 8. The Ankara Centre to continue with its training programmes, to collect and disseminate information on technical cooperation potentials of the Member States and to study the modalities of effective coordination among the national institutions, OIC and UN agencies.
9. The Dhaka Centre to collect and disseminate information on the requirements of human resources development in the Member States of the OIC and to intensify and upgrade its training activities.
10. The Casablanca Centre to continue its training activities in collaboration with the agencies of the United Nations including UNCTAD and GATT as well as organize Seminars in the field of international and inter-Islamic trade.
11. Entrusts IFSTAD to move forward with the implementation of its 5-year Plan of Action approved by its Scientific Council. 12. Urges Member States to actively participate in the work of these institutions and to honour their regular mandatory contributions to the budgets of these bodies and to settle their arrears at the earliest in view of the current financial difficulties being faced by these organs. RESOLUTION NO. 10/18-E
ON REPORTS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE AFFILIATED BODIES OF THE O.I.C.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H(13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution Nos.20/17-E, 22/17-E, 12/17-E and 21/17-E of the 17th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the activities of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Commodity Exchange, Islamic Shipowners Association, International Association of Islamic Banks and Islamic Development Bank respectively;
Noting with appreciation the Reports on the activities of the above mentioned Bodies submitted by their respective representatives;
Taking note of the recommendations of the 14th Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural, and Social Affairs on these institutions;
Appreciating the role being played by all of them in their respective fields;
1. Commends the role being played by each of them, particularly the Islamic Development Bank, in their respective areas of activities.
2. Urges the Member States to actively participate in the work of these institutions.
3. Requests the above institutions to strengthen coordination among them and also with other related OIC bodies.
4. Invites the Member States to participate in the Longer Term Financing Scheme and to benefit from it and the Islamic Banks’s Portfolio as well as IDB's other existing schemes, programmes and operations.
RESOLUTION NO. 11/18-E
ON THE CODE OF CONDUCT OF THE SHIPPING LINES ASSOCIATION AND COOPERATION IN COMBATING PIRACY AND MARITIME FRAUD
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution No.10/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Code of Conduct of Shipping Lines' Association and Combating Piracy and Maritime Fraud;
Convinced of the need for increased cooperation, collaboration and complementarily among the Member States in the field of Maritime Trade, Shipping and Shipping Lines;
Referring to the UNCTAD Code of Conduct of the Association of Shipping Lines, which came into force with effect from 6 October 1983;
Noting that the incidents of piracy and maritime fraud have been on the increase internationally;
Noting with satisfaction that the basic rules for ship registration to guide the Member States have been prepared by the Islamic Shipowners Association;
Referring to the efforts within the framework of UNCTAD towards the preparation of legislation which contains provisions for combating all forms of piracy and maritime fraud;
Desiring to exchange data and information on the shipping associations, the type of goods exchanged among the Member States as well as the routes by which their vessels ply:
1. Urges the Member States to join UNCTAD Code of Conduct of the Shipping Lines Association, which came into force in October 1983.
2. Also urges the Member States who are members of IMO to join the agreements and conventions organised by it in this connection.
3. Calls upon the Member States to advise the exporters and importers to accord priority dealing to public and private national maritime companies
4. Also calls upon the Member States to draw up the conditions necessary for licencing maritime companies and institutions to puruse maritime business.
5. Requests the Member States to adopt appropriate measures for deterring the occurrence of acts of piracy and maritime fraud and to cooperate in the imposition and the carrying out of punishment against those who commit such crimes.
6. Requests the Islamic Shipowners Association to collect and disseminate information on piracy and maritime fraud. RESOLUTION NO. 12/18-E
ON FOREIGN DEBT OF AFRICA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, l409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution No. 23/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Foreign Debt of Africa;
Seriously concerned over the foreign debt of African countries which has been growing constantly and alarmingly during the past few years, together with the continuing high rates of interest, the instability of exchange rates and the increase in the mean ratio of debt-servicing;
Stressing the fact that debt servicing requirements have become such a heavy burden for all African countries that urgent solution need to be found for the problems of mode of repayment;
Welcoming with satisfaction the declaration on the foreign debt of Africa adopted by the Extraordinary Summit of the OAU Heads of State and Government, held in Addis Ababa from 30 November to 2 December 1987, and the UN programme for Economic recovery, adopted by the Extraordinary Session held in New York in 1986;
Appreciating the solidarity of OIC Member States and Islamic Organs and the assistance they provide to African countries to enable them to meet urgent needs;
1. Invites developed countries and national and multinational creditors to take appropriate measures to cut down the debt of African countries, in particular through staggered settlement of debts, deferred amortization, reduced or favorable interest rates.
2. Calls upon OIC Member States to pursue their endeavors to find a lasting solution to the problem of the increasing indebtedness of African countries.
3. Requests the Member States that can afford to do so, and multilateral financial institutions, to pursue transfers of low-interest capital, including subsidies, to African countries.
4. Renews its support to the declaration adopted by the Extraordinary Summit of the OAU Heads of State and Government, held in Addis Ababa from 30 November to 2 December 1987 on Foreign Debt of Africa.
5. Requests the OIC Secretary General to cooperate and coordinate with the OAU Secretary General and the ECA Executive Secretary, in order to prepare the proposed International Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 13/l8-E
ON COOPERATION AMONG MEMBER STATES AGAINST EPIDEMIC DISEASES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling Resolution No. 25/17-E of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the cooperation among Member States against epidemic diseases;
Alarmed at the worldwide spread of infectious diseases and the magnitude it has reached in recent years, especially in view of the extensive travels within and outside the Member States and, especially during the pilgrimage;
Appreciating the steps taken by the Member States in the preventive and curative health measures in particular for the pilgrimage season;
1. Member States to exchange information and report promptly and efficiently on the outbreak of epidemics in any Islamic country in coordination with who and calls for application of international regulations.
2. Calls for coordination in the fields of health and cooperation by applying the international health regulations such as compulsory vaccination of all pilgrims, coming to the Holy Land and the improvement of sanitary conditions as well as cooperation in their health education before departure through the appropriate media available in their own countries.
3. Requests the General Secretariat to follow up this resolution.
REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS ON CULTURAL AFFAIRS EIGHTEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 6 - 9 SHA'BAN 1409H (13 - 16 MARCH 1989)
REPORT OF THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE EIGHTEENTH ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS, (SESSION OF ISLAMIC FRATERNITY AND SOLIDARITY) HELD IN RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, FROM 6-9 SHA'BAN 1409H (13-16 MARCH, 1989).
The Cultural Affairs Committee of the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and So1idarity) met in Riyadh on 7 and 8 Sha'ban, 1409H (14 and 15 March, 1989) to examine the items related to Cultural Affairs in the Agenda of the Conference and to prepare the draft resolutions on Cultural items to be submitted for approval to the Plenary Session of the Conference.
H. E. Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Orayer, Deputy Minister of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia chaired the meeting. In his address, he expressed his warm welcome to the delegations participating in the Committee and wished them success in their deliberations.
The delegates expressed their gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting the Conference and to their continued commitment to the service of Islam.
The following States were elected to the membership of the Bureau of the Committee:
Vice Chairmen: Mali, Malaysia and Palestine Rapporteur: Jordan
The General Secretariat was represented by H. E. Cherif Mohamed Lamin Haidara, Assistant Secretary General for Cultural and Social Affairs and the Islamic Solidarity Fund.
The delegates and heads of the OIC subsidiary organs and affiliated bodies were invited to participate in the deliberations of the Committee.
The members of the Committee examined each item on the agenda separately, after hearing the explanations of each item, submitted, where necessary, by the General Secretariat and the heads of the OIC Cultural and Social organs.
The. Committee then reviewed the annual report on the financial situation of the Islamic Solidarity Fund and its Waqf. The Committee heard with great interest the exhaustive expose of Mr. Yousef Mohamed Saleh Al-Awadi, Chairman of the Permanent Council of the Islamic Solidarity Fund.
The Committee welcomed the Resolutions adopted by the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture in Dakar, in particular the resolution on developing a Cultural Strategy and a Plan of Action for the Muslim World.
The Committee took note of the statement of the Representative of the Republic of Tunisia concerning the role of the Ezzitouna University, Tunis, in disseminating Islam, Islamic culture and Arabic language in Africa. The numerous resolutions of previous Islamic Conferences were recalled, which emphasized the importance of that University.
The Committee heard with interest the representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the request of the League of Islamic Universities to strengthen its relations with the Islamic Universities established by the OIC, and urged these Islamic Universities to work to that end considering the usefulness of such cooperation.
After hearing a statement by the representative of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh concerning the project proposal for the establishment of an Islamic Centre for Advanced Medical Training and Research, the Committee noted the importance of that project and its great usefulness to the health sector in Islamic States. The Committee entrusted the General Secretariat with the task of continuing its contacts with Member States, in order to elicit their views and comments on the subject with a view to its consideration when the ban on setting up new Institutions is lifted.
At the conclusion of its working sessions, the Committee approved the draft resolutions appended to the present report, in their final form.
A spirit of Islamic brotherhood and total solidarity prevailed throughout the deliberations and discussions in the meetings of the Committee which greatly contributed to the smooth running of the Committee's work.
At the end of the Committee's meeting, Their Excellencies the representatives of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Republic of Senegal took the floor to express the appreciation to the Committee members, and to the Chairman of the Committee for the wisdom, high competence and skill with which he conducted the proceedings.
His Excellency the Chairman then expressed his warm thanks to all the members of the Committee for the atmosphere of brotherhood that prevailed during the meetings, and for their thorough understanding of the subjects studied and discussed, which contributed to the successful completion of the Committee's work within the allotted time.
The Committee further expressed its deep appreciation of the commendable efforts of the General Secretariat in preparing the documents and submitting them to the Committee and in making a valuable contribution to its work.
CHAIRMAN
DR. ABDUL AZIZ ORAYER
ESOLUTION NO.1/18-C
ON THE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN NIGER
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers(Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Taking note of the previous resolutions of the Islamic Conference, and the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social affairs;
Noting with satisfaction the efforts made by the Government of Niger, the OIC General Secretariat and the Board of Trustees of the University to start with the opening of the First Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language.
Expressing its gratitude and thanks to Member States and all those who extended support and assistance for the establishment of the University;
Having considered the explanatory note submitted by the General Secretariat on the present situation of the Islamic University in Niger;
Aware of the financial, academic, and administrative difficulties which the University has been facing;
Re-emphasizing the importance of the Islamic University in Niger for the propagation of Islamic culture and Arabic language in West Africa;
Appeals to the Member States, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Islamic Development Bank, the Muslim World League and other Islamic institutions to give material and financial support to the Islamic University in Niger.
Recommends that the Board of Trustees of the University seek to solve the problems facing the University.
Requests the Islamic Development Bank to give financial support for financing of the remaining phases of the project.
Recommends that the General Secretariat and the Board of Trustees consider the possibility of establishing a Polytechnic Faculty in coordination with the Government of Niger.
RESOLUTION 2/18-C ON THE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the various Resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences, particularly Resolution 2/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Islamic University project in Uganda;
Taking note of the signing of the Agreement on establishment, status and immunity of the Islamic University in Uganda, between the Government of Uganda and the OIC;
Expressing its appreciation of the resolve of the Government of Uganda to pursue the implementation of the project;
Also Expressing satisfaction at the efforts made by the OIC-Uganda Joint Committee for the starting of courses at the University;
Noting the establishment of the University Council and its efforts for further expansion of the University;
1. Requests the General Secretariat and the University Council to complete the study on the minimum financial and material requirements for realizing the goals and objectives of this University;
2. Calls upon the University Council to overcome all obstacles to the University and to ensure its viability and early operation in accordance with its Statutes and Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Government of Uganda and the OIC.
3. Appeals to the Member States, the Islamic Development Bank, The Muslim World League, the Universities in Member States and other Institutions to provide material and financial assistance for the annual budget and the expansion of the Islamic University in Uganda.
4. Approves the composition of the University Council which shall consist of the following members:
1- Mr. Yusuf Jasim Al-Hijji President, International Islamic Charitable Foundation, Kuwait. 2- Hon. Ali Kirunda-Kivejjinja, Minister of Information, Uganda.
3- The Rector of the Is1amic University, Uganda.
4- Dr. Ezzeddine Ibrahim, Cultural Adviser to the President U.A.E., Abu Dhabi.
5- Dr. Kamal Nagi, Cultural Adviser, Qatar Ministry of Education, Qatar.
6- Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Al-Sharif, President, Islamic Dawa Society, Tripoli, Libya.
7- Minister for Regional Cooperation, Uganda.
8- Minister of Education, Uganda.
9- Prof. Dr. Syed Masoom Ali Tirmizi, former Vice-chancellor, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
10- Hon. Dr. Salim Ahmad Bachou, Deputy Minister of Energy, Uganda.
11- Mr. Yasin Brialli, Uganda.
12- Chairman, Uganda Muslim Supreme Council or his representative.
13- The Secretary General of OIC or his representative.
14- The Chairman of the ISF Permanent Council or his representative.
15. The Academic Registrar, Islamic University in Uganda.
5- Requests the Government of the Republic of Uganda to finalize the promulgation of the Organic Law establishing the Islamic University in Uganda.
RESOLUTION NO. 3/18-C
ON THE INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers(Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference, and the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the International Islamic University in Malaysia;
Taking note of the recommendations made by the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Also taking note of the continuing progress of this University;
Expressing appreciation to the Government of Malaysia for its continued financial and other support towards the operating expenses of the University and the construction of a new campus;
Also expressing appreciation to the Member States which have extended moral and material assistance to the University;
1. Requests the OIC General Secretariat, all its organs, the Muslim World League and the Member States to further contribute to the progress and development of the International Islamic University in Malaysia so that it can increase its capacity and use all its potential to further its objectives.
2. Calls on all Member States which have not yet concluded Agreements of Co-sponsorship of this University, within the framework of their bilateral cooperation with Malaysia, to do so at an early date.
3. Requests all Member States, the Islamic solidarity Fund and other Islamic Institutions to support this University according to their means by extending material and other assistance such as curricula, teachers and scholarships to enable students to pursue their studies at this University.
RESOLUTION NO.4/16-C
ON THE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN BANGLADESH
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the various resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences on the Islamic University in Bangladesh;
Taking note of the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having considered the explanatory note submitted by the General Secretariat;
Appreciating the steps taken by the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to establish the University;
Noting the progress so far achieved towards the establishment of this University, and the execution of other necessary works;
1. Expresses its appreciation to those member states and Islamic institutions which have extended assistance to the University project.
2. Urges all member states and Islamic financial institutions to provide adequate technical assistance and donations to the University so it can achieve its objectives.
3. Requests the General Secretariat to pursue its contacts with the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and to follow-up the implementation of the project.
4. Requests the General Secretariat to seek technical assistance from Islamic and Arab Universities through secondment of academics and provision of scholarships and books.
RESOLUTION NO. 5/18-C
ON KING FAISAL MOSQUE IN NDJAMENA, CHAD
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers(Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference, and the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on King Faisal Mosque in Ndjamena, Republic of Chad;
Having taken note of the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having considered the explanatory note submitted by the General Secretariat;
1. Reiterates that in view of the pressing need for the educational and social services provided by this Islamic institution, King Faisal Mosque is one of the Islamic educational institutions that need special attention on the part of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
2. Again calls upon the Government of the Republic of Chad and the General Secretariat to prepare the technical study needed for the rehabilitation of the mosque and its annexes and to communicate it to member states.
3. Calls on all member states to raise the funds estimated for the restoration and furnishing of Mosque and its annexes.
4. Requests all member states to contribute to the maximum extent possible to this Institution by providing it with curricula, teachers and scholarships for the graduates of the Institute to enable them to pursue their higher studies.
RESOLUTION 6/18-C
ON THE REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN TIMBUCTU, MALI.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers(Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity),held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the various resolutions adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit and the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers, particularly Resolution 6/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Regional Institute of Islamic Studies and Research in Timbuctu, Mali;
Having taken note of the recommendations made by the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Commending the efforts being made by the Government of the Republic of Mali and the General Secretariat for the implementation of the project;
Having considered the explanatory note prepared by the General Secretariat;
1. Appeals to all member states, the Islamic Solidarity Fund and other Islamic Institutions to continue providing material support to the Regional Institute of Islamic Studies and Research in Timbuctu so it can achieve its objectives.
2. Calls upon the member states which have technical facilities in the fields of conservation and restoration of manuscripts to provide scholarships to the officials of the Institute to enhance their competence in these fields.
3. Urges the Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture to pay greater attention to the Institute and to give to it the necessary technical assistance so that it can continue to carry out its functions.
RESOLUTION 7/18-C
ON THE REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COMPLEMENTARY EDUCATION (RICE) ISLAMABAD, PAKSITAN
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989);
Recalling the previous resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference on the teaching of Arabic Language and the spreading of Islamic Culture;
Considering that the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers re-emphasized the need to promote and propagate the Arabic language and Islamic culture in the non-Arabic speaking Asian countries and to establish the Regional Institute for Complementary Education (RICE) in Pakistan as soon as possible;
Further consideration that the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference reiterated the importance of establishing this Institute;
Having taken note of the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having considered the explanatory note prepared by the General Secretariat;
1. Re-emphasizes the importance of establishing the Regional Institute for Complementary Education (RICE) in Islamabad, Pakistan, and of propagating and promoting the teaching of Arabic Language and Islamic culture in non-Arabic speaking Asian countries.
2. Expresses its appreciation of the efforts made by the Government of Pakistan to establish this Institute.
3. Appeals to the Member States, the Islamic Solidarity fund and the World Federation of International Arabic Islamic Schools to contribute generously towards this project.
4. Requests the General Secretariat to actively follow up of this project and to submit a report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION 8/18-C
ON THE ISLAMIC CENTRE IN GUINE-BISSAU
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shatban,l409H (l3-l6 March, 1989),
Recalling the resolution of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference and resolution 8/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Islamic Centre in Guinea-Bissau;
Taking into consideration the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having considered the explanatory note submitted by the General Secretariat on the Centre;
1. Calls upon the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the General Secretariat to continue their coordination with a view to speeding up the implementation of the project taking into consideration the priority given to the construction of the two mosques after completion of their technical plans within the limits of the financial resources.
2. Expresses warm thanks and deep appreciation to the Member States and Islamic Institutions which have extended financial assistance to the Centre.
RESOLUTION 9/18-C
ON THE ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE IN MORONI, ISLAMIC FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF COMOROS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the various resolutions adopted by the Conference of Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences on the establishment of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Moroni, Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros;
Considering the need of the Muslim people of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros for the establishment of such a center;
Taking note of the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having considered the explanatory note submitted by the General Secretariat on the Centre;
1. Requests the General Secretariat to continue its coordination with the government of the Islamic republic of the Comoros with a view to overcoming the difficulties hindering the establishment of the Islamic Cultural Centre in Moroni.
2. Expresses its appreciation and sincere thanks to the member states and Islamic institutions which have extended financial assistance to the Centre.
3. Urges all member states and the Islamic institutions to extend every possible assistance to this project.
RESOLUTION 10/18-C
ON THE INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shatban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Considering the previous resolutions of the Islamic Conference and the recommendations of the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Conscious of the growing necessity for Muslims all over the world to promote Islamic revival and to create societies based on the Islamic principles of peace, justice and equality for all mankind;
Convinced that these ideals can be achieved with the participation of all Muslims, including Muslim women who constitute half the Islamic Ummah;
Noting with appreciation the draft Charter prepared by the General Secretariat, on the basis of the report of the OIC Committee of Experts;
1. Requests the General Secretariat to hold further consultations among Member States regarding the proposal for the establishment of an International Islamic Women’s Organization.
2. Requests the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to follow up the subject of the establishment of the International Women’s Organization and to make a report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION 11/18-C
ON THE THE WORLD FEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL ARABIC ISLAMIC SCHOOLS, THEIR ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Having considering the report submitted by the World Federation of International Arabic Islamic Schools;
Having taken cognizance of the list of the Federation’s projects for the assistance of the Afghan Mujahideen in curriculum development, teacher training and printing of text books for the various grades in the Afghan schools which had been drawn up with the participation of the Afghan organizations;
1. Urges the Governments of Member States, the General Secretariat, and Islamic Organizations, to support the plans of the Federation in this field and to extend every possible assistance for their implementation.
2. Calls on the universities and scientific and cultural institutions in member states to participate in the implementation of the project for the establishment of an open education institution in Khartoum so as to enable Islamic School students to continue their studies with a view to admission to those universities or to obtain officially recognized certificates; and also to prepare and develop curricula based on Islamic principles, for the primary, intermediate and secondary stages.
3. Emphasizes the need to support the World Council for Islamic Schools Examinations, which has been set up jointly by the Federation and the League of Islamic Universities to place the examinations of private Islamic schools under the supervision of reputable Islamic Universities.
RESOLUTION 12/18-C
ON THE RESEARCH CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE, ISTANBUL
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the various resolutions of Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences, in particular Resolution 10/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture in Istanbul;
Having noted the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having considered the report of the Director General of the Centre on the Centre’s activities and future plans;
1. Commends the efforts of the Centre reflected in its pioneering accomplishments.
2. Approves the aforesaid report which includes the plan of action of the Centre and the report of its Governing council.
3. Expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the host country for the material and moral support it has constantly extended to the Centre thus enabling it to carry out its functions in a satisfactory manner.
4. Extends its thanks to the Islamic Development Bank for having provided the Centre with a Printing Unit.
5. Calls upon the member states to pay their contributions to the budget of the Centre on a regular basis so that it can carry out its current and future plans of action.
6. Calls upon the member states, Islamic Development Bank as well as other institutions and philanthropists in the Muslim world to continue to assist the Centre in furnishing and equipping its newly-restored building as required and expresses its gratitude to all those who have extended their help to the Centre.
7. Commends the document prepared by the Centre on the “Cultural dimensions of development in the OIC member states” in accordance with Resolution 22/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and appeals to the Member States to review it and send their comments to the Centre for the preparation of the final document.
RESOLUTION 13/18-C
ON THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ISLAMIC CULTURAL HERITAGE
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the previous resolutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, in particular Resolution 11/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic conference of Foreign Ministers on the International Commission for the Preservation of Islamic Cultural Heritage;
Recalling the recommendations of the First Islamic conference of Ministers for Culture and the fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
1. Commends the Commission for having organized the first competition on “King Fahd Award for Design and Research in Islamic Architecture”, and the “First International Competition on Calligraphy”.
2. Expresses its deep gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Chairman of the Commission, for his patronage of and guidance to the Commission.
3. Calls upon the Commission to continue coordinating its activities with those undertaken by the member states for the preservation of the Islamic heritage with a view to combining member states’ efforts in this field.
4. Expressing satisfaction at the full coordination existing between the Commission and the Istanbul Centre as the executive organ of the Commission.
5. Approves the future Plan of Action contained in the Commission’s report.
6. Approves the proposal of the Commission for the establishment of a Waqf to secure financial assistance from member states in addition to their regular contributions to the budget of the Commission with a view to enhancing the activities related to the preservation of Islamic heritage.
7. Calls upon the Secretariat of the Commission to organize in cooperation with the Suleymaniye Library in Istanbul a training course, for specialists in the restoration of manuscripts, for the benefit of Member States which need such a rare expertise.
RESOLUTION 14/18-C
ON THE ISLAMIC FIQH ACADEMY
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the various resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit and Foreign Ministers Conferences in connection with the Islamic Fiqh Academy;
Reaffirming the Statute of the Academy, its goals and purposes, and the general plan adopted by the Academy Council at its first session held in Makkah Al Mukarramah for unifying the Muslim Ummah and closing its ranks so that it may remain impregnable through its faith, enlightened with its Shariah, constantly strong and able to meet present-day challenges and face contemporary problems.
Expressing its appreciation of the resolutions, recommendations and religious interpretation efforts adopted by the Academy at its five sessions held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Kuwait;
Closely following the activities and achievements of the academy as presented in its report, with particular reference to the period following the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Commending the Academy’s sustained efforts to implement its various projects, foremost among which are the Fiqh Encyclopaedia of Economic Affairs and Dealings, the Comprehensive Index of Fiqh rules, the heritage revival projects, the Glossary of Fiqh terminology, the simplification of Fiqh, as well as its valuable efforts exerted in the exercise of the functions previously assigned to the Islamic International Law commission, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Academy at its Fifth Session held in Kuwait in conformity with the referral of the assignment as decided by the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Expressing satisfaction at the efforts of the Academy in convening scholarly seminars, conferences and meetings jointly with Islamic organizations and institutions of member states, as well as its sustained endeavours to enhance cooperation with relevant universities and institutes;
1. Expresses deep satisfaction at the valuable scholarly achievements of the Academy and its efforts to enlighten Muslims on the fundamentals of their religion and the purposes of their Shariah through the research studies, resolutions, recommendations and the Fiqh interpretation efforts contained in the annual Journal of the Islamic Fiqh Academy.
2. Notes with appreciation the unceasing efforts of the Council and General Secretariat of the Academy which are designed to achieve the lofty Islamic goals and objectives;
3. Calls upon the Academy to: · intensify and multiply its scholarly endeavours; · pursue its dialogue with ulema, researchers thinkers, experts and specialists; · keep up coordination in all fields of research and study with the relevant institutions, universities, and regional Islamic organizations of the member states. 4. Urges the member states to discharge their financial obligations towards the Academy.
5. Also urges the member states to increase their support to its scholarly mission, activities and accomplishments, to its noble goals and objectives, and to boost as well its material potential, in order to enable it to pursue its noble mission, to meet present-day challenges and face contemporary problems, to serve the best interests of our pure religion and Muslim Ummah. RESOLUTION 15/18-C
ON THE THE ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (ISESCO)
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha'ban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling resolution 13/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Also recalling resolution 2/5-C (IS) of the fifth Islamic summit Conference;
Further recalling the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and of the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and social Affairs;
Noting with appreciation the recommendations of the Committee of Experts on coordination between the Subsidiary Organs of the General Secretariat and the OIC affiliated institutions each according to its Statutes as adopted by the Organization of Islamic conference.
Taking note of the report submitted by ISESCO;
1. Commends the ISESCO’s (1985-88) Plan of Action in the fields of education, science and culture.
2. Requests the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to examine the possibilities of referring relevant educational, scientific and cultural projects to ISESCO without any prejudice to the activities and autonomy of the centers and other subsidiary organs of the OIC, as envisaged in the establishment of ISESCO and without duplication and of applying coordination in the fields of education, science and culture.
3. Encourages ISESCO to extend financial and technical assistance to the other institutions established by the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
4. Urges the member states that have not yet signed the statute of ISESCO to do so at an early date.
RESOLUTION 16/18-C
ON THE THE SPORTS FEDERATION OF ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the resolutions of the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the establishment of the Sports Federation of Islamic Solidarity Games;
Recalling the recommendations of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers for Culture and the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
1. Urges member states to take active interest in all future activities of the Federation, as well as in the forthcoming Tournaments of Islamic Solidarity Games and particularly in organizing their first round under the sponsorship of the Federation.
2. Expresses its appreciation and gratitude to His royal Highness Prince Faisal Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, General President of Youth Welfare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for his interest in, and care for the activities of Sports Federation of Islamic Solidarity Games aimed at furthering its noble objectives.
RESOLUTION 17/18-C
ON THE ISLAMIC COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRESCENT, BENGHAZI
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the previous resolutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, in particular resolution 15/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the Islamic committee of the International Crescent;
Having taken cognizance of the recommendations of the Fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Considering the report of the Chairman of the Committee on its Seventh meeting held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Rabi Al Thani 1409H (December 1988);
Convinced of the important role which should be assumed by the Committee in the humanitarian and relief field;
Appreciating the coordination between the OIC General Secretariat and the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah in signing and Headquarters Agreement;
Expressing its deep gratitude to the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah for the material support it has extended and the administrative and logistic facilities it continues to extend to the Committee for establishing the Headquarters in Benghazi;
1. Urges the member states which have not yet signed the Agreement of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent to do so at an early date so that the Committee may start its functions and accomplish its noble aims.
2. Calls upon all member states to support the efforts of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent during its formative phase and to provide it with moral and material support.
3. Calls upon member states and institutions in the Islamic world to support the practical programmes for mother and child care in the Muslim family and to contribute to the consolidation of the Programme of Assistance to the Refugees in the Muslim world in accordance with its pressing priorities, on a voluntary basis.
4. Requests the Islamic solidarity Fund to contribute to the financing of the health and social programmes of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent in the areas of the Islamic world where they are most urgently needed.
5. Approves the report of the Seventh Meeting of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent.
RESOLUTION 18/18-C
ON THE UNIFIED HIJRI CALENDAR FOR THE BEGINNING OF LUNAR MONTHS AND THE UNIFICATION OF ISLAMIC FESTIVALS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the previous resolutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on the establishment of a unified hijri calendar for the beginning of lunar months and for Islamic Festivals;
Taking note of the recommendations of the First Islamic conference of Ministers for Culture and the fourteenth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and social Affairs;
Having considered the explanatory note submitted by the General Secretariat on this subject and the report of the Seventh Session of the Committee regarding the unification of the Hijri Calendar held in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia, in Dhul Qidah 1407H (June 1987);
Commending the steps taken by the General Secretariat in support of the action aimed at unifying the Hijri calendar and the Islamic Festivals;
1. Appeals to all member states and Islamic institutions to use the time schedules prepared by the Committee on the Unified Hijri Calendar as a basic for their own calendar.
2. Calls upon all member states to uniformly observe Friday as the weekly holiday and to use the Hijri date along with the Gregorian date.
3. Calls upon all the member states, the General Secretariat and the Islamic Fiqh Academy to consider the possibility of establishing an advanced observatory in each member state to obtain accurate astronomical results for the unification of the calendar.
4. Reiterates the invitation to the member states, which have not yet joined the Committee on the Unified Hijri Calendar to do so and to actively participate in its periodic meetings with a view to maximizing coordination among Islamic States in respect of the unification of the beginnings of lunar months and of Islamic Festivals.
5. Requests the member states to make suitable arrangements for hosting the Eighth Session of the committee on the Unified Hijri Calendar.
RESOLUTION 19/18-C
ON THE DRUG ABUSE AND CONTROL OF NARCOTICS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference and the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on Drug Abuse and Narcotics Control;
Noting with satisfaction the encouraging response of the member states regarding implementation of these resolutions in order to completely eliminate the illicit use of drugs and narcotics in Islamic countries;
Noting with deep concern the increase in drug abuse and illicit use of narcotics in the world;
Convinced that drug abuse, besides its grave health problems to drug users, has dangerous consequences on Societies and States;
Recognizing the urgent need for member states to exert systematic and coordinated efforts to eradicate the production and smuggling of drugs and narcotics in the Islamic States, and to cooperate with the international organizations in this regard;
Expressing its satisfaction on the deliberations of the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts which took place in the Republic of Turkey from 18 to 20 October 1988, and of the Report submitted by the General Secretariat in its explanatory note on the subject;
1. Urges the member states to actively follow up the recommendations of the meeting of the Expert Committee in order to take effective actions to combat the multi-dimensional aspects of drugs and narcotics problem including illicit production, processing and trafficking.
2. Appeals to the member states to make efforts to increase cooperation among themselves and with the international community in combating the illicit production, processing and trafficking of drugs and narcotics.
3. Requests the member states to make suitable arrangements for the convening of the next meeting of the Experts Committee so as to enable the General Secretariat to submit a progress report on this question to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION 20/1 8-C
ON THE ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY FUND AND ITS WAQF
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, l409H (l3-l6 March,1989),
Recalling resolution 3/5-C(I.S.) of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference (Islamic Solidarity Session) held in Kuwait City in 1407H (1987), which emphasized the importance of the tasks and objectives of the Islamic Solidarity Fund aimed at enhancing the solidarity of the Muslim Ummah through participation in religious, cultural, scientific and social projects and programmes, both in Member States and for the benefit of Muslim communities and minorities in non-Member States;
Also recalling resolution 18/17-C of the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in 1408H (1988), which urged all Member States to make voluntary and regular contributions to the Fund and its Waqf so that the former may be able to prepare its annual budget and carry out the programmes set down therein;
Further recalling resolution (2) 54/08/88 of the Islamic Fiqh Academy at its Fourth Session held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 1408H (1988) regarding the payment of Zakat funds through the Islamic Solidarity Fund, which called on all Islamic States, Governments, and institutions as well as wealthy Muslims, to perform their duty in enhancing the resources of the Fund so that it can fulfill its noble purposes in the interest of the Muslim Ummah;
Noting with appreciation the accomplishments of the Islamic Solidarity Fund over the past fifteen years, and the need to develop the financial resources and capabilities of the Fund, thereby enabling it to have a positive impact on the civilizational infrastructure of Islamic Societies;
Taking note with satisfaction, the commencement of action regarding the investment of the ISF Waqf, and the need to realize the Waqf's prescribed capital which is expected to generate a regular income which will enable the Fund to achieve self-financing of its annual budgets thereby ensuring continued performance of its noble mission;
Expressing its eagerness to maintain this important organ which truly constitutes an honourable symbol of Islamic Solidarity;
Having considered the report of the President of the ISF Permanent Council regarding the financial difficulties and obstacles being faced by the Fund in financing its budgets and carrying out its programmes during the past five years as a result of the depletion of its resources, which brought many of its activities to a standstill;
1. Expresses deep gratitude and appreciation to the Member States which have made generous and regular donations to the Fund and its Waqf and calls on all Member States to contribute towards the capital of the Waqf each according to its capacity, and requests those States which have pledged their donations to the Waqf capital to kindly take early action to transfer those amounts to the Waqf Special Investment Account at the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah.
2. Requests the ISF Permanent Council, in cooperation with the General Secretariat and the Board of Trustees of the Waqf, to organize periodic visits to the Islamic countries with the aim of explaining the noble objectives of the Fund and its Waqf, and to step up the efforts aimed at urging Islamic States, organizations, and institutions as well as Muslim personalities and other individuals to make donations and voluntary contributions to the Islamic Solidarity Fund and its Waqf.
3. Requests the Fund to continue its interest in supporting OIC institutions and organs as well as major projects in parallel with other types of assistance.
4. Approves the contents of the report of the President of the ISF Permanent Council.
5- a) Endorses the Permanent Council's approval of the final accounts for financial year 1987/88. b) Endorses the Permanent Council's approval of the estimated resources for the financial year 1988-89. 6. Approves the amendment to article VI of the ISF Statute regarding the payment of Zakat through the Islamic Solidarity Fund in accordance with the mode set down in the report of the President of the Permanent Council to the current session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
7. Extends its thanks and appreciation to the Permanent Council and its President and to the Waqf Board of Trustees and its Chairman as well as to the Executive Department of the Fund, for the efforts they have been making to further the objectives of the Fund and its Waqfs.
REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS
ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS ADOPTED BY THE EIGHTEENTII ISLAMIC CONFERENCE OF FOREIGN MINISTERS (SESSION OF ISLAMIC FRATERNITY AND SOLIDARITY) RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 6 TO 9 SHA'ABAN, 1409H 13 TO 16 MARCH, 1989
The Administrative and Financial Affairs Committee of the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers met in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 7 to 8 Sha'ban 1409H (14-15 March 1989) to examine the Agenda items referred to it by the Conference.
The Committee meetings were chaired by H. E. Mr. Usama Jaafar Faqeih, Under Secretary of Ministry of Finance for International Economic Cooperation (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
The Committee bureau was formed as follows:
The Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Chairman.
The Representative of the Republic of Mali, Malaysia and Palestine as Vice-Chairmen.
Representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as Rapporteur.
The Chairman opened the proceedings with a statement in which he welcomed the delegations and wished them a pleasant stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and highlighted the importance of the meeting which was held under the umbrella of Islamic Solidarity and Fraternity.
He sought the assistance and cooperation of the delegations to facilitate his task, in a positive atmosphere of true Islamic brotherhood, sincere determination to endeavour for achieving the noble objectives of Islamic solidarity. The following recommendations and draft resolutions emerged from the Committee's debates:
I. TENTH REPORT OF THE FINANCE CONTROL ORGAN ON THE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING ON 30 JUNE, 1988
After examining this Report, the Committee recommended that it be adopted, and directed the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs to comply with the observations made therein to implement them, and to ractify any mistakes or overspending and set things in the right direction. II. BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND ITS SUBSIDIARY CENTRES AND ORGANS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1988-89
Having considered the report of the 19th Session of the OIC Permanent Finance Committee on the proposed budgets for financial year 1988-89, the Committee recommended that they be adopted as stipulated in Resolution No. 2/18-AF.
During the deliberations the Committee called upon the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Centres and institutions to make serious efforts to rationalize expenditure and comply with the prevailing financial regulations and instructions in implementing these budgets.
III. RATES OF CONTRIBUTIONS
After an indepth discussion the Committee was of the view that such an important issue requires further study, and urged the Member States to provide the necessary data to Ankara Centre to enable it to complete the study, to be submitted to the Open Ended Specialised Technical Committee for review. The recommendations of the Specialised Committee should be submitted to the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers through the Permanent Finance Committee.
The Representatives of four Member States expressed the reservations of their countries on their current rates of Contributions as approved by the 15th ICFM.
IV. RECOVERY OF ARREARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS
The Committee expressed its deep concern at the mounting arrears of contributions and recommended that the Secretary General - in consultation with the Chairman of the current session - be requested to examine this phenomenon, to propose appropriate solutions thereto and to submit a report on the question to the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
V. DRAFT PENSION PLAN FOR OIC GENERAL SECRETARIAT PERSONNEL AND REPORT OF THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL EXPERTS COMMITTEE ON REVIEW OF THE OIC PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
After discussion and deliberations, the Committee was of the view that the Pension Plan should be assigned to the Intergovernmental Experts Committee to be studied with the Personnel and Financial Regulations of the Organization and its Organs.
The Committee also recommended renewal of the mandate of the Experts Committee to enable it to finalise its work and forward its final report and Draft Regulations to the General-Secretariat for transmission to Member States for their comments, and to subsequently submit them to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers for approval.
It called upon the General Secretariat to convene the next meeting of the Inter-Governmental Experts Committee within the next three months.
VI. REPORT OF THE EXPERTS COMMITTEE ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANISATION OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE.
The Committee considered the report of the Experts Committee on the functioning of the OIC and its subsidiary organs and specialised institutions and expressed its appreciation of the efforts made by the Experts Committee in this regard.
Following thorough discussion, the Committee recommended the adoption of the recommendations and proposals contained in the Report of the Committee with regard to the restructuring and classification of the Subsidiary Organs, Specialised Organs and affiliated institutions.
The Committee reiterated the need for coordination between the General Secretariat and the Organs mentioned above and urged implementation of the proposed measures for strengthening coordination between them. It also urged the adoption of suitable steps to ensure efficient performance of the Organization and its various organs and to achieve rationalization of expenditure.
At the conclusion of the proceedings the Committee expressed its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the generous hospitality and excellent arrangements for the Conference. It also expressed its thanks to the Members of the Bureau and the personnel of the General Secretariat for their commendable efforts.
Your Highness I hope that the Committee has fulfilled the mission entrusted to it. Wassalamualaykum
Chairman Riyadh, 8 Sha'ban 1409H 15 March 1989.
RESOLUTION NO. 1/18 - AF
ON THE TENTH REPORT OF THE FINANCE CONTROL ORGAN ON THE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND THE SUBSIDIARY ORGANS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 1988.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Sha’ban,1409H(13-16 March, 1989),
Having examined the Tenth Report of the Finance Control Organ on the Final Accounts of the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs for the financial year ending 30th June, 1988.
Having considered the recommendations of the Nineteenth Session of the Permanent Finance Committee on the report of the Finance Control Organ.
1. Approves the Tenth Report of the Finance Control Organ.
2. Directs the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs to comply with the observations contained therein and to implement them; and also to correct any errors or over expenditure and set things right.
RESOLUTION NO. 2/18-AF
ON THE REPORT OF THE NINETEENTH SESSION OF THE PERMANENT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BUDGET OF THE OIC GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED CENTRES & ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE YEAR 1988/1989.
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having reviewed the recommendations of the 19th Session of the Permanent Finance Committee for the financial year 1988/89;
1. Approves the recommendations of the Nineteenth Session of the Permanent Finance Committee and entrusts the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs to implement them.
2. Approves the budget of the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its subsidiary organs for the financial year 1988/89 provided they are totally financed by mandatory contributions of Member States at the rates of assessment approved by the Fifteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, as follows:
- General Secretariat US$ 6,707,523
- Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology & Development (IFSTAD). SR. 4,125,000
- Islamic Fiqh Academy US$ 1,255,000
- Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic States Ankara. US$ 1,800,000
- Islamic Centre for Technical and Vocational Training and Research Dhaka. US$ 1,800,000
- Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, Istanbul. US$ 1,550,000
- International Commission for The Preservation of the Islamic Cultural Heritage, Istanbul. US$ 600,000
- Islamic Centre for Development of Trade - Casablanca. US$ 1,000,000
3. Calls on Member States that have not as yet paid their contributions to the General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs to acquit themselves of their obligations and regularly pay their contributions in time.
4. Urges the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs to exert serious efforts to rationalize expenditure and abide by the financial rules and regulations set for the implementation of these budgets.
RESOLUTION NO. 3/18-AF
ON THE PROPOSED REVISED SCALE OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEMBER STATES TO THE BUDGET OF THE OIC GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND THE SUBSIDIARY ORGANS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Having Reviewed the study submitted by the Ankara Centre on the proposed revised scale of contributions of Member States to the budgets of the OIC General Secretariat and the Subsidiary Organs;
Having reviewed the recommendations of the Nineteenth Sessions of the Permanent Finance Committee on the above-mentioned proposals and noting that the matter requires more comprehensive statistical information and data on Member States;
1. Entrusts the General Secretariat and the Ankara Centre to conduct further study on the matter and to collect latest relevant statistical information and data from Member States to enable them to complete the required study as soon as possible and communicate it to Member States for consideration and comments.
2. Reiterates the necessity of implementing Resolution No. 10/17-AF on commissioning an open-ended specialized technical committee to review the study to be prepared by the General Secretariat and the Ankara Centre and to make appropriate recommendations on the subject to be submitted subsequently to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers through the Permanent Finance Committee.
3. Decides that pending approval of the study, contributions of Member States shall be assessed on the basis of the prevailing scale as approved by the Fifteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 4/18-AF
ON THE ARREARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUDGET OF THE OIC GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED CENTRES & INSTITUTIONS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity) held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6 to 9 Sha'ban 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Aware of the important role played by the Organization of the Islamic Conference through the General Secretariat and the subsidiary organs, for consolidating Islamic Solidarity and cooperation and for defending Islamic causes;
Taking note of the report of the Secretary General on the financial condition of the OIC General Secretariat and its subsidiary organs;
1. Expresses deep concern over the financial difficulties of the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs due to the delay in payment of contributions by some Member States, a situation that hinders the implementation of the activities entrusted to them;
2. Urges the Member States concerned to settle their financial obligations regularly.
3. Entrusts the Secretary General in consultation with the Chairman of the current 18th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers with the implementation of this resolution and to report thereon to the 19th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
4. Entrusts the Permanent Finance Committee with the task of studying the problem of accumulation of arrears of contributions of most of the Member States with a view to suggesting appropriate solutions to solve that problem and report thereon to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 5/18-AF
ON THE REPORT OF THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL EXPERTS COMMITTEE ON THE REVIEW OF THE STAFF RULES AND REGULATIONS AND THE FINANCIAL REGULATIONS OF THE OIC GENERAL SECRETARIAT AND SUBSIDIARY ORGANS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling the provisions of Resolution No.3/15-AF adopted by the Fifteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers establishing an Inter-Governmental Experts Committee to consider the draft Administrative and Financial Regulations of the OIC General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs;
1. Decides to extend the mandate of the Inter-Governmental Experts Committee in order to enable it to complete the study on the draft Staff Rules and Financial Regulations and to submit its report and the drafts to the General Secretariat.
2. Calls upon the General Secretariat to convene the next meeting of the Inter-Governmental Experts Committee within the next three months so that it may complete its study on the draft Administrative and Financial Regulations as well as consider the establishment of a Retirement Scheme for its personnel, the General Secretariat shall circulate the final report to Member States for consideration before its submission to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers for adoption and implementation.
RESOLUTION No. 6/18-AF
ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ORGANS, SPECIALIZED AND AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
The Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (Session of Islamic Fraternity and Solidarity), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 Shaban, 1409H (13-16 March, 1989),
Recalling previous resolutions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, particularly resolution 12/17-AF adopted by the Seventeenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, on the functioning of the organization of the Islamic Conference and its subsidiary institutions, organs and centers;
Taking cognizance of the Report of the Fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Experts Committee entrusted with the task of studying that matter, which was held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 23 to 24 Rajab, 1409H (1-2 March, 1989);
Decides the following:
First: Strategy of joint Islamic action:
1. To entrust the Secretary General with the task of formulating a conception on ways and means of implementing a comprehensive strategy for joint Islamic action on the basis of the Declaration of Makkah Al-Mukarammah and the Economic Plan of Action adopted by the Third Islamic Summit Conference, and other relevant resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Kings and Heads of State and Government, and Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers, it being understood that this conception would include a proposal for priority programmes in all sectors of joint Islamic action, together with a proposal for the appropriate tasks to be carried out in this context by the General Secretariat and OIC subsidiary organs and affiliated institutions.
2. The Secretary General in carrying out this task, shall seek the assistance of executive officials of OIC subsidiary organs and institutions, and the governmental experts whom he may select from among Member States.
3. The Secretary General shall submit his conception and proposals on ways and means of implementing the strategy for joint Islamic action and distribution of tasks among the General Secretariat and the OIC subsidiary organs and affiliated institutions to the Standing Committees set up by the Third Islamic Summit Conference held in Makkah Al Mukarramah, in order to ascertain their views, each within its field of competence.
4. The Secretary General shall submit a report regarding this matter to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
Second: Structural Reforms.
1. The General Secretariat and OIC Subsidiary Organs and affiliated institutions shall carry out the tasks assigned to them by the Islamic Conferences of Kings and Heads of State and Government and to find ways and means to ensure rationalization of their activities and for creation of favourable conditions for their promotion.
2. The following is the classification of OIC Subsidiary organs, specialized and affiliated institutions:
a) Subsidiary Organs:
These are established within the framework of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference in accordance with a resolution adopted by the Islamic Conference of Kings and Heads of State and Government or the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. Member States shall automatically become members of these organs and their budgets shall be approved by the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. b) Specialized Organs:
These are established within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Conference in accordance with a resolution adopted by the Islamic Conference of Kings and Heads of State and Government of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. Membership to these organs shall be optional and open to OIC Member States. Their budgets are independent of the budget of the General Secretariat and those of the subsidiary organs and are approved by their respective legislative bodies as stipulated in their Statutes. c) Affiliated Institutions:
These group together entities or moral persons. Membership to this institutions is optional and open to institutions and organs of OIC Member States. Their budgets are independent of the budget of the General Secretariat and those of subsidiary and specialised organs. They were established under the auspices of the Islamic Conferences of Heads of State and Government or the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. Affiliated institutions may be granted observer status by virtue of a resolution of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. They may obtain voluntary assistance from the subsidiary and specialized organs as well as from Member States.
3. In accordance with the classification approved in Article 2 mentioned above:
a) The subsidiary Organs are the following:
- Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic States (Ankara). - Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (Casabalanca). - Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture(Istanbul). - International Commission for the Preservation of the Islamic Heritage (Istanbul). - Islamic Centre for Technical and Vocational Training and Research (Dhaka). - Islamic Foundation for Science, Technology and Development, (Jeddah). - Jslamic Fiqh Academy (Jeddah). - Islamic Solidarity Fund and its Waqf (Jeddah). - Al-Quds Fund (Jeddah). b. The following are considered Specialized Organs: - The Islamic Development Bank (Jeddah). - Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisations (Rabat). - International Islamic News Agency (Jeddah). - Islamic States Broadcasting Organization (Jeddah). - Islamic Committee for International Crescent (Benghazi). c. The following are affiliated institutions: - The Organization of Islamic Capitals (Makkah Al-Mukarama). - Islamic Shipowners Associations (Jeddah). - Islamic Chamber of Commerce Industry and Commodity Exchange (Karachi). - International Association of Islamic Banks (Cairo). - Islamic Cement Association (Ankara). - Sports Federation of Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh). - World Federation of International Arab Islamic Schools (Jeddah). Three: Internal Restructuring of the General Secretariat and its Subsidiary Organs and Coordination Between them and the Specialised and Affiliated Institutions.
1. Priority shall be given to strengthening and invigorating the subsidiary as well as specialised organs and affiliated institutions which are already functioning. Priority is given to the implementation of Resolution No.11/14-AF, adopted by the Fourteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers which stipulates that no new organ:. shall be set up, and to postpone the establishments of Organs already approved but not yet functional which require financing from the OIC or whose activities duplicate the function of any existing Organ.
2. The OIC shall retain the subsidiary organs referred to in Chapter two para (3-a) above.
3. The Islamic Commission for Economic Cultural and Social Affairs, without prejudice to the provisions of paragraphs (7,8,12) of this Chapter, in addition to the functions constitutionally stipulated, shall assume the functions of a joint general assembly for all subsidiary organs. It shall be responsible for examining the economic, cultural and social programmes of activities pertaining to the General Secretariat and subsidiary organs and shall submit its recommendations to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers. The Budgets of the General Secretariat and Subsidiary Organs shall continue to be examined by the Permanent Finance Committee.
4. Due account shall be taken of the need to ensure full coordination between the Islamic Commission for Economic Cultural and Social Affairs and the Permanent Finance Committee, particularly with regard to the drawing up of the budgets of the General Secretariat and subsidiary organs. The Secretary General shall ensure that the meetings of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs and that of the Permanent Finance Committee are held in a manner to fulfil this objective.
5. In selecting the members of the administrative, consultative or scientific Boards of the subsidiary organs, it shall be observed that they belong to Member States, and are competent and experienced in the field of the specialization of the subsidiary organs to which they are appointed. The principle of equitable geographical distribution shall also be observed as far as possible.
6. The Secretary General shall appoint the Director General of each subsidiary organ in consultation with the administrative or consultative or scientific board of the organ in question for a period of four years to be renewable only once.
7. The Islamic Fiqh Academy shall retain its present status in view of the particular nature of its work.
8. The International Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs shall retain its present status.
9. The Al Quds Fund and its Waqf shall retain their present status.
10. The Islamic Development Bank shall retain its present functions and its administrative executive and deliberative organs in view of the nature of its work.
11. The Islamic Educational, Scientific Organization (ISESCO) shall maintain its specialised institution and Cultural status as a specialized institution.
12. The Islamic Committee for International Crescent shall maintain its present status in view of the special nature of its work.
13. The International Islamic News Agency (IINA) and the Islamic States Broadcasting Organization (ISBO) shall be amalgamated to become the Islamic Communications Centre.
14. The fifth paragraph of the statute of the Islamic Solidarity Fund shall be amended as follows:
"The OIC General Secretariat shall carry out the administrative tasks needed for the functioning of the Fund under the supervision of the Permanent Council, while ensuring the full autonomy of the Fund's resources meant for consolidation of the Islamic Soidarity Fund and its Waqf. The General Secretariat shall bear the administrative expenses from the particular budget and within the limit of its staff cadre".
15. The Secretary General is requested to:
a) take the necessary measures to ensure that each internal set-up shall perform its duties, in accordance with the internal rules of the OIC General Secretariat.
b) define the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretaries General for activation and coordination, each within his field of competence.
c) adopt scientific and practical policies for the appointment of personnel with a view to minimize operational expenditure and in keeping with the status of the OIC as an international organization.
d) directs the General Secretariat as well as subsidiary organs to rationalize expenditures, budgets for programmes and develop an effective new system for the collection of contributions.
16. Mandates the Secretary General to consider the possibility of reducing the number of posts of Assistant Secretaries General and similar posts; in terms of salaries with a view to rationalizing expenditures and submit thereon proposals to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
17. To call upon the seven-member Expert Committee to hold a meeting as soon as possible to complete its study on the unified administrative, financial and auditing Systems of the General Secretariat and its subsidiary organs and submit its recommendations to the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers for approval of the final version of the unified systems.
18. To extend the mandate of the Committee of experts on functioning of OIC and its organs to consider other issues of coordination and cooperation which have not been covered by this resolution.
IV. Coordinating organs:
1- The General Secretariat shall establish a body for following up and coordinating activities between the General Secretariat, subsidiary organs, specialized and affiliated institutions staffed by employees of the General Secretariat provided that the establishment of such a body shall not entail new financial commitments.
2- The Secretary General shall convene an annual meeting for consultation and coordination between the activities of the General Secretariat and those of the Subsidiary and specialised organs; heads and Directors of these institutions shall attend the meeting to be presided by the Secretary General.
The Secretary General shall regularly submit a report on the subject to the Islamic Conference of Heads of States or Governments and an annual report to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
V. Implementation of this resolution:
The Chairman of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers assisted by the Secretary General shall follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a progress report to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
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