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RESOLUTIONS
EIGHT
SESSION OF THE ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
(SESSION OF DIGNITY, DIALOGUE PARTICIPATION)
TEHRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
OF IRAN
9-11 DECEMBER, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 1/8-ORG (IS)
ON THE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE AND THE
UNITED NATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2/8-ORG (IS)
ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE OIC AND INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
RESOLUTION NO.
3/8-ORG (IS)
ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE
ORGANISATION OF
THE ISLAMIC
CONFERENCE (OIC) AND THE ECONOMIC COOPERATION
ORGANISATION (ECO)
RESOLUTION
NO.4/8-ORG(IS)
ON THE MOTION OF
THANKS ADDRESSED TO HIS
MAJESTY HASSAN II, KING OF MOROCCO
Resolution No. 5/8-ORG(IS)
On the Date and Venue of the NINTH SESSION OF THE ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
ON THE
The Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session
of Dignity, Dialogue, Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, from 9 -11 Sha'aban 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Taking into account the desire of both Organizations to
cooperate more closely in their common search for solutions to global problems,
such as questions relating to international peace and security, disarmament,
self-determination, decolonization, racial discrimination, fundamental human
rights and the establishment of a new international economic order;
Recalling the Articles of the Charter of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference which encourage activities carried out
through regional cooperation to promote the objectives and principles of the
United Nations and the Islamic Conference;
Noting with satisfaction the strengthening of cooperation between
the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system
and the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its specialized institutions;
Noting also the encouraging progress made in nine
priority areas of cooperation as well as in the identification of new areas of
cooperation such as "Promotion of Development through Inter-cultural
Dialogue";
Convinced that the strengthening of cooperation
between the United Nations System and its agencies and the Organization of the
Islamic Conference and its institutions contributes to the promotion of the
objectives and principles of the Charters of both the United Nations and the
Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Noting with satisfaction the determination of both
organizations to further strengthen the existing cooperation by initiating
specific proposals in the priority areas of cooperation;
Noting also with satisfaction
the meeting undertaken by the Secretariats of the two organizations to establish
a mechanism of cooperation in the political field;
Recognizing the need for closer cooperation between
the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations System
and the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its specialized institutions
in the implementation of the
proposals adopted at the coordination meeting of the Focal
Points of the principal specialized agencies of the two organizations;
Recalling its previous resolutions on the subject
in particular resolution No. 46/19-P of the Nineteenth Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers, resolution No.3/20-ORG and resolution No.3/22-ORG of the
Twenty-second Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, resolution 3/23-ORG of
the Twenty-third Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and Resolution No.
2/24-ORG of the Twenty-fourth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, as well
as United Nations General Assembly resolution 44/8 of 18 October 1989,
resolution 45/9 of 25 October 1990, resolution 47/18 of 23 November, 1992,
resolution 49/15 of 25 November, 1994 and resolution 51/18 of 14 November, 1996
on co-operation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic
Conference.
Takes note with satisfaction of the Report of the
Secretary General.
Notes with satisfaction the active participation of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference in the work of the United Nations in
order to achieve the objectives and principles of the Charters of the United
Nations and of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
Requests the Secretary General in consultation
with the Member States to consolidate the mechanism of cooperation with the
United Nations system in the common search for solutions to global problems,
such as issues of international peace and security, disarmament,
self-determination, decolonization, racial discrimination, fundamental human
rights and the establishment of a new international economic order.
Urges the specialized agencies and other organizations of the
United Nations system to broaden the scope of their cooperation with the
Organization of the Islamic Conference and its various institutions,
particularly by negotiating cooperation agreements, and invites them to multiply
the contacts and meetings of the focal points in priority areas of interest to
the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
5.Urges also the United Nations institutions,
especially the main agencies, to provide increased technical and other forms of
assistance to the Organization of the Islamic Conference and its specialized
institutions in order to broaden the scope of their cooperation.
Reiterates its appreciation
to the Secretary General of the United Nations for his continued efforts to
strengthen cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and other
organizations of the United Nations system and the Organization of the Islamic
Conference to serve their mutual interests in the political, economic, social
and cultural fields.
Requests the OIC Secretary General, in
cooperation with the Secretary General of the United Nations, to encourage the
convening of sectorial meetings in the priority areas of cooperation.
Expresses its appreciation
for the efforts of the OIC Secretary General in the promotion of cooperation
between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, and
expresses the hope that he will continue to strengthen the mechanisms of
coordination between the two Organizations.
Further expresses appreciation
for the progress made in working out mechanisms of cooperation in the political
field between the two Organizations and requests that consultations be held
between them on a regular basis.
Requests the Secretary General to report to the
Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the state
of cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic
Conference.
Decides to include in the agenda of its next session the item
entitled "Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of
the Islamic Conference".
ON
The Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Dignity, Dialogue,
Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, from 9 -11 Sha'aban 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary General to
establish and maintain excellent cooperation with the relevant international and
regional organizations;
Recognizing the excellent cooperation between the
OIC and the League of Arab States and especially the symposium they jointly
conducted on Al-Quds Al-Sharif in Cairo in March 1995;
Bearing in mind the cordial relationship between the OIC
and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) characterized by exchange of views,
consultations and reciprocal attendance of each others' Summit and Ministerial
Conferences;
Noting the useful relationship between the OIC and the Non-Aligned
Movement (NAM) and the support the OIC receives from NAM especially in its
effort to ensure a lasting peace in the Middle East;
1.Notes with satisfaction the excellent cooperation
between the OIC and the League of Arab States and urges the two Organizations to
continue to jointly organize seminars and symposia on subjects of common
interest to them and which are beneficial to their respective member states.
2.Also notes with satisfaction the efforts of the
Secretary General to conclude cooperation agreement with the OAU especially
because the majority of the OIC Member States are also members of the OAU.
3.Further notes with satisfaction the useful
consultations held by the Secretary General with the Secretary General of Arab
Meghrib Union and calls upon the Organization to strengthen cooperation with
this Organization.
4.Calls upon the Secretary General to maintain the
useful interaction that he has been able to establish with the Non-Aligned
Movement.
5.Invites the Secretary General to maintain
cooperation and coordination with all the said international and regional
Organizations not only for mutual benefit but also for the well-being of the
Member States and the Islamic World at large.
6.Requests the Secretary General to submit progress
report to the next session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
ON
The Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session of
Dignity, Dialogue, Participation) held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran from
9-11 Shaban 1418 H, (9-11 December, 1997),
Recalling the MOU signed between OIC and the Economic Cooperation
Organisation (ECO) at New York on 30 September 1994 granting observer status to
each other on reciprocal basis;
Recalling
further the
MOU signed between Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the ECO on 7th July 1993,
in order to provide general framework to facilitate cooperation between the ECO
and the Bank to promote sustained economic and social development of the States
of Common Membership;
Bearing in mind the enlargement of ECO from 3 to 10
Member States in 1992 and the revision of the Treaty of Izmir (the basic
Charter) in 1996 which will consolidate intra-regional cooperation, consultation
and coordination in order to enhance economic, social and cultural development
and also the ongoing measures aimed at the re-organisation and restructuring of
ECO;
Convinced that the development and strengthening of their cooperation
would be of mutual benefits to both the Organisation, enhance cooperation among
the States of Common Membership, and bring about better coordination and
efficient implementation of their respective programmes;
1.Notes with satisfaction the emphasis laid down in the main
ECO Documents such as Quetta Plan of Action, Istanbul Declaration, Economic
Cooperation Strategy as well as the Ashgabat Declaration adopted by the latest
ECO Summit for meaningful development of economic cooperation in priority areas
of transport and communications, trade and energy;
2.Urges the specialised agencies and other affiliated
organisations and programmes of the OIC System to continue their advisory
services and technical assistance to the Economic Cooperation Organisation and
its associated institutions in the attainment of their objectives;
3.Invites the relevant regional and international financial
institutions to render favourable consideration to the ECO regional development
projects and programmes and to extend all possible assistance and financial
support in the implementation of these programmes;
4.Requests the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers to include in the agenda of its future regular meetings
the item titled “Cooperation between the Organisation of the Islamic
Conference and the Economic Cooperation Organisation”;
5.Requests the Secretary General of the OIC to submit a
progress report on the implementation of this resolution to the next Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers
Meeting.
ON
THE
The
Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit (Session of Dignity, Dialogue,
Participation) held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, on 9-11 Sha’aban
1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Inspired
by the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter;
Recalling
the noble ideals of joint Islamic action set forth in the Declarations adopted
in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Dakar and
Casablanca by the Third, Sixth and
Seventh Islamic Summit Conferences;
Having followed with great interest the message of His
Majesty Hassan II, King of Morocco and Chairman of the Seventh Islamic
Summit Conference and having taken note with
high appreciation of his report on the activities of the Organization
under his chairmanship (Document No.IS/8-97/7IS/CH) .
Having
also 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 development and increasing diversification of its relations with
non-Member countries and international institutions and organizations;
Expressing
satisfaction
at the exemplary cooperation and coordination relations established between the
Summit Chair and Member States as well as between the Kingdom of Morocco and the General Secretariat of the OIC;
Pays
tribute to His Majesty Hassan II, King of Morocco for
giving impetus and
far-sighted orientations to the actions of the Organization
and for the far-reaching initiatives he has taken as Chairman of the OIC,
within the framework of the implementation of
the resolutions adopted by the Seventh Islamic Summit, held in Casablanca
on 13-15 December 1994, with a view to strengthening joint Islamic action,
enhancing the prestige of the Organization and consolidating its contribution in
promoting international peace and security.
Expresses
its sincere thanks and profound gratitude to His Majesty Hassan II, to the
Government and people of the
Kingdom of Morocco for their noble and sustained support to the Organization of
the Islamic Conference and to its institutions, thus reflecting the great
interest they have always taken in the defense of Islamic causes.
On
the Date and Venue of the
The
Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Dignity, Dialogue,
Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, from 9 to 11
Sha’aban 1418H, (9-11 December 1997),
Referring
to 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 His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, to host the Ninth Session of
the Islamic Summit Conference in the
State of Qatar,
1.Expresses
its deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Amir
of the State of Qatar, for his generous offer.
2.Decides
to convene the Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Doha, the State
of Qatar, in the year 2000, on a date to be fixed in consultation between the
Host country and the General Secretariat.
3.Mandates
the Secretary General, in conformity with prevailing technical,
administrative and financial provisions to take, in conjunction with the State
of Qatar, the measures necessary for convening the Ninth Session of the
Islamic Summit Conference.
