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RESOLUTIONS
CONCERNING
ADOPTED
BY
(SESSION OF DIGNITY, DIALOGUE, PARTICIPATION)
TEHRAN, ISLAMIC
REPUBLIC OF
IRAN
9-11 SHA'ABAN, 1418H
RESOLUTION NO. 1/8-P (IS)
ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE AND THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT
RESOLUTION NO. 2/8-P (IS)
ON THE CITY OF
AL-QUDS AL-SHARIF
RESOLUTION NO. 3/8-P (IS)
ON THE OCCUPIED SYRIAN
GOLAN
RESOLUTION No. 4/8-P (IS)
ON THE OCCUPATION OF
LEBANESE TERRITORY BY
ISRAEL AND
CONTINUING TO
DETAIN LEBANESE
IN ITS PRISONS
AND DETENTION
CAMPS
RESOLUTION
NO. 5/8-P(IS)
ON AL-QUDS FUND AND ITS WAQF
RESOLUTION
No. 6/8-P (IS)
ON THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE
PEACE PROCESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
RESOLUTION NO.
7/8-P (IS)
ON THE SITUATION
IN THE
REPUBLIC OF
BOSNIA AND
HERZEGOVINA
RESOLUTION NO.
7/8-P (IS)
ON THE SITUATION
IN THE REPUBLIC
OF BOSNIA
AND HERZEGOVINA
RESOLUTION
NO. 8/8-P (IS)
ON JAMMU AND
KASHMIR DISPUTE
RESOLUTION NO. 9/8-P(IS)
ON THE SITUATION
IN AFGHANISTAN
RESOLUTION NO.
10/8-P(IS)
ON SITUATION IN SOMALIA
RESOLUTION NO. 11/8-P (IS)
ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF
IRAQI AGGRESSION
AGAINST THE STATE
OF KUWAIT
AND THE
NECESSITY FOR IRAQ TO IMPLEMENT
ALL THE RELEVANT
SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO.
12/8-P (IS)
ON THE AGGRESSION
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF
ARMENIA AGAINST THE
REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN
RESOLUTION.
13/8-P (IS)
ON THE
RIGHT OF THE GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE’S
LIBYAN ARAB
JAMAHIRIYA TO RECEIVE
REPARATIONS FOR
LOSSES RESULTING FROM U.S.
AGGRESSION IN
1986
RESOLUTION
NO. 14/8-P(IS)
ON CRISIS
BETWEEN THE GREAT
SOCIALIST PEOPLE’S
LIBYAN ARAB
JAMAHIRIYA ON THE ONE
HAND AND
THE UNITED
STATES AND
THE UNITED KINGDOM
AND THE
REPUBLIC OF
FRANCE, ON
THE OTHER.
RESOLUTION
NO. 15/8-P(IS)
ON SOLIDARITY WITH
THE ISLAMIC
REPUBLIC OF
IRAN AND THE
GREAT SOCIALIST
PEOPLE’S LIBYAN
ARAB JAMAHIRIYA CONCERNING
THE D’AMATO
LAW
RESOLUTION NO. 16/8-P (IS)
ON THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS
RESOLUTION NO. 17/8-P (IS)
ON THE COMORIAN ISLAND
OF MAYOTTE
RESOLUTION NO.
18/8-P(IS)
ON THE SITUATION
IN KOSOVA
RESOLUTION NO.
19/8-P (IS)
ON THE DEVELOPMENTS
TAKING PLACE
IN THE
WORLD, ESPECIALLY IN
EASTERN AND
CENTRAL EUROPE
AND THEIR IMPACT
ON THE
ISLAMIC WORLD
RESOLUTION NO. 20/8-P (IS)
ON THE SECURITY AND
SOLIDARITY OF ISLAMIC
STATES
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),
Having considered the Report of the Secretary General on
the Question of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict contained in Document
No. (IS/8-97/PIL/D.3);
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of
the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Pursuant to the resolutions of the Islamic
Conferences on the Cause of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict;
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the United
Nations General Assembly and the Security Council, especially Resolutions 242;
338; 465; 476 and 478, and the Resolutions of the Non-Aligned Movement, the
Organization of African Unity and the League of Arab States on the situation in
the occupied Palestinian territories including
the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the other occupied Arab territories;
Reaffirming the commitment of Islamic States to
realizing just and comprehensive peace in the region, and upholding peace as a
strategic option;
Expressing its strong condemnation
of Israel's continuing repressive
and terrorist measures and practices, its continued policy of colonization,
expansion of existing settlements, confiscation of land and properties,
deportation and mass reprisal against Palestinian and Arab citizens in all
occupied Palestinian and Arab territories, its siege of the city of Al-Quds
Al-Sharif and the desecration of Islamic
and Christian Holy Shrines;
Condemning the continuous Israeli aggression
against Lebanese territories and the civilian population;
Emphasizing that the Israeli policies, practices and
expansionist designs, do not only threaten the Arab states and the peace process
but also threaten the Islamic States and endanger international peace and
security;
Holding Israel responsible for the haulting of the Middle East
Peace Process along all tracks as a result of the intransigence of the Israeli
government and its evasion of the principles on which the peace process has been
built especially Security Council resolutions 242, 338 and 425 as well as the
“Land for Peace” formula and its non-compliance with all the agreements
concluded in this regard.
Expressing deep concern over the alarming situation
resulting from the hindering by Israel of efforts exerted to reach a just and comprehensive
settlement of the Palestine cause and the Arab Israeli conflict on the basis of
Security Council Resolutions 242, 338 and 425, as well as the principle
of "Land for Peace" and the realisation of the national and political
legitimate rights of the Palestinian people;
Commending the efforts made by the Palestine
Liberation Organization throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, for the
reconstruction of what had been destroyed by the Israeli occupation, as well as
the efforts exerted by its National Authority for the rehabilitation of the
Palestinian national economy and its consolidation, on the way to the
establishment of the Palestinian State on its national territory;
Determined to support these efforts through all
possible means;
Reaffirms all the resolutions of the Islamic
Conferences relating to the question of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
2.Reaffirms also that the Cause of Palestine and
Al-Quds Al-Sharif is the prime cause of all Muslims, and expresses its
full solidarity with the Palestine Liberation Organization in its just struggle
for ending Israeli occupation, exercising its sovereignty over its territories
and building the Palestinian national institutions on the land of Palestine,
with a view to realizing the imprescriptible and inalienable national rights of
the Palestinian people, including their right to return, to self-determination
and to the establishment of their independent State on their national soil, with
Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
3.Calls on Member States to further strengthen their
solidarity with the Palestinian people, and continue to support their just and
legitimate struggle for ending Israeli occupation and achieving all their goals
of freedom and independence.
4.Reaffirms its support for the Middle East Peace
Process and the implementation of all the agreements signed in this context
among the parties concerned and the commitments made in accordance with the
underpinnings of the Madrid Peace Conference, and in accordance with the UN Charter and the UN resolutions, in
particular Security Council Resolutions 242, 338 and 425 and the land-for-peace principle which demand Israel's
withdrawal from all the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories including
Al-Quds Al-Sharif, the occupied Syrian Golan back to 4th June 1967 borderline,
the occupied Lebanese territory back to internationally recognised borders
and the realization of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian
people.
5.Reaffirms that Al-Quds Al-Sharif forms an integral
part of the Palestinian territory occupied in 1967 and whatever is applicable to
other occupied Palestinian territories also applies to it, in implementation of
the resolutions of the Security Council and the UN General Assembly and calls
for combining efforts to restore Al-Quds Al-Sharif to Palestinian sovereignty as
the capital of the State of Palestine, so as to ensure peace and security in the
region.
6.Calls on the international community, in particular
the Two Sponsors of the Peace Process to pressure Israel into complying with the
resolutions of the international legitimacy, and implementing
the UN General Assembly resolution No. 10/2 dated 24.4.1997 and No. EST
10/3, dated 15/7/1997 regarding haulting the building of a new settlement at
Jebel Abu Ghneim as well as all other settlement activity, including expansion
of existing settlements, building side roads, confiscating land adjacent to
settlements, and activities which constitute a violation of international
resolutions. It also requests Member States to make efforts to get the UN
General Assembly to take necessary steps in accordance with the “United
For Peace” resolution in the event Israel fails to comply
with the two aforementioned resolutions.
7.Requests the UN Security Council to revitalize the
International Commission on Supervision and Control to prevent colonization in
Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the occupied Palestinian and Arab Territories in
accordance with its resolution 446.
8.Urges the international community and all states
that extend economic and financial assistance to Israel, in particular the
United States of America, and the States of European Union, as well as
international donor institutions and funds, to cease assistance which is used by
Israel to implement its colonialist and expansionist designs in the occupied
Arab territories and the Occupied Syrian Golan.
9.Rejects attempts to disregard the obligations of
the transitional phase and jump to the negotiations on the final status, and demands
the faithful and honest implementation of all the remaining items of the
transitional phase agreements concluded between the PLO and Israel.
10.Affirms that Israel’s disregard for the
principles and underpinnines of the peaec process, backtracking on the
commitments, pledges and agreements made in the framework of this process,
procrastination and evasion have seriously undermined the peace process and holds
the Israeli government responsible for this situation.
11.Strongly condemns the Israeli crimes which harm
the religious sentiments of Muslims and Christians, and which contradict
religious, human and moral values.
12.Urges Islamic States which have begun to take
steps towards establishing relations with Israel within the framework of the
peace process to reconsider their relationships with Israel, including the
closing of missions and offices until Israel abides by the UN resolutions and
implement the agreements, obligations and commitments arrived at by the parties
to the peace process, in accordance with the principles adopted by the Madrid
Conference, the OSLO Accord and the other agreements concluded with the PLO, as
well as obligations and commitments arrived at with the Arab parties on all
tracks during the peace talks.
13.Calls for action within UN and international
institutions and fora to compel to release the detainees; return the deportees;
halt the methods of mass punishment; cease the confiscation of lands and
properties and the demolition of homes; also cease any actions that threaten
life and the environment in the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories,
including Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
14.Calls for a more effective UN action to ensure the
success of the Middle East peace process, for a reaffirmation of the continued
UN responsibility for the cause of Palestine until a just and comprehensive
solution to all its aspects is found, a solution that puts an end to occupation
and fulfills the imprescriptible and inalienable national rights of the
Palestinian people including their right to return to their land,
self-determination and the establishment of their independent State on their
territory with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
15.Urges all States and concerned parties to extend
their support to the international programme on economic, social and cultural
development in the occupied Palestinian territories to avail the Palestinian
people of the necessary approved assistance for the reconstruction of its
national economy and to back up its national institutions and enable it to
establish its independent State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
16.Affirms the
need to intensify the efforts being made for holding a meeting of the high
contracting parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, regarding the
protection of civilians during the time of war, aimed at taking the necessary
enforcement measures to ensure the application of the Convention to the occupied
Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
17.Calls for abiding by the provisions of the Islamic
Boycott against Israel and to consider the legislation, rules and provisions
governing the Boycott "the General Principles of the Boycott, Islamic law,
the Internal Regulations and Sessional Meetings of the Regional Offices" as
part of the current national legislations, and set up the necessary offices and
mechanisms to serve that end.
18.Strongly condemns Israel's continuing occupation
of Southern Lebanon and the Western Biqa'h region, its arbitrary practices and
military acts of aggression against the Lebanese citizens and against the
Palestinian refugees in their camps in Lebanon; calls upon the UN
Security Council to take the necessary measures to put an immediate end to these
acts of aggression; calls for the implementation of the Security Council
resolution on Lebanon, especially Resolution 425 (1978), Israel's immediate,
total and unconditional withdrawal from the Lebanese territory. It affirms
its resolve to maintain the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders.
19.Strongly condemns the policy of Israel in refusing
to comply with Security Council resolution 497 (1981), and in imposing its
jurisdiction, its laws and its administration on the occupied Syrian Golan, as
well as Israel's policies of annexation, establishment of settlements,
expropriation of lands, diversion of water resources and imposition of Israeli
nationality on Syrian citizens. It considers
that all those measures are null and void, and constitute a violation of the
rules and principles of international law, relating to occupation and war and
particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. It demands the complete
withdrawal of Israel from the entire occupied Syrian Golan to the lines of 4
June 1967.
20.Calls on the international community and the
Security Council to compel Israel to comply with U.N. Resolutions, particularly
Security Council Resolution 487(1981), to accede to the treaty of
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to implement General Assembly and the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolutions
calling for the subjection of all Israeli Atomic facilities to the IAEA
Comprehensive Safeguards System, to obtain Israel's renunciation of nuclear
armament, and to submit a full report on its capabilities and stockpile of
nuclear weapons and ammunition to the Security Council and the International
Atomic Energy Agency as those steps are essential for the establishment of a
zone free from weapons of mass destruction, and primarily nuclear weapons in the
Middle East region, a fundamental factor for the establishment of a just and
comprehensive peace in the region.
21.Reaffirms the continued responsibility of the UN
Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to
carry on fulfilling the tasks assigned to it for the benefit of all the
Palestinian citizens wherever they may be living in accordance with the
resolution of the UN General Assembly in this regard, and calls upon the
Member States to request the UN Secretary General to see to it that the
Conciliation Committee undertakes in collaboration with the Relief Agency and
the concerned States the preparation of a comprehensive
inventory of Palestinian refugees and their property and come out with a
integrated conception for the settlement of their problems on the basis of their
right to return to their homeland Palestine in accordance with the UN Resolution
No. 194. It further calls on all states to provide more assistance towards the
Agency’s budget so as to enable it continue providing its services.
22.Requests the Secretary General to take necessary
measures for continuing and strengthening contacts and coordination on the
Question of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict between the Organization of
the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States, the Organization of
African Unity, the Non-Aligned Movement, the European Union, and the United
Nations and its Specialized Agencies, and expresses its appreciation for
their all supportive stands and assistance for the just struggle of the
Palestinian people.
23.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution and to submit a report thereon to 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),
Having considered the Report of the Secretary General on
the Question of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, contained in Document
No. (IS/8-97/PIL/D.3);
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of
the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Pursuant to the Islamic resolutions which
reaffirm that the issue of Al-Quds Al-Sharif constitutes the essence of the
Palestinian cause which forms the core of the
Arab-Israeli conflict, and that no comprehensive and just peace can be
achieved without the return of Al-Quds Al-Sharif to the Palestinian sovereignty,
as the capital of the State of Palestine;
Recalling the relevant resolutions of the UN
General Assembly and Security Council, in particular resolutions 465, 476 and
478 on the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Reaffirming the resolutions of the Tenth
Extraordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly No. 10/2 and
No. EST-10/3 dated 24.4.1997 and 15.7.1997 respectively on the illegal
Israeli actions in occupied East
Al-Quds and the other occupied Palestinian territories;
Expressing its deep concern at the escalation of
Israel's acts of aggression against the Holy Places in the City of Al-Quds
Al-Sharif and other Palestinian cities and violation of their sanctity;
Reiterating all Security Council Resolutions on
Al-Quds including. 681 which provides for the applicability of all the
provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 concerning the protection of
civilians in times of war to the Palestinian people in the occupied Arab
territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif;
Strongly condemning all illegal Israeli measures and
practices, which also contravene all international resolutions and laws, carried
out by the Israeli occupation authorities in Al-Quds Al-Sharif aimed at
judaizing the Holy City and obliterating its Arab and Islamic landmarks;
Commending the constant efforts made by the Al-Quds
Committee under the Chairmanship of His Majesty King Hassan II, King of Morocco;
Commending also the continuous efforts made by all
the Islamic Member States to defend the sanctity of the Islamic places in the
city of the Al-Quds Al-Sharif, to safeguard their Arabic identity and their
Islamic character, and protect them from Zionist misuse
and judaization plans;
Commending the contribution of His Majesty King
Hussein Bin Talal, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to the renovation
work carried out in the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Holy Dome of the Rock;
1.Reaffirms all the resolutions adopted by the
relevant Islamic Conferences including the Third Islamic Summit Conference on
Al-Quds Al-Sharif, the
recommendations and decisions of
the Al-Quds Committee at its prervious sessions.
2.Reaffirms that a just and comprehensive peace in
the Middle East cannot be achieved without an Israeli withdrawal from all
occupied Palestinian and Arab territories foremost of which Al-Quds Al-Sharif as
it forms an integral part of the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 and
that whatever is applicable to the rest of the occupied territories applies to
it in implementation of UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.
3.Urges action to halt all practices, and measures
undertaken by the Israeli occupation authorities in Al-Quds Al-Sharif aimed at
altering the geographic and demographic conditions and violating the sanctity of
the Islamic and Christian shrines in order to judaize the Holy City. It calls
for combined efforts to restore Al-Quds Al-Sharif to Palestinian sovereignty as
the capital of the State of Palestine so as to ensure peace and security in the
region.
Invites the Member States to continue their support to the
Palestine Liberation Organization in the ongoing negotiations for the transfer
of all powers and responsibilities in the occupied Palestinian territories
including the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, to the Palestinian National Authority,
to support the steadfastness of the citizens of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, to establish
developmental economic, cultural, social and architectural projects and
construct housing units for them, to restore their existing houses and to
support the national Palestinian institutions in Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
5.Invites States of the world to refrain from having
any dealings with the Israeli occupation authorities which might be interpreted
in any way by those authorities as an implicit recognition of the "fait
accompli" imposed by the proclamation of Al-Quds as the capital of Israel.
Further invites the international community, and in
particular the two co-sponsors of the Peace Conference, to compel Israel not to
effect any geographical or demographical alterations in the city of Al-Quds
Al-Sharif during the transitional period and to refrain from any action or
measure that may affect the outcome
of the negotiations on the final status of the City, adhere to the relevant
international resolutions, lift the siege imposed on Al-Quds Al-Sharif, ensure
the freedom of worship therein, and refrain from destroying houses, withdrawing
identity cards of Palestinian citizens and emptying Al-Quds Al-Sharif of its
Arab citizens.
7.Reaffirms that all legislative, administrative and
colonization measures aimed at altering the legal status of the Holy City are
null and void and contrary to the
resolutions of international legality, and to international agreements,
conventions and norms, as well as to the agreements signed between the
Palestinian and Israeli parties. It
calls on the international community, in particular the two co-sponsors of
the peace process, to pressure Israel into complying with the resolutions of the
international legality and implement General Assembly resolution ES-10/3 of
15/7/1997 regarding the cessation of building work on a Jewish settlement at
Jebel Abu Ghuneim as well as all other settlement activity, including expansion
of existing settlements, building of side roads, confiscating land adjacent to
settlements, and related activities, which constitute a violation of the
Security Council resolutions.
8. Strongly condemns Israel's persistence in the
excavation works around Al-Haram Al-Quds Al-Sharif especially the opening of a
tunnel in Al-Quds Al-Sharif which endangers the Islamic and Christian holy
shrines especially the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. It appeals to the
international community to compel Israel to close down this tunnel in accordance
with resolution 1073 of the Security Council.
9. Strongly condemns the Israeli Supreme Court's
decisions, particularly the decision adopted on 25.7.1996 allowing Jews to pray
in the precinct of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and the decision issued on
23.9.1993, claiming the Blessed Mosque of Al-Aqsa as part of the territory of
the State of Israel, and considers it as premediated provocations aimed
at opening the way for the Zionist extremist organizations to continue their
violations against the sanctity of the Blessed Mosque of Al-Aqsa, to establish
their presence in its precincts, and to continue looting the religious,
historical and cultural relics in Al-Quds and the Occupied
Palestinian Territories.
Strongly condemns Israel for the orders it has issued for
closing the Palestinian institutions in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and preventing them
from operating freely, and considers such arbitrary measures as a continued
violation of the agreements concluded between the Palestine
Liberation Organization and Israeli parties within the framework of the peace
process, as well as a blatant violation of international conventions and
agreements, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and a breach of
the principles and underpinnings of the Madrid Peace Process.
Calls upon all States to adhere to Security Council
Resolution No. 478 (1980) which invites the member States to uphold the
provisions of the said resolution and refrain from transferring their diplomatic
missions to the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. Takes note with appreciation
of the general response of the states of the world to this resolution and their
compliance with it.
12.Condemns the decision of the US House of
Representatives to recognize Al-Quds as the united capital of Israel and to
transfer the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Al-Quds, and considers it a serious
provocation to the sentiments of Muslims and all believers in the world, as well
as a blatant violation of the principles of international legality and the stand
of the international community, and a glaring contradiction to the role of the
United States of America as a sponsor of the peace process., besides being an
encouragement to Israel to pursue its aggressive expansionist policy; and calls
on the US Administration to adhere to Security Council Resolution No. 478.
13.Commends the efforts made by Al-Quds Committee,
under the chairmanship of His
Majesty King Hassasn II, Sovereign
of the Kingdom of Morocco, affirms all resolutions adopted by the Committee and
urges Member States to apply them.
14.Expresses its satisfaction with the commencement
of the work of the Al-Quds Fund and welcomes the measures taken by His Majesty
King Hassan II, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee with regard to the appointment
of an Executive Director of the Fund and his assistant, and
to the setting up of an Administrative Division for the Agency and its
headquarters in Casablanca.
15. Emphasises the need to continue coordination
action and by Member States with regional and international organizations for
the implementation of the international resolutions adopted by United Nations
and its specialized agencies, in particular UNESCO, and also coordination with
the League of Arab States, and the holding
of conferences to promote the cause of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and highlight
the dangers surrounding it.
16.Invites the Vatican, the Eastern and other
Christian Churches to take part in the resistance against the Judaization of
Al-Quds Al-Sharif out of
respect for the spiritual dimension of all religions, for
the sake of peaceful coexistence among them, and in compliance with Security
Council resolution No. 242 of 22/11/1967 which demands that Israel withdraw from
the part occupied in 1967 including the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif as well as the
other Security Council Resolutions in particular:
-No. 465 of 1/3/1980 which affirms the illegality of
building Israeli settlements in that part and demands their dismantalment and
removal;
-No. 476 of 30/6/1980 which affirms that all measures that
have changed the features of the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and its geographical,
demographic and historical status are null and void and must be rescinded in
accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council;
-and No. 478 of 20/8/1980 which decided not to recognize the
“Basic Law” and other Israeli acts that aim to change the features and
status of Al-Quds. It also decided to call on the states that had established
diplomatic missions in Al-Quds to withdraw those missions from the holy city. It
further called for the support of the inhabitants of Al-Quds Al-Sharif so they
can resist the judaization measures aimed at uprooting them from their city.
17.Calls upon the Security Council to take necessary
measures that ensure compliance with its resolutions on Al-Quds in accordance
with the provisions of the United Nations Charter.
18.Reaffirms the resolutions of earlier Islamic
Conferences which call for the support of the City of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the
consolidation of the steadfastness of its citizens, and
also calls forthe support of Baitul Mal of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and
Al-Quds Fund.
19.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution and to submit a report thereon to 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),
Having
considered the item titled "The Occupied Syrian
Golan" and Israel's decision of 14 December 1981 to impose its laws,
jurisdiction and administration on the Occupied Syrian Golan;
Having reviewed the repressive measures to which the
Syrian citizens in the occupied Syrian Golan are being subjected and Israel's
continued attempts to force them to accept Israeli identity;
Recalling the relevant resolutions of previous
Islamic Conferences, the latest being Resolution 3/7-P (IS) of the Seventh
Islamic Summit Conference in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco and Resolution
3/24-P of the Twenty-fourth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia, in 1996;
Recalling also Security Council Resolution 497
dated 17.12.1981 and the relevant UN General Assembly Resolutions, the
latest of which is resolution adopted by the Fifty-second Session in 1997;
Observing that Israel, in contravention of Article
25 of the United Nations Charter, has refused to accept and implement the
numerous relevant resolutions adopted by the Security Council, in particular
resolution 497 (1981); which considered null and void and with no legal basis
Israel’s decision to annex the occupied Syrian Golan;
Deeply concerned at Israel’s persistent attempts to
defy the international community
and its reaffirmation of the annexation decisions though they were considered
null and void by the international community;
Affirming that the Geneva Convention on the
Protection of Civilians in time of War (dated 12 August 1949) applies to the
occupied Syrian Golan and that setting up settlements and bringing settlers to
this area constitutes a violation of this Convention and of the Madrid
Conference and an obstacle to the peace process;
Affirming the basic principle of the
inadmissibility of acquisition of
territories by force;
Concerned at the fact that Israel has not
withdrawn from the occupied Syrian Golan which it occupies since 1967 contrary
to the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, the UN General Assembly as
well as the international law.
Expressing concern over Israel's disavowal of the
Peace Process which was launched by the Madrid Conference on the basis of the UN
Security Council resolutions 242, 338 and 425, as well as peace-for-land formula
and over the risk resulting from Israel's renunciation of the commitments and
obligations reached;
1.Lauds the steadfastness of the Syrian Arab citizens
in the Syrian Golan against the occupation and their valiant resistance to
Israel's repressive measures and against the continued attempts to weaken their
attachment to their land and to their Syrian Arab identity, and declares
its support for this resistance.
2.Strongly condemns Israel for its non-compliance
with UN Security Council Resolution 497 (1981) and reaffirms that
Israel's decision to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the
Occupied Syrian Golan is illegal,
null and void and has no legal validity whatsoever and that it constitutes a
flagrant violation of the OIC Charter and relevant resolutions, the UN Charter
and relevant resolutions, the
Geneva convention on the protection of civilians in time of war dated 12 August
1949 and relevant provisions of the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, and the
principles of international law in particular the inadmissibility of acquisition
of territory by force.
3.Strongly condemns Israel for its persistence in
changing the legal status, demographic composition and institutional structure
of the Occupied Syrian Golan, and for its policy and practices of confiscating
lands, appropriating water resources, establishing settlements and transferring
settlers and immigrants thereto and of imposing an economic boycott of the
agricultural products of the local population and prohibiting their exportation.
4.Strongly condemns Israel's attempts to impose
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 Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and the relevant resolutions of the
UN General Assembly and other international bodies.
5.Condemns Israeli threats against Syria aiming at
increasing tension in the region and wrecking the peace process.
6.Reaffirms that Israel’s continued occupation of
the Syrian Golan since 1967 and its annexation of it on 14 December 1981
constitute a permanent threat to peace and security in the region.
7.Demands that Israel fully withdraw from all the
occupied Syrian Golan to the lines of the Fourth of June 1967 in implementation
of relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council.
8. Demands that Israel fully comply with the
fundamental principles of the peace process as initiated in Madrid
consistent with Security Council resolutions Nos. 242,338 and 425 and the
principle of land for peace and to abide by all the commitment, and pledges
reached so far.
9.Calls upon all states to stop providing Israel with
any military, economic and financial, technical and humanitarian assistance that
may extend Israeli occupation of Arab territories and encourage Israel to pursue
its expansionist settlement policy.
10.Calls upon the sponsors of the peace process and
the international community to assume their responsibilities and compel Israel
to implement the resolutions of international legality calling for total Israeli
withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan and the other occupied Arab
territories to the lines of 4 June 1967 in order to achieve a just and
comprehensive peace in the region.
11.Declares its support for the firm position of
Syria in its commitment to a just and comprehensive peace in the region.
12.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution, and to submit a report thereon to 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),
Recalling the Resolutions adopted by the
Organization of the Islamic Conference on the solidarity with the Lebanon to end
the Israeli occupation of its territories in the South and in the Western Bikaa;
Recalling the resolutions of the Human Rights
Commission in Geneva on the suffering of Lebanese citizens under Israeli
occupation in Southern Lebanon, Western Bikaa prisons and detention camps
administered by its forces;
Noting that the continued Israeli occupation of parts of Southern
Lebanon and the Western Bikaa constitutes a flagrant violation of the provisions
of the international law and persistence in disregarding Security Council
Resolution No.425 (1978);
Being concerned over continued Israeli aggression and
arbitrary practices in occupied Lebanese territories particularly the kidnapping
and detention of innocent citizens and their imprisonment without trials in
Israeli prisons and camps controlled by forces belonging to it in flagrant
violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Fourth Geneva
Convention of 1949 relating to the protection of civilian population in the time
of war and the Convention of the Hague of 1907;
Recalling with indignation
the brutal Israeli aggression launched against Lebanon, particularly its
southern regions and the Western Bikaa during
the month of April 1996 which claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent
civilians, and injured thousands and displaced more than half a million citizens
from Lebanese cities and villages in the South and the Western Bikaa, and caused
heavy casualties in the basic economic facilities and the country's
infrastructure as well as its historic archeological landmarks which were
targeted by Israeli land, sea and air bombardment in several Lebanese areas;
Recalling the report of the United Nations
Secretary General on the brutal massacre perpetrated in Qana by Israel and the
latter's full responsibility for the deliberate aggression committed by its
troops against civilians.
Confirming Lebanon's right to reparations for human
casualties and the damages resulting from repeated Israeli attacks;
Strongly condemns Israel for its continued occupation of
parts of Southern Lebanon and the Lebanese Western Bikaa, and invites the
international community and, especially the UN and all its organs to endeavour
to implement Security Council Resolution No. 425 (1978) which provides for
Israel's immediate and unconditional withdrawal from all the occupied Lebanese
territories to the internationally recognized boundaries.
Demands the international community to take all necessary measures
with Israel so that the latter may immediately release all Lebanese prisoners
and kidnapped individuals from Israeli prisons and those controlled by
forces belonging to it in contravention of the provisions of the
international law, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Fourth Geneva
Convention (1949) and the Convention of the Hague (1907). It urges OIC
Member States to approach the international organizations to take all measures
with the Government of Israel, the occupying authority with the aim of enabling
the International Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations to visit the
prisoners detained in Al-Khiyann and Marjaioun camps on regular basis to examine
their conditions and to ensure medical and humanitarian care for them and to
allow-their relatives to visit them regularly.
Strongly condemns
Israel
for its continued aggression against Lebanese territories which result in
falling of victims among civilians and losses in properties. They also lead to
the aggravation of political and security conditions in the area.
Demands the international community, the international
organizations and the Member States to exert pressure on Israel to pay
reparations to Lebanon for the damages resulting from its continued aggression
against Lebanese territories, particularly the aggression launched by Israel
against Lebanon in April 1996 and to endeavour to halt the arbitrary and inhuman
Israeli practices against the defenseless populations in the occupied Southern
Lebanese territories, especially in the South and in the Western Bikaa.
Asserts its support and backing for the efforts exerted by the
Lebanese State to impose its control and sovereignty over the totality of its
territories including the parts occupied by Israel in Southern Lebanon and
Western Bikka.
6.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution and to submit a report thereon to the Ninth
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 8 to 10
Sha’aban 1418H (9-11 December 1997),
Proceeding
from
the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organisation of the Islamic
Conference;
Referring
to all the Islamic Resolutions adopted on Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf;
Reaffirming
the principle of consolidating Islamic solidarity with the Palestinian people
and their just and legitimate struggle;
Paying
tribute to
Member States that regularly fulfill their obligations and make donations to
Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf;
Appreciating
the significance of the vital role played by Al-Quds Fund and its Waqf to
support the steadfastness and Jihad of the Palestinian people within the
occupied Palestinian territories, and particularly the city of Al-Quds
Al-Sharif;
Noting
with deep concern Israel’s continued pursuit of its aggressive, expansionist
and settlement policy;
Commending
the positive role played by the Governing Board of Al-Quds Fund in quest of
financial resources to promote the Fund and its Waqf;
1.Reaffirms
all previous relevant resolutions adopted by successive Islamic Conferences.
2.Reiterates
all recommendations and resolutions of the earlier meetings of the Governing
Board of Al-Quds Fund.
3.Expresses
its profound thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
and to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the continued support
to Al-Quds Fund, which falls within the framework of their consistent solicitude towards the foremost cause of the
Islamic Ummah, namely the cause of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and Palestine.
It commends the annual appeal made by H.R.H.
Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Emir of the Province of Riyadh and Chairman
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Supreme Committee for the Welfare of the
Palestinian Freedom Fighters, to citizens and residents to make donations to
Al-Quds Fund. It urges
Member States to continue their donations campaign in favour
of Al-
Quds
Fund and its Waqf, together with the appropriate directives to the public and
other media to conduct a special campaign for this purpose.
4.Calls
upon Member States to continue their support to the Palestine Liberation
Organisation, especially at this decisive stage, for the consolidation of its
national authority over all occupied Palestinian territories including Al-Quds
Al-Sharif, capital of the independent Palestinian State, and to extend all forms
of support to the Palestinian people so they can build their institutions
and national economy.
5.Commends
the positive role played by Al-Quds Fund in supporting the steadfastness and
boosting the struggle of the Palestinian people.
6.Requests
the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution.
ON
THE
The
Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference ( Session of Dignity, Dialogue,
and Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic
Republic of Iran, from 9 to 11
Sha’aban 1418 H (9-11 December
1997),
Referring
to the declaration on the current situation of the peace process in the Middle
East issued by the Twenty-Fourth Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 28 Rajab to 3
Sha’aban 1417 H (9-12 December 1996, as well as to the declaration on the
question of Palestine and Al Quds
Al Sharif and the Arab-Israeli conflict issued by the Extraordinary Meeting of
the Islamic Summit Conference held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 13 Dhul Qaada 1417
H ( 23/3/1997), and to the Final Declaration issued by the 16th Session of
Al-Quds Committee held in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, on 17 Dhul Qaada 1417 H
(27/3/1997);
Having
examined the
serious and urgent situation entailed
by the policies of the
incumbent Israeli government which
are hostile to peace;
1.Reaffirms
its continued solidarity with the Palestinian people for the recovery of its
legitimate and inalienable national rights, including its right to
return, to self-determination, and to the establishment of its
independent state on its national
territory with Al-Quds Al Sharif as its capital.
2.Reaffirms
its full support to the peace process in the Middle East and its commitment to
the foundations and principles of the peace process, and demands that Israel
respect and implement the commitments, obligations and agreements reached within
the framework of the process in accordance with the principles adopted at the
Madrid Conference and consistent with the United Nations Resolutions, in
particular Security Council
Resolutions No 242, 338 and 425, and the land-for-peace formula which guarantees
Israeli withdrawal from all Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al Sharif
and the Golan Heights of Syria, to the lines of 4 June 1967, and from occupied
Southern Lebanon and the Western Bikaa occupied to the internationally
recognized borders.
3.Calls
on the co-sponsors of the peace process and the international community to
be wary of the grave dangers resulting from Israel’s pursuance of
positions and policies hostile to peace.
Strongly
denounces
the Israeli government’s policy
and practices which are hostile to
peace and are designed to undermine the peace process in order to pursue
its colonization of Arab and Palestinian territories, including the city
of Al Quds, and invalidate the foundations and terms of reference of the Madrid
Peace Conference, and evade the commitments, pledges and agreements reached in
the past five years of peace talks
with the Palestinian and other Arab parties.
5.Expresses
strong condemnation and anger about the threats voiced by Israeli officials for
the purpose of reinstating the atmosphere of war in the region and imposing the
fait accompli on Arabs and Muslims.
6.Urges
the member states which have started to take steps towards establishing
relations with Israel within the framework of the Peace Process to reconsider
their relations with Israel, including the closing of missions and offices until
Israel complies with the relevant UN resolutions, in particular, the full
Israeli withdrawal from all the occupied Arab territories, and safeguards the
national legitimate rights of the Palestinian People, and implements the
agreements and commitments reached by the parties to the Peace Process.
ON THE
The Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session of
Digniy, Dialogue, Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, from
9 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11
December, 1997),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the
OIC which emphasize the commitment of Islamic Ummah to the consolidation of
international peace and security;
Bearing in mind the obligation of all States to act in
conformity with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter;
Reaffirming all OIC resolutions and declarations relating to the just
struggle of the Bosnian people for peace, sovereignty and territorial integrity
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular the Sarajevo
Declaration of Friendship and Partnership adopted by the Enlarged Ministerial
Meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina on 10 April, 1996;
1.Takes note of the Report of the Secretary General on the
situation in the Republic of Bosnia
and Herzegovina (Document No. IS/8-97/PIL/D.4).
2.Reaffirms the commitment of the Member States to preserve
the legal continuity, unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the State
of Bosnia and Herzegovina within its internationally recognized borders and
fully supports the establishment of a sovereign, democratic, multi-ethnic
and multi-cultural State of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Reiterates the position of the Member States to participate fully in
the implementation of all aspects of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
4.Emphasizes the importance of accelerating the process
towards the full, effective, consistent and impartial implementation of the
Dayton Peace Agreement and urges the international community,
particularly the Members of the UN Security Council, the Five Nation Contact
Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Peace Implementation Council to support
the peaceful and democratic reintegration of the State of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
5.Underlines the need for strong and continuous political
support of the international
community to the effective and consistent implementation of the Action Program
of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) for Bosnia and Herzegovina, adopted at
the London Conference of the PIC on 4 and 5 of December 1996, and particularly
the Political Declaration of the Steering Board of PIC, held in Sintra on 30 May
1997, to stabilize peace and to
speed up the process of the peaceful and democratic reintegration of Bosnia and
Herzegovina and to preserve its sovereignty, political independence and
territorial integrity.
Stresses the vital importance of ensuring freedom of movement of
people, goods, services and information throughout the country and the return of
refugees and displaced persons to their places of origin under safe and secure
conditions, the enforcement of the results of the municipal elections held on 13
and 14 September 1997 and thus promoting the process of reconciliation,
democratization and reintegration in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Emphasizes the need for vigorous action against separatists and calls
on the international community to support the viable, effective and
continuous functioning of the common institutions for the smooth reintegration
of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
8.Urges the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) to undertake
all necessary measures to establish effective
air space control and frontier control on all internationally recognized
borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
9.Also Urges the international community to take concrete
measures for the arrest of all indicated war criminals and calls on the
UN Security Council to utilize the enforcement procedures under the UN Charter,
including those envisaged under Chapter VII, to secure the delivery of these
criminals by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) and the Republic of Croatia.
10. Requests Member States to support the important work of
the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to thoroughly
investigate the crimes against humanity perpetrated by Serbs against the Bosnian
people and to provide urgent financial assistance to the Tribunal, particularly
to locate mass graves, identify victims of genocide and notify surviving family
members.
Calls on the Security Council to ensure the compliance from the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and Republika
Srpska-entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, consistent with the Dayton Peace
Agreement and orders of the
International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia in accordance with the
relevant provisions of UN Security Council resolution 1074.
Expresses full support for the legal action of the State of Bosnia
and Herzegovina against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and
Montenegro) in the International Court of Justice for genocide.
Reaffirms strong support for Security Council resolution 777 (1992)
and General Assembly resolution 47/1 (1992) which decided that the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) should apply as a new member of
the United Nations and should not inherit the seat of the former Socialist
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which has ceased to exist.
Reiterates the support of the Member States to the Government of
Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to the question of succession of States,
particularly the freezing of the assets of the former Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia until the outcome of the succession procedure.
Supports all necessary measures to strengthen and render effective
the state, economic and social institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thus
helping the country to speed up the reconstruction process and to establish
external relations with the rest of the world,
and to regularize the debt problems of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Urges all countries and multilateral institutions that have
pledged resources for the reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina to
immediately disburse the funds in order to ensure timely completion of
priority projects including funds for housing to accommodate returning
refugees and displaced persons and notes with satisfaction the assistance being
extended by the Member States and OIC institutions in providing resources for
the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina by promoting
bilateral programmes of assistance and cooperation as well as through the OIC
Assistance Mobilization Group for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and better
coordination of institutions of the OIC and NGOs.
Reaffirms support for the “Equip and Train” programme which will
foster long-term regional stability by creating a credible self-defense
capability for the Federation.
18.Emphasizes the importance of complying in good faith with
the regional stabilization and arms limitation agreements envisaged by the
Dayton Peace Agreement and completed in Vienna and Florence and called upon
the international community to ensure full compliance.
19. Welcomes the steps taken on mutual recognition of the
State of Bosnia and Herzegovina and other states deriving from Former Yugoslavia
and Expresses readiness to cooperate with all of them subject to their
full and effective recognition and respect of the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Invites the international community and Member States to support
the legitimate struggle of the Bosnian Muslim people of Sandjak
for their equal national and civil rights.
Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the implementation of
this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Ninth 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Reaffirming the principles and objectives of the Charter of the
Organization of Islamic Conference which emphasize the common goals and destiny
of the peoples of the Islamic Ummah;
Emphasizing the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and recalling
the UN resolutions relevant to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute which remain
unimplemented;
Recalling that the Simla Agreement signed between the Governments of
India and Pakistan calls for a final settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue;
Reaffirming the importance of the universal realization of the right of
peoples to self-determination enshrined in the Charters of the OIC and the
United Nations;
Recalling the Special Declarations on Jammu and Kashmir adopted by
the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference and the Extraordinary Session of the
Islamic Summit held in Casablanca and Islamabad in 1994 and 1997 respectively as
well as all previous OIC resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute;
Expressing concern at the alarming increase in the indiscriminate use
of force and gross violations of human rights committed against innocent
Kashmiris;
Recalling the Report of the OIC Fact Finding Mission on the situation
in Kashmir following its visit to Azad Jammu and Kashmir in February 1993, and regretting
that the human rights situation in Indian held Jammu and Kashmir remains grave;
Regretting also
that
the Government of India has not responded favourably so far to the offer of the
Good Offices Mission made by the Twentieth Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers and renewed by the Sixth and Seventh Islamic Summit Conferences;
Further regretting that the OIC Fact Finding Mission was
not allowed to visit Indian held Jammu and Kashmir;
Noting the report of the Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Contact
Group on Jammu and Kashmir and endorsing the recommendations contained therein;
Taking note
of the strong condemnation by Pakistan and the True
Representatives of the Kashmiri people, including the leadership of the All
PartiesHurrieyet Conference of the deplorable act of hostage taking by
"Al-Faran" and calling for the immediate and safe release of all the
hostages;
Taking note of the Memorandum submitted by the True Representatives of
Jammu and Kashmir;
Encouraging and supporting the dialogue between Pakistan and India
aimed at resolving all outstanding issues including the core issue of Jammu and
Kashmir;
Takes note of the Report of the Secretary General on the Jammu and
Kashmir dispute and endorses the recommendations contained therein (Document No.
1S/8-97/PIL/D.6).
Calls for a peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue in
accordance with the relevant UN Resolutions and as agreed upon in the Simla
Agreement.
Condemns the continuing massive violations of human rights of the
Kashmiri people and calls for the respect of their human rights including
the right of self-determination.
Calls upon Member states to take all necessary steps to persuade India
to cease forthwith the gross and systematic human rights violations of the
Kashmiri people and to enable them to exercise their inalienable right to
self-determination as mandated by the relevant resolutions of the Security
Council.
Affirms that any political process/elections held under foreign
occupation cannot be a substitute to the exercise of the right of
self-determination by people of Kashmir as enshrined in the relevant Security
Council Resolutions.
Calls upon India to allow International Human Rights Groups and
Humanitarian Organizations to visit Jammu and Kashmir.
Supports the initiative of the Government of Pakistan to engage
India in a serious, substantive and
meaningful dialogue for resolving all outstanding issues including the core
issue of Jammu and Kashmir and encourages India to reciprocate
positively.
Affirms that a sustained dialogue is essential to address the core
of the problems and to remove the basic causes of tension between India and
Pakistan.
9. Expresses
its deep concern at the prevailing tension that threatens security and peace in
the region as a result of the large scale deployment of Indian troops
in the Indian held Jammu and Kashmir.
10.Calls upon India and Pakistan to redeploy their forces to
peace-time locations.
Appeals
to the Member
States, OIC and Islamic Institutions, such as the Islamic Solidarity Fund, and
philanthropists to mobilize funds and contribute generously towards providing
humanitarian assistance to the Kashmiri people.
Requests the Government of India, in the interest of regional peace
and security, to avail itself of the offer of Good Offices made by the Twentieth
Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and the Sixth and Seventh Islamic Summit
Conferences.
Requests the Secretary General to establish contact with the
governments of India and Pakistan and the true representatives of the people of
Jammu and Kashmir with a view to promoting a just and peaceful settlement of the
Kashmir dispute.
Appreciates the efforts made by the Secretary General for enabling the
true representatives of the Kashmiri people to have their views expressed in OIC
and other international fora, and requests him to continue to take all necessary
steps in this regard.
Requests the Secretary General to send a three member OIC Fact
Finding Mission to visit Jammu and Kashmir as decided by the Twentieth,
Twenty-first, Twenty-second, Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Islamic Conferences
of Foreign Ministers as well as the Seventh Extra-ordinary session and the Sixth
and Seventh Islamic Summit Conferences, and to submit a report to him.
Requests the Government of India to allow the OIC Fact-Finding
Mission to visit Jammu and Kashmir.
Recommends that Member States continue to coordinate their positions
and to take action at the UN General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights
and other relevant international fora to promote respect for the fundamental
human rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Commends the efforts being made by the OIC Contact Group on Jammu
and Kashmir.
Requests the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir
to continue its efforts for promoting the right of self-determination of
the Kashmiri
people in accordance with the UN Resolutions and for safeguarding
their fundamental human rights.
Decides to consider the Jammu and Kashmir Dispute at the
Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and at the
Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of
this resolution and to present reports
thereon to the Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers and to 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 8 to 10
Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference and resolutions of the Islamic
Conferences, which emphasize the common goals and destiny of the peoples of the
Islamic Ummah;
Reaffirming anew the right of all peoples to decide the form of
government they wish to have and to choose their own political, economic and
social systems, free from all forms of foreign intervention, coercion or
pressure;
Recalling the principled stand adopted by the Islamic Conference in
its resolutions on Afghanistan since January 1980;
Reiterating its commitment to the promotion of peace and stability in
Afghanistan and to the safeguarding of the sovereignty, independence, unity and
territorial integrity of this country;
Recalling all relevant U.N. resolutions on the situation in
Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and stability;
Noting
the establishment of the Islamic State in Afghanistan and
successful conclusion of the Afghan Jihad;
Recalling the Afghan Peace Accord signed in Islamabad and ratified at
Makkah Al-Mukarramah on 18 Ramadan, 1413H (11 March 1993) as well as in Tehran;
Noting with serious concern that the Afghan parties have not been
able, so far, to evolve a national consensus as a consequence of which the
political crisis has deepened and the armed conflict has continued;
Seriously concerned over the tragic humanitarian dimensions
of this conflict which has caused immense loss of life, wide spread destruction,
deprivation and famine in various parts of Afghanistan as well as large scale
exodus of refugees and displacement of population within Afghanistan;
Reaffirming the need for scrupulous respect for the principle of
non-intervention and non-interference in Afghanistan; and stressing that the
main responsibility for finding a political
solution to the conflict lies with the Afghan people themselves;
Expressing
concern over
the production and exportation of illicit drugs;
Underlining the importance of providing humanitarian, rehabilitation
and reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan and the urgent need to take
international actions in this regard:
1.Takes note of the report of the Secretary General on the
situation in Afghanistan and the
encouraging response of the Afghan parties of the OIC’s call to put an end to
the hostilities and immediate commencement of negotiations.
2.Expresses its deep concern over the fratricidal conflict
in Afghanistan.
3.Reaffirms that there is no military solution to the Afghan
crisis and calls upon all Afghan parties to renounce and refrain from the use of
force in settling their problems.
4.Calls upon Afghan parties for an immediate and
unconditional cease-fire and support for all the efforts being made in this
regard.
Reiterates the need for the achievement of a political understanding
among the Afghan parties as the only way out of this crisis.
6.Emphasizes the need for promoting national reconciliation
and rapprochement as well as for the establishment
of a broad-based government, demobilization of armed groups and formation of
national army and police force.
7.Expresses its appreciation and support for the initiatives
taken by the Secretary General to promote a credible intra-Afghan peace process.
8.Calls upon the Afghan parties to extend their full
cooperation to the ongoing efforts of the Secretary General and his Special
Representative for promoting peace in Afghanistan.
9.Calls upon all States immediately to end the supply of
arms and ammunition to all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Reaffirms the decisions of the Sixth and Seventh Islamic Summit
Conferences that the OIC should have an active role in the solution of the
Afghanistan problem.
Emphasizes the need for effective protection of all diplomatic
missions in Kabul in conformity with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations, 1961.
Calls
for respect of the sovereignty, territorial integrity,
independence and Islamic character of Afghanistan and non-interference in its
internal affairs.
Emphasizes the need for continued close coordination of efforts
between OIC and UN for promoting a peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan
by setting a credible intra-Afghan mechanism.
Expresses its appreciation for the continuing efforts of the United
Nations to draw the attention of the international community to the acute
economic and political problems of Afghanistan, and for promoting peace and
mobilizing assistance for rehabilitation and reconstruction and in this regard, encourages
the continuing cooperation between the OIC and the UN Special Mission.
Notes with satisfaction all the efforts made by various
international organizations, particularly the UNHCR, the International Committee
of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in providing humanitarian assistance to the
war victims inside Afghanistan under most difficult circumstances.
Requests the Islamic Development Bank to evaluate the war damage and
destruction in Afghanistan and to prepare a comprehensive report on requirements
for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country.
17.Appealsto the international community, in particular
Member States, to respond to the humanitarian exigencies of the situation in
Afghanistan by extending generous assistance.
18.Emphasizes the urgent need for the establishment of a
fund under the auspices of the OIC for assisting the people of Afghanistan.
19.Calls for effective measures by all Afghans to eliminate
the production and exportation of illicit drugs and appeals to the
international community to support crop substitution
programmes in Afghanistan.
Urges Member States and Islamic financial institutions to provide
assistance for the Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the
Islamic Republic of Iran and calls for the speedy and voluntary
repatriation and rehabilitation of Afghan refugees.
Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of
this resolution and to submit report
thereon to the Ninth 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of
the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Recalling all relevant resolutions of the Islamic
Conferences of Foreign Ministers and resolutions adopted by the Sixth and
Seventh Islamic Summit Conferences on the situation in Somalia;
Gravely concerned about the civil war
which has virtually destroyed Somalia,
caused immense suffering to its people and has serious implications for the
national unity, territorial integrity and political independence of this Islamic
country;
Commending the timely initiative of His Excellency
Abdou Diouf, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairman of the Sixth
Islamic Summit Conference in proposing that the 47th Session of the UN General
Assembly convene an International Conference for Peace and National
Reconciliation in Somalia;
Appreciating the initiative
of H.E. Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen by inviting the
Somali factions to hold a Somali national reconciliation conference in Sana’a;
Noting with satisfaction the efforts made by the
Organization of Islamic Conference to promote peace and national reconciliation
in Somalia, in cooperation with the United Nations, the League of Arab States
and the Organization of African Unity, in the framework of joint approach, which
has produced positive results;
Taking Note of all relevant Security Council
Resolutions on Somalia;
Noting also the signing, in March 1993, of the Addis
Ababa Agreement for Peace and National Reconciliation in Somalia as well as the
positive results of the consultations held between the Somali factions in Kenya,
Egypt, Ethiopia and Yemen;
Commending the tremendous efforts made by the
international community in providing relief and humanitarian assistance to the
victims of war and famine in Somalia through effective and coordinated efforts
under the framework of the Security Council;
Encouraging the ongoing efforts of the regional
States and the Organization of African Unity for promoting peace in Somalia;
Having considered the Report of the Secretary General,
(Document No.IS/8-97/PIL/D.7);
Reaffirms its commitment to the restoration and
preservation of the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence of Somalia.
Notes with appreciation the constant efforts made by the
Organization of Islamic Conference to promote peace and national reconciliation
in Somalia, as well as for the alleviation of the suffering
of the Somali people in cooperation with the regional States, the United
Nations, the League of Arab States and the Organization of African Unity, in the
framework of a joint approach and calls for continuation of such efforts
and requests the Secretary General to send a Contact Group to urge
various Somali parties to resume their dialogue with a view to achieving
national reconciliation.
Calls for the convening of an international
conference on peace and national reconciliation on Somalia in accordance with
the relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly, with the participation of
all the Somali parties and all the concerned international and regional
organizations.
Welcomes the signature of the Addis Ababa
Agreement for the establishment of peace and national reconciliation in Somalia.
5.Follows up with interest the on-going meetings in
Cairo of the different Somali parties and heads of Somali factions and calls on
the Somali parties to complete their reconciliation efforts and the agreement
they have reached in this context towards setting up state authorities.
Expresses its appreciation of the initiative taken
by H.E. President Ali Abdullah Saleh of the Republic of Yemen in calling for a
Somali National Reconciliation Conference to be held in Sana’a;
Calls on all Somali factions to positively
respond to the invitation extended by the Republic of Yemen and affirms
the necessity for their effective participation in the national reconciliation
conference in Sana’a in the spirit of Islamic brotherhood so as to achieve
peace and preserve the unity, territorial integrity and independence of Somalia.
Decides to extend its full support to the ongoing efforts of the
regional States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the United Nations,
the League of Arab States and the Organization of African Unity in Somalia.
Expresses its appreciation
to the Member States which have provided relief and humanitarian assistance to
the Somali people and urges them to continue this action.
Urges all Member States to extend financial and material
assistance to Yemen so as to enable it to overcome the problem of the refugees
and to provide them with the means that would ensure their safe return to their
country.
Calls upon the international community, especially
the Member States, to assist in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Somalia
by continuing to provide urgent humanitarian assistance such as food and
medicine in order to enable Somalia to rebuild the institutions and the
educational infrastructures and to absorb all the youth in the general education
schools inside Somalia as well as offer scholarships at the university level in
the universities of Member States.
Calls upon all states, in particular the
neighbouring states, to cooperate in the implementation of the arms embargo
established by Security Council Resolution 733 (1992) and also calls upon
all Somali factions to enter into negotiations for a constructive dialogue for a
peaceful settlement of the problem.
13.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Having taken cognizance of the report submitted by the Secretary
General on the consequences of
Iraqi aggression against the State of Kuwait and the necessity for Iraq to
implement all the relevant Security Council Resolutions (Document
No.IS/8-97/PIL/D.8);
Considering the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter which call
for strengthening Islamic solidarity among Member States;
Taking note of recent
developments in the situation between Iraq and Kuwait;
Mindful of the fundamental interests of the Islamic Ummah and of
Islamic solidarity;
1.Calls upon Iraq to pursue efforts towards the fulfillment
of its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions, for the
establishment of security, peace and stability in the region.
Calls on Iraq to cooperate fully and seriously with the
International Committee of the Red Cross and the Tripartite Committee in Geneva
which was established under its engagements pursuant to Para 2c and Para 3C of
resolution No. 686 (1991) and (30) of resolution No. 687 (1991) pertaining to
urgent release of prisoners and hostages from among Kuwaiti military troops and
civilians and any others so as to put an end to this situation and Para 15 (d)
which relates to return of Kuwaiti properties by Iraq.
Affirms that Iraq, in accepting resolution 686 (1991) and
resolution 687 (1991) is deemed accountable for implementing Para 2-B of
resolution 686 and Para 16 of resolution 687 which involve the responsibility of
Iraq under the relevant Security Council resolutions for reparations in respect
of any direct loss or direct harm, including any offendant environmental
damages, depletion of natural resources or any losses sustained by foreign
governments, their nationals or their companies.
Reaffirms
Security Council resolution 949 which calls on Iraq not to
use again its military or any other forces in an aggressive
or provocative manner to threaten its neighbours or the U.N. operations
in Iraq.
Welcomes Security Council resolution No. 1137 (1997), and calls
on Iraq for full compliance and serious cooperation without conditions with
the Special Commission (UNSCOM) in the fulfillment of its mandate concerning the
elimination of the weapons of mass destruction in accordance with the relevant
resolutions of the Security Council in order to maintain peace and stability in
the region.
Reaffirms respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and
political independence of Iraq, expresses its sympathy with the Iraqi
people and welcomes, in this respect, Security Council resolution No.
1111 (1997) in which the Security Council extended the effect of its resolution
No.986 (1995) for another 6 month
period so as to meet the humanitarian needs and to alleviate the suffering of
the Iraqi people.
Requests the Secretary General to follow-up on the implementation of
this resolution and submit a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic of
Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the occupation
of more than 20% of Azeri territory;
Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one
million Azeri displaced persons and refugees resulting from Armenian
aggression and magnitude and severity of humanitarian problems;
Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular, the
resolution on this matter, adopted by the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference,
held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, from 11 to 13 Rajab, 1415H (13-15
December 1994);
Conscious of the threat posed to international peace and security by
the Armenian aggression;
Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full
implementation of Security Council resolutions;
Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of the
conflict;
Reaffirming all Member States respect for the sovereignty, territorial
integrity and political independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Reaffirming also that acquisition of land by use of force
cannot be recognized.
Noting also the destructive influence of the policy of aggression
of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process in the OSCE framework;
1.Strongly condemns the aggression of the Republic of
Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan.
2.Considers the actions perpetrated against civilian Azeri
population in occupied Azeri territory as crimes against humanity.
3.Strongly condemns looting and destruction of the
archeological cultural and religious monuments on the occupied territories of
Azerbaijan.
4.Strongly demands the strict implementation of the United
Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, immediate
unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied Azeri
territories inter alia Lachin and Shusha regions and strongly urges Armenia to
respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
5.Expresses its concern that Armenia has not yet implemented
demands contained in the UN Security Council resolutions.
6.Calls on the Security Council to recognize the existence
of aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan; take the necessary steps under
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to ensure compliance with its
resolutions; condemn and reverse aggression against the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and decides to take
coordinated action to this end at the United Nations.
7.Urges all States to refrain from providing any supplies of
military arms and equipment to Armenia, which can encourage the aggressor to
escalate the conflict and to continue the occupation of the Azerbaijani
territories. The territory of Member States should not be used for transit of
such supplies.
8.Calls upon Member States, as well as other members of the
international community, to use such effective political and economic measures
as required in order to put an end to Armenian aggression and to occupation of
the Azerbaijani territories.
9.Calls for a just and peaceful settlement of the conflict
between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of respect for the principles of
territorial integrity of states and inviolability of internationally recognized
frontiers.
10.Urges both Armenia and Azerbaijan and all states member
of the Minsk Group to engage constructively in the ongoing OSCE peace process
and refrain from any action that will make it more difficult to reach a peaceful
solution.
11.Reaffirms its total solidarity and support for the
efforts being made by the Government and people of Azerbaijan to defend their
country.
12.Calls for enabling the displaced persons and refugees to
return to their homes in safety, honour and dignity.
13.Expresses its appreciation to all Member States which
have made humanitarian assistance to the refugees and displaced persons and urges
all the others to extend their contributions to these people.
14.Expresses its concern over the severity of humanitarian
problems concerning the existence of more than one million displaced persons and
refugees in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and requests
Member States, the Islamic Development Bank and the other Islamic Institutions
to render urgent financial and humanitarian assistance to the Republic of
Azerbaijan.
15.Considers, that Azerbaijan has the right for appropriate
compensation with regard to damages it suffered, and puts the responsibility for
the adequate compensation of these damages on Armenia.
16.Appreciates the efforts of the Secretary General to
convey to the OSCE Chairman-in-Office the position of Member States on this
matter.
17.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this Resolution
and submit a report to the Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
ON
THE RIGHT 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),
Proceeding
from its belief in the common destiny of Islamic States and in solidarity among
themselves;
Taking
into
consideration the obligation of all states to refrain from the threat or use of
force;
Recalling
all Islamic resolutions which condemned the said aggression and confirmed the
right of Libya to receive just reparations for the material and human losses
resulting from that aggression;
Recalling
also UN
General Assembly Resolution No. 38/41 condemning the aggression and the right of
the Jamahiriya to demand appropriate reparations for the
material and human losses
incurred;
Recalling
also the
General Assembly Document No. A/42/412DD1 dated 27 July, 1987 submitted by the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya concerning the losses;
Referring
to the relevant declarations, communiqués and resolutions adopted by Arab,
African and Non-Aligned Summit Conferences.
1.Reaffirms
the previous resolutions condemning the military aggression perpetrated by the
United States of America against the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya in April 1986.
2.Supports
the right of the Jamahiriya to appropriate reparations for the losses sustained
as a result of the said aggression in accordance with the provisions of UN
General Assembly Resolution No.38/41 of 20 November, 1986.
3.Calls
upon the United States of America to positively respond to UN General
Assembly Resolution No. 38/41 concerning the right of Libya to reparations, to
desist from provocations and threats, and to resort to peaceful means to solve
its differences with the Jamahiriya.
4.Condemns
the United States of America economic boycott measures against Libya and calls
for their cancellation forthwith as they violate international law and
convention.
5.Requests
the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and
submit a report thereon to the Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
ON
CRISIS BETWEEN
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),
Having
considered
the item concerning the current crisis between the Great Socialist People’s
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, on the one hand, and the United States of America, the
United Kingdom and the Republic of France
on the other; and having also
considered the relevant report of the Secretary General;
Guided
by the OIC
Charter which calls for solidarity among the Member States;
Emphasizing
the principles of the Charter of the United Nations which stipulate that all
Member States are committed to refrain from the use or the threat of use of
force in their international relations, and the settlement of their disputes by
peaceful means;
Expressing
deep appreciation of the position and the positive initiatives undertaken by the Great
Jamahiriya aimed at finding a peaceful solution of this crisis acceptable to all
parties and its acceptance of the UN Security Council Resolution No. 731/92;
Referring
to the resolutions of previous Islamic Conferences, the resolutions and
declarations adopted by regional organizations, especially the resolution passed
by the League of Arab States at its 108th Session held in Cairo on 20-21
September 1997 and the declaration adopted by the Summit Conference of the
Organization of African Unity at its 33rd Session held in Harare from 2 to 4
June 1997 and the Final Communiqué of the Twelfth Ministerial Conference of the
Non-Aligned Movement held in New Delhi on 7 and 8 April 1997.
Expressing
its deep concern over the humanitarian and material damages inflicted upon the Libyan
Arab people and the peoples of neighbouring states as a result of the unjust
sanctions imposed in implementation of UN Security Council resolutions
Nos. 748/92 and 883/93;
And
reaffirming
the risks posed by the continuation of this crisis to the security and safety of
this region and their adverse effect on international peace and security.
Expressing
its regret
over the disregarding and neglecting by the other parties concerned of the
initiatives of the Jamahiriya and the constructive efforts exerted by regional
organizations to settle this crisis;
Reiterates
the resolutions of previous Islamic Conferences on solidarity with the Great
Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya which support the latter’s
position and constructive efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the
crisis.
Urges
the three concerned Western States to respond positively to the Libyan
initiatives and regional and international efforts
in order to reach a settlement on the basis of international law and
through dialogue, understanding and respect for national sovereignty.
Supports
the efforts exerted by the League of Arab States and the Organization of African
Unity to persuade the Security Council to accept one of the three options which
they proposed jointly to the Council namely:
(a)To
try the two suspects in a third neutral country to be determined by the Security
Council.
(b)To
try the two suspects at the Headquarters of the International Court of Justice
in the Hague in accordance with Scottish Law by Scottish judges.
(c)To
set up a special criminal court to try the two suspects
at the Headquarters of the International Court of Justice in the Hague.
4.Appeals
to the Security Council to lift the sanctions imposed on the Jamahiriya taking
into consideration the latter’s positive initiatives and the proposals made by
regional organizations included in Paragraph (3) of this resolution.
5.Recommends
the creation of a Coordination Committee between the League of Arab States, the
Organisation of the African Unity and the Oraganisation of the Islamic
Conference in order to undertake appropriate steps with the Security Council so
as to study the modalities for lifting the sanctions imposed on the Great
Jamahiriya.
6.Reaffirms
the importance of a final settlement to the crisis and urges Member
States to intervene promptly with the Security Council for lifting the
sanctions, notably for the following reasons and to facilitate them:
a)Libyan
flights for humanitarian purposes relating to medical treatment, medicine import
and transportation of the dead.
b)Special
flights transporting assistance in kind from the Jamahiriya and other countries.
c)Flights
of religious nature.
d)Flights
relating to the participation of the political leadership and Libyan official
delegations in regional and international meetings.
e)Flights
relating to the extension of necessary support with respect to emergency
equipments and services directly
related to the civil air traffic control, including equipment updating and the
requirements of search, rescue, training and maintenance.
f)Facilitating
acquisition of spare parts for agricultural aviation and desert vehicles used in
monitoring and combating desert locust.
g)Any
measures relating to the freezing of Libyan foreign accounts.
7.Reaffirms
the importance of the performance of Haj which
is a sacred pillar of Islam and an obligation for all Muslims. In this regard,
it is imperative to accord all facilities so that the pilgrims could visit the
holy sites without any hindrance or difficulty and to permit the aircraft
carrying Libyan pilgrims and flights for religious purposes to reach the holy
sites from the Libyan territory and to ensure the passage of the aircraft over
Member States in conformity with international law.
8.Supports
the right of the Great Jamahiriya to demand appropriate reparations for
human and material losses resulting from application of the two aforementioned
Security Council resolutions.
9.Requests
the Secretary General with follow up of the implementation of this resolution
and to submit a report thereon to the Ninth 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Recalling
resolution No.15/24-P of the Twenty-fourth Session of the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers, and U.N. General Assembly resolution No.51/22 titled
“Elimination of Coercive Economic Measures as a Political and Economic
Compulsion”;
Believing
in the
objectives and principles of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic
Conference in strengthening Islamic solidarity among the Member States and
taking the necessary measures to promote peace and security based on justice;
Conforming
with the
general international orientation towards freedom of trade exchanges and
economic transactions;
Reiterating
that the unilateral measures which affect other parties and attempts to impose
the domestic laws on the territories of other countries run counter to the
principles of international law that govern inter-state relations;
1Emphasizes
the principles of the OIC and the UN Charters which stipulate the commitments of
all States to refrain from interfering in domestic affairs of
other States and to resolve their disputes through peaceful means.
2Strongly
rejects any arbitrary, extra-territorial and unilateral measures whether
political or legal applied by one country against another one.
3.Urges
all States to consider the so-called D’Amato law which is against the
international law and norms, as null and void.
4.Calls
upon all States to be vigilant
against such attitude and policies of the United States to the consequences of
which are only to the detriment of peace, stability and welfare of developing
countries.
5.Seriously
urges Member States to take all necessary and effective measures in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter of OIC and Charter of U.N., to
refrain from any action which might undermine international cooperation and
friendly relations between States.
6.Emphasizes
its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Great Socialist
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and sympathizes with their positions against such
acts.
7.Calls
on the Secretary General of the OIC to review the adverse impact of the law
and submit a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Reaffirming the previous resolutions of the Islamic Conferences on the
question of Cyprus which express firm support for the rightful cause of the
Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus who constitutes an integral part of the
Islamic world;
Recalling that in the more than 30 years since the establishment of
UNFYCYP, it has not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of the
Cyprus problem;
Calling for a just political settlement by respecting the
legitimate aspirations of the Turkish Cypriot side;
Emphasizing in this regard the key importance of respecting the
principles of equal political status in the attainment of a freely negotiated
and mutually acceptable solution;
Reiterating its support for the efforts of the UN Secretary General
under his mission of good offices towards a negotiated settlement mutually
acceptable to both sides;
Welcoming in this context, the resumption of direct talks between the
two sides in Cyprus at Troutbeck and Glion and subsequent direct talks in
Nicosia on humanitarian and normalization issues under the auspices of UN
Secretary General’s Representative;
Regretting that outside developments raising the possibility of EU
membership of the Greek Cypriot side have hampered progress at these talks;
Welcoming the fact that the Turkish Cypriot side has accepted the UN
sponsored package of military confidence building currently being discussed
under UNFYCYP auspices;
Calling on the Greek Cypriot side to show a reciprocal constructive
approach by accepting this proposal;
Considering that the excessive rearmament and purchase of S-300
missiles by the Greek Cypriot side further deepen the existing mistrust between
the two sides and constitute a threat to peace and stability in the island and
the region;
Recalling its resolution adopted at the 24th Session of the Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers as well as the resolution adopted by the Seventh
Islamic Summit Conference which decided the enhancement of the participation of
the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus in the Organization of the Islamic
Conference;
Noting in this regard its resolution adopted at the 24th Session
of ICFM as well as resolution
No.14/7-P (IS) adopted by the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference;
Appreciating the economic study on the Turkish Muslim Community of
Cyprus undertaken by the Islamic Development Bank;
Having considered in this context the request of the
Turkish Cypriot side for full membership in the Organization of the Islamic
Conference;
Expressing its solidarity with the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus
and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a just and
mutually acceptable settlement;
Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary General
contained in document No.IS/8-97/PIL/D.12.
1.Reaffirms the total equality of the two parties in Cyprus
as the principle enabling them to live side-by-side in security, peace and
harmony without the one having the ability to exploit, oppress or threaten the
other.
2.Urges the Member States to strengthen effective solidarity
with the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus and to increase and expand their
relations in all fields and in particular in the fields of trade, tourism,
culture, information, investment and sports.
3.Decides to support until the Cyprus problem is solved, the
rightful claim of the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus for the right to be
heard in all international fora where the Cyprus problem comes up for
discussion, on the basis of equality of the two parties in Cyprus.
4.Requests the Secretary General to carry out
the necessary contacts with the Islamic Development Bank with a view to
seeking the ways and means of the latter's assistance for the development
projects of the Turkish Muslim Community of Cyprus.
5.Considers that building of mutual confidence between the
two parties in the island is essential to make progress towards an overall
settlement of the question.
6.Decides to remain seized of the request of the Turkish
Muslim Community of Cyprus for full membership of the OIC.
7.Requests the Secretary General to take all necessary
measures for the implementation of this Resolution and to make further
recommendations as appropriate.
8.Requests further the Secretary General to monitor closely
developments in Cyprus and submit a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Recalling the relevant resolutions of the Islamic Summit and Foreign
Ministers Conferences on the Comorian Island of Mayotte as well as the relevant
UN General Assembly resolutions affirming the territorial unity of the Islamic
Federal Republic of the Comoros which is composed of four Islands:
Grande-Comore, Mayotte, Moheli and
Anjouan;
Bearing in mind the pledges made by France on the eve of
the referendum for self-determination of 22 December 1974 held in the Comoros,
to respect the territorial integrity of the Archipelago on its accession to
independence;
Convinced that a just and lasting solution to the question of Mayotte
is to be found in respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity
of the Comoro Archipelago;
Also bearing in mind the wish expressed by the Government of
France to seek a just solution to the problem;
Taking note of the repeated wish of the Government of the Comoros to
initiate as soon as possible a frank and serious dialogue with the French
Government and the representatives of the inhabitants of Mayotte with a view to
accelerating the return of the Comorian Island of Mayotte to the Islamic Federal
Republic of Comoros;
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 is a serious impediment to the
harmonious economic development of that country;
Bearing in mind also the decisions of the Organization of
African Unity, the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the United Nations 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 Government
in its political and diplomatic efforts to effectively restore the Island to its
natural entity.
Urges the Government of France to accelerate the process of
negotiations with the Government of the Comoros with a view to ensuring the
effective and prompt return of the Island of Mayotte to the Comoros;
Calls upon
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 on the basis of the national unity and territorial integrity of that
country.
5.Rejects any idea of dividing the island into departments,
such idea being contrary to all international resolutions and to the solution of
the problem by means of negotiations in conformity with the will of the
Presidents of France and Comoros.
Invites 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 and to follow the developments in this regard in coordination with
the Secretaries General of the UN and the OAU.
7.Requests the Secretary
General to follow-up the implementation of this resolution and to submit
a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference which emphasize the commitment of the
Islamic Ummah to the consolidation of international peace and security;
Bearing in mind the obligation of all States to act in
conformity with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter;
Noting the UN General Assembly resolutions 49/201 of 23 December
1994, 50/190 of December 1995 and 51/111 of 12 December 1996;
Expressing serious concern over the alarming increase in human rights
violations in Kosova by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(Serbia and Montenegro), continuing and systematic harassment, persecution,
intimidation of Albanian citizens, imprisonment of members of political parties,
human rights workers, journalists, brutalities, arbitrary charges, seizures,
arrests, forced eviction, torture, ill-treatment
of detainees, even killings, discrimination in the administration of justice,
arbitrary dismissal of civil servants, elimination of Albanian language from
educational system, closing of
schools and universities, as well
as other cultural and scientific institutions and, as a result, forcing
Albanians to involuntary emigrate, without any guarantees to return, thus
pursuing ethnic cleansing of Kosova;
Expressing further concern that these massive and systematic
violations of all human and political rights pose a threat to peace and security
in the region.
Noting that the re-establishment of international presence in
Kosova to monitor and investigate the situation is fundamental in preventing the
situation in Kosova from deteriorating into a violent conflict;
Condemns strongly the large-scale repression, measures of
discrimination and violations of human rights against the defenseless Albanian
population committed by authorities of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia
and Montenegro), aimed at forcing Albanians to leave their land.
2.Calls on the international community to take all necessary
measures to bring to an immediate end all human rights violations against
Albanians in Kosova, and revoke all discriminatory legislation, in particular
that which has entered into force since 1989.
3.Calls for the
establishment of genuine democratic institutions in Kosova, including the
parliament, government and judiciary as the best means of protecting the human,
political and national rights of the Albanian population and preventing the
escalation of conflict; reopen all the educational, cultural and scientific
institutions of the Albanians; release all political prisoners in Kosova;
commence the internationally brokered dialogue with the representatives of
Albanians in Kosova.
4.Requests the Secretary General to hold consultations with
the relevant international organizations to address the crisis in Kosova.
5.Recommends that all Member States take action at the UN
General Assembly and at UN Commission on Human Rights and other international
fora to promote the human rights of the population of Kosova.
6.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Recalling Resolutions No.36/19-P, 19/20-P, 16/21-P, 17/22-P, 16/23-P
and 19/24-P adopted by the Nineteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-first, Twenty-second,
Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers and Resolution No.17/7-P(IS) of the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference
on the developments taking place in the world, especially in Eastern and Central
Europe and their effects on the Islamic World as well as the Dakar Declaration
adopted by the Sixth Islamic Summit;
Recognizing
that the current international situation is characterized by
instability and uncertainty, especially for the developing countries;
Being aware that the present situation requires the Islamic States to
contribute effectively towards the establishment of a New World Order based on
justice and equality for all, which should be an objective of Joint Islamic
Action within the framework of the OIC;
Having taken cognizance
of
the current developments in the world in general and in Eastern and Central
Europe and Central Asia in particular in the political, economic and social
fields, and the repercussions thereof on the Muslim Ummah;
Deeply concerned over the situation in the Balkans
arising from Serbian aggressive and expansionist policies which threaten the
peace and security of the region as a whole;
Taking note of the fact that developments in Eastern and Central Europe
in the political, economic and social fields and the growing interdependence
between East and West have led to increase in the flow of financial resources to
East European countries with implications for the Islamic world;
Expressing concern over the immigration of and the settlement of
European and other nationals of the Jewish faith in the occupied Arab and
Palestinian territories.
Reaffirms the need to maintain and promote ties of friendship and
cooperation between the Islamic world and the countries of Eastern and Central
Europe on the basis of mutual interests.
2.Expresses the
hope that strengthening of economic relations between Eastern
and Western Europe would not affect the order of priorities in respect of
economic cooperation and trade exchanges between those countries and Islamic
countries, nor have a negative impact on the flow of financial resources
extended by the advanced countries, whether Eastern or Western, for financing
development in Muslim and Third world countries.
3.Also Expresses the hope that the States of Eastern and
Western Europe and other States respect and protect the Islamic identity of the
Muslim communities and/or Muslim minorities living in their countries and their
right to practice freely their language, religion and culture.
4. Warns against the perilous consequences of the transfer
and settlement of European and other nationals of Jewish faith in the occupied
Arab and Palestinian territories, and its negative impact on the peace process,
all of which increase tension in the Middle East region and threaten
international peace and security.
Requests
the Secretary
General to closely monitor the political and economic situation in Eastern and
Central European countries with special reference to the condition of Muslims
and Muslim communities in these countries and present regular reports to the OIC
Meetings. The effect of the situation on Muslim countries may also be indicated,
alongwith recommendations and proposed action by Member States.
Calls on the Secretary General to visit the region from time to time
to contact the governments and members of the Muslim communities to ascertain
their condition and enlighten them about the OIC.
Also requests that the Islamic Development Bank may, in association with
international/regional financial institutions, draw up a study of the economic
circumstances of the region, Western concerns and interests, and their
implications for the Muslim countries. They may make recommendations on
possibilities of interaction of their economies with the Member States.
Recommends that Member States, belonging to the two regions, may be
included in the meetings of the Reflection Committee so as to obtain meaningful
inputs in the proceedings of the Committee.
Approves the recommendations contained in the Report of the Meeting
of the Reflection Committee entrusted with the subject of the new developments
in the international situation, specially in Central and Eastern Europe
and other
regions (RC/5-97/Rep.1) and calls
upon the
Member States to cooperate and contribute by implementing these
proposals and recommendations.
Invites the Reflection Committee to continue to hold regular
experts meetings to follow up the developments in the international situation,
especially in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia and requests
the Reflection Committee to hold annual Ministerial Meetings, if possible,
during the Coordination Meeting in New York.
Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of the resolution and submit a report thereon to 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 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Recalling the resolve of Member States expressed in accordance with
the Charter of the Organization of 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 Organization of the Islamic Conference, especially the objectives of
promoting Islamic solidarity among Member States and strengthening their
capacity to safeguard their security, sovereignty, independence and national
rights;
Stressing the right of every Member State to maintain its national
security, sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Recalling all previous resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences
of Foreign Ministers on this
subject;
Recalling also resolution 44/51
of the UN General Assembly entitled "Protection and Security of
Small States" adopted by the 44th Session of the UN General Assembly in
1989;
Reaffirming the importance of the establishment of peace and security
in the Islamic world and the consolidation of the climate of mutual confidence
and solidarity between the Islamic countries as well as their cooperation in all
fields;
Reaffirming the right of any Member State to preserve its national
security and territorial integrity;
Bearing in mind
the
recommendations and proposals of the inter-governmental experts' group set up to
study this matter;
Taking into account the rapid and profound changes taking
place in the system of international relations and its impact on different
regions and states throughout the world and particularly across the Islamic
world;
Considering 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 as constituting a serious threat to the security
of Islamic States and world peace;
Expressing its deep concern at the threats to the security of Member
States and proliferation of crises and conflicts affecting Islamic countries and
peoples as well as at the threats and challenges to the solidarity of the
Islamic Ummah in all spheres of life and reaffirming the necessity to
safeguard the Islamic values and identity;
Recalling the provisions of the Dakar Declaration adopted by the
Sixth Islamic Summit which affirms the resolve of Member States to contribute
actively towards the establishment of a New International Order based on peace
and progress and respect for international legality and capable of guaranteeing
justice and equality for all;
Determined to vigorously oppose foreign domination, aggression, alien
occupation, 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;
Emphasizing the absolute right of each Member State to preserve its
natural resources and to use them for the benefit, welfare and progress of their
people;
Also taking note of the report submitted by the
Intergovernmental Group of Experts on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic
States which was constituted by the Secretary General in implementation of
Resolution 18/7-P (IS) of the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference;
Further taking note of the report submitted by the Second
Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Group of Experts held in Jeddah on 23 October
1996 pursuant to Resolution No. 17/23-P;
1.Reiterates that the security of each Muslim country is the
concern of all Islamic countries.
2.Reaffirms further the determination of Member States to
encourage the initiatives aimed at building confidence and security at the
bilateral or sub-regional levels in conformity with the provisions and
principles contained in the Dakar Declaration wherever and whenever
appropriate;.
3.Recognizes that small states are particularly vulnerable
to external threats and acts of interference in their internal affairs.
4.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 Charters of the
Organization of the
Islamic Conference and of the United Nations and as stipulated in
the Dakar Declaration.
5.Reaffirms the permanent and full sovereignty of the
Islamic countries and peoples over their natural resources and economic
activities.
6.Expresses the determination of the Member States to
preserve and promote Islamic values in all spheres of life especially those of
solidarity and mutual respect;
7.Reaffirms the need for respect of the principles of
international law concerning the sovereignty, political independence 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 prerequisites for the security of
Islamic States.
8.Approves the report of the Second Inter-governmental
Expert Group Meeting entrusted to reflect on the security and solidarity of
Member States as well as the proposals and recommendations contained therein. It
recommends to Member States to implement them and requests the
Group to continue to follow up developments relating to the question of security
and solidarity of Member States and to report thereon to the Twenty-fifth
Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
9.Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the
implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Ninth
Session of the Islamic Summit
Conference.