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RESOLUTIONS
ON
THE
SIXTH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
(SESSION
OF AL-QUDS AL-SHARIF, CONCORD AND UNITY)
DAKAR,
REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL
3-5
JUMADA AL-THANI 1412H
Resolution
No. 1/6-ORG(IS)
on the Functioning of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, its Subsidiary
Organs, Specialized and Affiliated Bodies.
Resolution
No. 2/6-ORG(IS)
on Modification of the Emblem of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
Resolution
No. 3/6-ORG(IS)
on the Question of the Renewal of the Mandate of the Secretary-General.
Resolution
No. 4/6-ORG(IS)
on the Islamic World in the face of new developments on the international scene.
Resolution
No. 5/6-ORG(IS)
on motion of thanks addressed to His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait and Chairman of the Fifth Islamic Summit
Conference.
Resolution
No. 6/6-ORG(IS)
on the date and venue of the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference.
Resolution
No. 7/6-ORG(IS)
on the date and venue of the Eighth Islamic Summit Conference.
ON
THE
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, from 3 to 5 Jamada Al-Thani, 1412H
(9-11 December, 1991),
Referring
to the provisions of the Charter;
Inspired
by the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Declaration and the Plan of Action to Strengthen
Economic Cooperation Among Member States adopted by the Third Islamic Summit;
Convinced
of the need for the Organization of the Islamic Conference to play a more active
and dynamic role with a view to realizing the objectives of the Charter and
consolidating economic solidarity and cooperation;
Determined
to give the needed impetus to the General Secretariat and subsidiary organs and
specialized and affiliated institutions in order to effectively fulfill the
requirements of Joint Islamic Action;
Having
taken cognizance with appreciation of the reports of the Chairmen of the
Standing Committees and the adoption by COMCEC and COMIAC of their respective
Statutes and Internal Regulations which organize their functioning and are based
upon the Framework Statute proposed by the Secretary General;
Having
taken note of the reforms undertaken within the General Secretariat and at the
level of subsidiary organs to rationalize functioning and management and
increase their effectiveness in accordance with Resolution 6/18-AF adopted by
the Eighteenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in March 1989 in
Riyadh.
Stressing
the need to provide the Organization, its subsidiary organs and specialized and
affiliated bodies with the necessary means to fulfill their mission in the
service of Islam and Muslims;
Having
taken cognizance of the report of the Secretary General on the functioning of
the Organization in particular the work of the Expert Committee entrusted with
drawing up a Framework Statute for the subsidiary organs and the Rules of
Procedure for the Islamic Committee for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs in
accordance with the decision of the Twentieth Conference of Foreign Ministers as
well as its annexes 1 to 6 (document IS/6-91/SG/REP 4/REV.2);
1.Takes
note with appreciation of the measures and initiatives taken by the Secretary
General to rationalize the functioning and management of the Organization and
increase its effectiveness and requests him to continue the implementation of
the provisions of Resolution 6/18-AF, as well as those of subsequent resolutions
adopted by the Nineteenth and Twentieth Islamic Conferences of Foreign
Ministers.
2.Invites
the Secretary General to pursue his efforts with a view to submitting to the
next Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers concrete proposals inspired by
prior consultations within the framework of the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference
and based on the conclusions of the work of Consultants on a strategy of Joint
Islamic Action.
3.Adopts
the framework Statute and Internal Regulations of Standing Committees as
stipulated in document IS/6-91/SG/REP 4/REV.2 (Annex 2).
4.Adopts
the Statute and Internal Regulations of the Standing Committee for Economic and
Commercial Cooperation as stipulated in document No. IS/6-91/SG/REP4/REV.2
(Annex 3).
5.Adopts
the Statute and Internal Regulations of the Standing Committee for Information
and Cultural Affairs as stipulated in document. IS/6-91/SG/REP4/REV.2 (Annex 4).
6.Notes
that COMSTECH has already adopted Rules of Procedure at the 1989 session.
For the uniformity of the procedure, the Summit requests COMSTECH to review its
rules to bring them in line with the proposal made by the Secretary General in
conformity with document IS/6-91/SG/REP4/REV.2 (Annex 2), including, wherever
necessary, changes consistent with the specialized and technical character of
COMSTECH. The revised Statute and Internal Regulations shall come into
force upon adoption by the COMSTECH General Assembly at its next session.
They will then be submitted to the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference for
information and confirmation. It further entrusts the Secretary General to
communicate this draft to His Excellency the Chairman of the COMSTECH as soon as
possible.
7.Adopts
the Framework Statute of subsidiary organs contained in document
IS/6-91/SG/REP4/Rev 2 (Annex 5).
8.Adopts
the Rules of Procedure of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and
Social Affairs as stipulated in document IS/6-91/REP4/REV.2 (Annex 6).
9.Expresses
satisfaction at the efforts of the Secretary General to consolidate and improve
coordination and cooperation among OIC family of institutions and further
requests the Secretary General to make consultations with subsidiary organs and
specialized and affiliated bodies to identify the various human, material,
financial and technical potentialities for the implementation of their
respective programmes of activity on the basis of the principle of inter-action,
interdependence and cooperation among OIC family of institutions.
10.Decides
to strengthen sectoral and programme-level cooperation and cooperation among the
various organs and bodies operating in similar fields. It further decides to
approve the representation of each organ, centre and institution as observers at
Boards of Administrators, and Executive Council meeting and in General
Assemblies, in their appropriate fields of competence and on a reciprocal basis.
11.Welcomes
the excellent relations established between the OIC and several international
and regional organizations and invites the Secretary General to pursue his
efforts to consolidate these relations and make periodical consultations with
the OAU, the Arab League and other Sub-regional Organizations with a view to
defining a common approach to the new changes in the world.
12.Requests
the Secretary General to take steps with Member States with a view to setting up
OIC Support Committees to give a new dimension to Joint Islamic Action on the
basis of large-scale popular participation.
13.Entrusts
the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and
submit a report thereon to the next Islamic Summit Conference.
ON
MODIFICATION OF THE EMBLEM
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar Republic of Senegal, from 3 to 5 Jamada Al-Thani, 1412H (9
to 11 December 1991),
Inspired
by the provisions of the Charter and the fundamental values of the glorious
Islamic religion;
Mindful
of the substantial progress made by the Organization and of the expansion and
diversification of its activities both within and outside the Islamic World;
Convinced
of the need to make a number of modifications to the emblem of the Organization
with a view to reflecting the universal dimension of Islam and the rich
diversity of Islamic Ummah, and facilitating the identification of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Having
taken note of the Report of the Secretary General on the modifications to be
made to the emblem of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (Ref. No.
IS/6-91/SG/RP5/REV.1);
1-
Approves the proposals to modify the emblem of the Organization of the Islamic
Conference made by the Secretary General.
2-
Entrusts the Secretary General to take necessary measures to implement the
present resolution.
ON
THE
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal from 3 to 5 Jumad Al Thani 1412 H
(9-11 December 1991),
Recalling
the relevant provisions of the Charter, notably its Article VI,
Having
taken cognizance of the report (Doc.IS/6-91/5-IS-CHRMAN) presented by His
Highness Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait
and Chairman of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference, emphasizing the need
to introduce appropriate reforms with a view to ensuring stability and
continued success for the OIC action,
Having
also taken cognizance of the Secretary General's report on the functioning of
the Organization of the Islamic Conference, its subsidiary organs, specialized
and affiliated institutions (Doc.IS/6-91/SG-Rep.4/Rev.2) and his report on the
strengthening of Joint Islamic Action (Doc. IS/6-91/EC/D.1-Rev.2),
Welcoming
the expansion and diversification of the activities of the Organization of the
Islamic Conference,
Conscious
of the increasing role the Organization of the Islamic Conference is to play in
the face of the fundamental changes taking place on the international scene in
order to respond to the needs and demands of a reinvigorated joint Islamic
Action,
Also
conscious of the essential role of giving impetus, coordination and
activation which devolves on the Secretary General and noting with
satisfaction in this respect, the innovative actions being undertaken by the
present Secretary General since his election,
Determined
to provide the Organization of the Islamic Conference, with the necessary
means to carry out its mission and for its regular functioning as well as to
ensure continuity, dynamism and efficiency to its action, and to further uplift
it at the level of similar international and regional organizations,
DECIDES
THAT :
1.First
paragraph of Article VI of the OIC Charter is amended as follows : "The
General Secretariat shall be headed by a Secretary-General appointed by the
Foreign Ministers Conference for a period of four years renewable once
only".
2.The
amendment of Article VI, paragraph 1, comes into effect from the date of its
ratification by two thirds of the Member States and upon their notification to
the General Secretariat.
3.The
mandate of Dr. Hamid Algabid, Secretary-General is renewed for a period of four
years starting from 31 December 1992, the date of expiration of his current
mandate, as soon as the required quorum for ratification has been obtained.
4.The
Twenty-first Islamic Conference of the Foreign Ministers is entrusted with
taking the necessary measures for the renewal of the mandate of the present
Secretary General.
5.The
Secretary General is entrusted to follow up the implementation of the present
resolution.
*Adopted
by the Fourth Plenary Session of the Sixth Islamic Summit Conference on 5 Jumad
Al Thani 1412 H (11 December 1991) on the proposal of the following cosponsors :
Senegal,
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Bahrain, Tunisia, Kuwait, Qatar, Palestine, Pakistan,
Indonesia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Maldives, Gabon, The Gambia, Niger, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Benin, Chad, Uganda, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Djibouti,
Afghanistan, Comoros, Nigeria, Brunei Darussalam, Yemen, Lebanon, Mauritania,
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Syria, Jordan.
ON
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal from 3-5 Jumad Al Thani 1412 H (9-11
December 1991);
Recalling
Resolution 6/20-ORG adopted by the Twentieth Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers;
Conscious
of the importance of the changes taking place in the system of global relations;
Desirous
of contributing effectively with the international community towards the
establishment of a new international order, based on equity and justice and
ensuring peace and progress for mankind as a whole;
Recognizing
the need to strengthen the capacity of the OIC System to respond effectively to
the new challenges as well as meet the requirements of member states by
fostering joint Islamic action in all domains:
Having
considered the Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Reflection
Committee on the Islamic World in the face of New Developments on the
International Scene;
1.Notes
with appreciation the pertinent observations and recommendations made by the
Secretary General in his Report.
2.Requests
the Secretary General to continue to monitor the developments at the global and
regional levels with a view to strengthening the role of the OIC system
for promoting peace and security as well as fostering economic and social
development of member states.
3.Urges
Member States to forward as quickly as possible to the Secretary General their
respective views and approaches regarding the new changes in conformity
with the arrangements stipulated in Resolution 6/20-ORG of the Twentieth Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar Republic of Senegal, from 3 to 5 Jamada Al-Thani 1412H (9
to 11 December 1991),
Inspired
by the objectives and principles of the Charter;
Recalling
the noble ideals of Joint Islamic Action as proclaimed in the Makkah
Al-Mukarramah Declaration, adopted by the Third Islamic Summit Conference;
Having
followed with great interest the speech delivered at the opening of the
Conference by His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the
State of Kuwait, and Chairman of the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference, and having
taken note with appreciation of his report on the activities of the Organisation
during his chairmanship (document IS/6-91/5IS-CHRMAN);
Having
taken note of the progress achieved by the Organization of the Islamic
Conference in the political, economic, cultural, and social fields as well as of
the increasing expansion and diversity of its relations with non-member
countries and international institutions and bodies;
Noting
with satisfaction the exemplary relations of consultation and coordination
established between the State of Kuwait, Chairman of the Summit, and the General
Secretariat,
1-
Pays tribute to His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of
the State of Kuwait for his follow-up action and the impetus he gave the
Organisation, as well as for the far-reaching initiatives he took during his
chairmanship of the Organisation within the framework of implementation of the
resolutions adopted by the Fifth Islamic Summit Conference held in 1987 in
Kuwait with a view to reinforcing Joint Islamic Action, enhancing the prestige
of the Organisation and consolidating its contribution to the establishment of
international peace and security,
2-
Expresses its sincere thanks and deep gratitude to His Highness the Emir of
Kuwait, and to the Kuwaiti Government and people for their generous and constant
support to the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its various organs and
institutions; which attests the keen interest they attach to the defence of
Islamic causes.
ON
THE DATE AND VENUE
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, from 3 to 5 Jamada Al-Thani, 1412H
(9 to 11 December 1991),
Referring
to the relevant provisions of the Charter, in particular articles 5 and 6;
Recalling
the Rules of Procedure of the Meetings of the Organization of the Islamic
Conference, in particular rules 2 and 9 concerning the convening of the
Conference and the role of the Secretary General;
Having
taken note with appreciation of the offer made by the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques, King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Saud to host the Seventh Islamic Summit
Conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;
1.Expresses
its deep gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Ibn Abdul
Aziz Al-Saud, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for his generous offer.
2.Decides
that the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference shall be held in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia on a date to be fixed in consultation between the host country and the
Secretary General.
3.Mandates
the Secretary General, in conformity with prevailing technical, administrative
and financial provisions, to take, in conjunction with the Government of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the measures necessary for convening the Seventh
Islamic Summit Conference.
ON
THE DATE AND VENUE OF THE
The
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Concord and
Unity), held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, from 3 to 5 Jamada Al-Thani 1412H (9
to 11 December 1991),
Referring
to the relevant provisions of the Charter, in particular Articles 5 and 6;
Recalling
the rules of procedure of the meetings of the Organisation of the Islamic
Conference, in particular rules 2 and 9 concerning the convening of the
Conference and the role of the Secretary General;
Having
taken note with the appreciation of the offer made by His Excellency Mr. Akbar
Hashemi Rafsanjani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to host the
Eighth Islamic Summit Conference in the Islamic Republic of Iran;
1.
Expresses its deep gratitude to His Excellency President Akbar Hashemi
Rafsanjani, of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for his generous offer.
2.
Decides that the Eighth Islamic Summit Conference shall be held in the Islamic
Republic of Iran on a date to be fixed in consultation between the host country
and the Secretary General.
3.
Mandates the Secretary General, in conformity with prevailing technical,
administrative and financial provisions to take, in conjunction with the
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the measures necessary for convening
the Eighth Islamic Summit Conference.