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RESOLUTIONS ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ADOPTED BY THE NINTH SESSION OF THE ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE, SESSION OF PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT “AL-AQSA INTIFADA”
DOHA, STATE OF QATAR,
16-17 SHABAN 1421H
12-13 NOVEMBER, 2000
I. ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
On Economic Problems Facing the Member States
On Supporting the Reforms of the International Financial Architecture.
On Strengthening the Multilateral Trading System.
On Implications of the Establishment of Regional and International Economic Groupings on the Islamic World Including the Introduction of Single European Currency, the EURO.
On Economic Problems of the Least Developed and Land-Locked Member States.
On Eradication of Poverty in the Least Developed and Low-Income OIC Member States.
On External Debt of African and Other Islamic Member States of the OIC.
On Need for Enhancement of Economic Relations among Member States in the Light of Current Changes in the World Economy.
On Economic Problems of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, of the Syrian Citizens in the Occupied Syrian Golan Heights, and of the Lebanese Citizens in Occupied South Lebanon and the Western Bekka formerly under occupation.
On Assistance to Member States Stricken by Drought and Natural Calamities.
On Economic and Social Losses for Great Jamahiriya as a Result of the Security Council Resolutions No. 748/92 and 883/93.
On Supporting the Efforts of South Asian OIC Member States to
Counteract the Implications of the Economic and Financial Crisis.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Lebanon.
Resolution No.14/9-E (IS)On Assistance to Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On Economic Assistance to Republic of Somalia.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Guinea in the Face of Refugee Influx from Liberia and Sierra Leone.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Sierra Leone.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Albania.
On Economic Assistance to Afghanistan.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Uganda.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
On Economic Assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic.
On Assistance to the Kashmiri People.
Resolution No.24/9-E (IS)On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Yemen.
On Economic Assistance to the State of Palestine.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Mozambique.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Tajikistan.
On Alleviating the Effects of Floods and Torrential Rains in Sudan.
On Economic Assistance to the Republic of Djibouti.
On Humanitarian Assistance to the Chechniyan People.
Resolution No.31/9-E (IS)On Activities under the Auspices of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC).
On Cooperation in the Field of Tourism.
On Status of the Signing and Ratification of Agreements and Statutes on Economic Cooperation.
On the Activities of the OIC Subsidiary Organs and Specialised Institutions Active in the Economic and Trade Fields.
On the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
On Affiliated Institutions of the OIC Operating in the Field of Economy and Commerce.
On Establishment of an Islamic Common Market.
On Role of the Islamic Ummah in the 21st Century
On the Establishment of an International Islamic Stock Exchange Union.
On the Increase of the Capital Stock of the Islamic Development Bank.
II. SCEINCE AND TECHNOLOGY
on the Environmental problems in the Islamic world including Israeli practices and their effects on the environment in the occupied Palestinian territories, in the occupied Syrian Golan and in Lebanese territories previously occupied by Israel.
on the situation in regions of the Islamic world affected by environmental disasters, in particular in the basin of the Aral sea and the region of Semipalatinsk.
on the Role of science and technology in the socio-economic development of the Member States
on Cooperation among Member States in controlling epidemic diseases affecting man, fauna and the flora.
on Drug and psychotropic substance abuses and their illegal production, processing and trafficking.
on the Environment, sustainable development and ways and means of resolving problems relating to environment and health.
on the Activities of Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH).
on the Implementation of the strategy for developing science and technology in the Islamic States.
on activities of the Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhaka.
on the Ongoing Negotiations at the Sixth Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP6)
on Environment from an Islamic Perspective
RESOLUTIONS ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS RESOLUTION NO. 1/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC PROBLEMS FACING THE MEMBER STATES.
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 1/8-E(IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Tehran;
Also recalling Resolution No. 1/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Further recalling Resolution No. 6/24-E of the 24th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, in which Member States were invited to reinforce Sub-Regional and Regional Markets and relaunch the existing economic integration projects among themselves;
Having considered with particular attention the results of the Uruguay Round on multilateral negotiations which led to the establishment of the World Trade Organisation.
Noting that globalization and increasing liberalization have made the external environment for development crucial, particularly since OIC Member States have become more vulnerable to the intense competition and unpredictable fluctuations in international trade, instability in the financial and monetary flows as well as to the changes in technology;
Noting with concern that the world economy faces periodical severe fluctuations and crises in some regions the effects of which spill over globally due to the solid links between economies. This has had an impact on international currencies and money market and therefore the economy at large.
Stressing the urgency for the international community to work for a global approach towards financial crisis.
Aware of the need to improve the capacities and modalities of the International financial institutions, with regard to the prevention, management and resolution of international financial crises in a timely and effective manner.
Aware of the fact that, as a result of the current trends of globalization and liberalization, a large number of OIC Member States are bearing a disproportionate share of the adjustment burden;
Recognizing that the effective implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements would necessitate a certain measure of adaptation in the economic and administrative structures of the Member States to safeguard their interests and to take maximum advantage of the opportunities to be created thereby.
Further aware of the need to further strengthen cooperation and coordination among OIC Member States to ensure expansion in their Inter-Islamic trade taking into account the relevant resolutions of the 54th UNGA and the position of the OIC Member States in this respect;
Having taken cognizance with appreciation of the studies prepared by SESRTCIC on world economic developments and OIC Member States and ICDT on intra-Islamic trade;
Welcomes the efforts made by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry to organise a Conference on Arab Free Trade Zone with the objective of intensifying economic cooperation and greater integration between Arab and other Islamic countries;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the matter,
1. Reiterates urgent need to take practical steps to ensure economic integration among the OIC Member States with the ultimate objective of establishing an Islamic Common Market or any other form of economic integration, on a step-by-step basis, among OIC Member States, and commends the efforts exerted by the Arab Economic and Social Council to create a major Arab free trade zone and other similar initiatives namely, the ECO, SEACO, ECOWAS, CEMAC and CEMAO.
2.Underlines the need to devise ways and means to minimize the adverse effects of the globalization on the economies of the Islamic world as well as to enable them to harness opportunities provided by globalization.
3. Calls on the international community to adopt appropriate measures to ensure that the benefits of globalization are shared by all countries on an equal basis so as to ensure balanced advantages and obligations of developing including OIC member countries.
4.Calls upon the developed countries for further liberalization and increased access for the products and services where developing countries have a comparative advantage, and access to transfer of technology on concessional terms and have access to investment and technology.
5. Urges Member States to pursue efforts aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and economic policy coordination among them so as to maximize the complementarities in their economies and avoid further marginalization.
6.Urges also Member States to coordinate their efforts aimed at making the necessary contacts with the concerned international parties and organizations so as to safeguard the economic interests of Member States and not to prejudice their exports of various commodities and materials.
7.Calls on developed countries to create a more practical, equitable and transparent environment enabling developing countries to implement their structural adjustment programmes to enable them to achieve sustainable development and urges them to support the Common Fund established by UNCTAD with a view to stabilizing raw material prices.
8.Notes with appreciation that the exchange of views on current world economic issues are being regularly conducted during the annual sessions of the COMCEC which constitute valuable occasions for the Member States to share their experiences and coordinate their positions on these issues.
9.Notes with concern the extraterritorial application by a number of developed countries of local legislation which adversely affects foreign investments in other countries, including the OIC Member States. Rejects all coercive measures, which are null and void from the perspective of international law; and calls upon the international community to put an end to such biases which impede the establishing of cooperation in the economic and commercial fields between countries which intend to do so.
10.Agrees on the need to closely monitor the implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreement and requests the General Secretariat and related OIC Institutions to study new and emerging trends and report making proposals to implement technical assistance programmes to assist those Member States which might have difficulties in responding to the new challenges.
11.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 2/9-E(IS)
ON SUPPORTING THE REFORMS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 2/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recognising that the causes of the recent East Asian financial crisis was not only rooted in the macroeconomic vulnerabilities in several of the affected economies but was also caused by weaknesses in the current arrangements that govern the international financial system;
Accepting that the crisis had brought about severe economic and social consequences to the affected countries and that to prevent future vulnerabilities, steps have been taken to improve their macroeconomic management, enhance transparency and disclosure, as well as, increase corporate governance and draw up policies to strengthen their financial systems;
Recalling that a high degree of agreement has been achieved in these fora on ways to reform the international financial architecture, particularly in the critical areas of strengthening financial systems, enhancing transparency and disclosure and improving the approaches to crisis prevention and resolution, including by involving the private sector and improved coordination between the international financial institutions;
Further accepting that weaknesses in the arrangements that make up the international monetary system have allowed excessive risk taking, imprudent investor behaviour and speculative activities;
1.Appreciates the contributions and efforts made by the various fora such as the G-7, APEC, ASEAN, the G-15, the G-20 as well as the international financial and regulatory bodies such as the IMF, World Bank, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to strengthen the international financial architecture;
2.Underscores the importance of developing an orderly and strengthened international financial system, the reforms of the international financial architecture should aim at addressing the fundamental weaknesses of the free market system and the inherent instability of the international financial system through achieving the following:
a) avoid disruptive destabilising capital flows to maximise benefits from globalised capital markets, thereby minimising risk;
b) contain the adverse impact of currency trading especially on small economies;
c) mitigate occurence of future crisis;
d) limit the contagion effect of any crisis; and
e) achieve symmetry in good behaviour of governments and the private sector.
3.Stresses the need to maintain the momentum for reforming the global financial architecture and avoid dampening the enthusiasm for this approach in the light of positive impressions derived from the current indicators in world economy.
4.Agrees that there remains vital work to be completed, especially in the areas of exchange rate regimes, liberalisation of the capital account, use of capital controls, regulation of hedge funds and currency trading, and the conduct of credit rating agencies;
5.Urges that in those areas where recommendations have received broad support, developing, emerging and developed countries expedite the implementation of these proposals so as to enhance global financial stability, and more importantly promote sustainable growth and welfare;
6.Calls for developing and emerging market economies to be effectively represented in the consultations now underway, as a more inclusive process is the only way to give moral authority to collective decision-making on the reforms of the international financial architecture; and
7.Calls for a greater participation of private sector in the prevention and resolution of financial crisis and the need for standards of transparency and disclosure of economic and financial information to be applied equally to the public and private sectors.
8.Takes note with appreciation of the study prepared and submitted by SESRTCIC on the subject.
9.Requests the SESRTCIC, Ankara, to follow-up and study the matter, particularly from the point of view of its implications for the OIC Member States and submit periodic reports to the annual session of the COMCEC and thereafter to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (ICFM).
10.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 3/9-E(IS)
ON STRENGTHENING THE MULTILATERAL TRADING SYSTEM
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 6/8-E(IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 3/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Reaffirming Member States' commitment to progressive trade liberalisation and cooperation in strengthening the multilateral trading system;
Recalling the related decisions of the COMCEC which have the subject on its agenda as a permanent item;
Appreciating the efforts of IDB and ICDT in assisting and appraising the Member States on matters related to WTO.
Recognising that the effective functioning of the multilateral trading system is pivotal in contributing towards enhancing growth and development;
Taking note that the Third WTO Ministerial Conference held in Seattle from 30 November to 3 December 1999, and the fact that the WTO has thus failed to adopt such measures as to resolve problems of concern to the developing countries for implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements;
Desiring that the multilateral trading system provide equitable benefits for all members through trade liberalisation and fair rules;
1.Calls on OIC Member States who have acceded to the WTO to support and facilitate negotiations for the accession of the other Member States which have not yet joined the WTO.
2.Urges the WTO and its Member States to:
i.facilitate the accession of all States to membership to ensure its globalization in decision-making, emphasize the importance of clarity and transparency of membership procedure, and avoid requiring states wishing to adhere to meet unfair requirements or conditions beyond the commitments of member states with equal status on the development scale;
ii.stress the need to ensure that political considerations should not impede the process of accession to WTO;
iii.accord priority and urgency in addressing implementation problems;
iv.ensure that the agenda for further negotiations remains focused, balanced and manageable, taking into account the limited resources and the level of development of many developing countries, in particular the LDCs;
v.strengthen the development dimension in multilateral trade agreements, including operationalizing the special and differential treatment provisions such as extending the transitional period in implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreement;
vi.reject the inclusion of non-trade issues, such as labour and environmental standards, into the work programme of the WTO, given its detrimental effects to the evolution of a just, free and fair trading environment as reiterated by most WTO members;
vii.ensure the availability of sufficient resources for technical cooperation activities to assist developing countries implement WTO agreements and decisions
viii.review the structure of the decision making process of the WTO to ensure greater transparency of the WTO process and ensuring effective participation of members in this process;
ix.ensure that technical assistance by WTO shall also contribute to capacity building in developing countries, in patrticular the LDCs.
3.Commends the IDB for its sincere efforts to raise awareness among OIC member states of the wide-ranging impact of the Uruguay Round agreements on economies. In this respect, it calls on the IDB to intensify its efforts to reinforce the building of the capabilities of member states including its negotiating capabilities and preparing them fully for the negotiations of the coming multilateral trade exchange system in the context of the WTO.
4.Urges the UNCTAD to undertake studies on the necessary measures to bring about a balance in cost and benefits for the developing countries in adopting the new trade and economic regimes taking into account their different levels of development and ability to compete.
5.Calls on Member States to consolidate their efforts and coordinate their position in international organizations, in particular in WTO, World Bank and IMF.
6.Requests the ICDT as well as other competent organs of the OIC to further consider the matter and submit periodic reports to the COM`CEC and the related OIC fora.
7.Requests the OIC General Secretariat to convey the resolution to the WTO Director General and the Director General of UNCTAD and to report the developments arising therefrom, to Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 4/9-E(IS)
ON IMPLICATIONS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC GROUPINGS ON THE ISLAMIC WORLD, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF A SINGLE
EUROPEAN CURRENCY, THE EURO
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 2/8-E(IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference
Recalling also Resolution No. 4/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Noting with appreciation studies and reports submitted by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries, the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade and the Islamic Development Bank on this subject to the 16th Session of the COMCEC;
Having examined the Implications of the establishment of regional and international economic groupings and their impact on economic relations between the Member States of these economic groupings and the Islamic States including the launching of the Euro;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General in this respect,
1.Notes with appreciation that “Implications of Regional Economic Groupings, particularly the European Union for the economies of the Member States” was the theme for the Exchange of Views Session which was organized during the 13th Session of COMCEC held from 1-4 November 1997.
2.Urges Member States to intensify trade exchanges between them and to work seriously on removing the obstacles which impede progress in this area.
3.Calls upon Member States to emphasize cooperation more in terms of project oriented integration arrangements.
4.Emphasizes the necessity to give priority to cooperation in the area of physical infrastructure, such as transport and communications, as well as in research, training and technology in these regional arrangements.
5.Requests the developed countries giving preferences to OIC Member States under various schemes to examine the erosion that is likely to occur in these preferences as a result of the implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements and to consider restoring these losses by other trade concessions or forms of compensation.
6.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 5/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF THE LEAST DEVELOPED AND LAND-LOCKED MEMBER STATES
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 3/8-E(IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 5/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Expressing its profound concern over the serious economic problems faced by the Least-Developed Member States and noting with disappointment the slow progress in the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the 1990, in particular the sharp decline in Official Development Assistance (ODA);
Expressing concern over the lack of access by the Least Developed Member States to private financial flows, and noting with regret the diminishing shares of these countries in official capital flows.
Expressing concern over the sharp decline in the prices of the raw materials produced and exported by the least developed countries; as well as for the marginalisation of the LDCs in the world economy.
Having taken note with satisfaction that the Islamic donor countries continued to provide significant external aid and that the amount of aid distributed to the least developed countries exceeded 0.15 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product;
Notes with appreciation the efforts of UNCTAD in favour of the Least Developed and Land-locked countries and its useful annual Reports on the Least Developed Countries and the Trade and Development Report.
Expressing satisfaction with the IDB's efforts for the extension of assistance to the Least Developed Countries and for the opening of a special account for them as approved by the IDB's Board of Governors at its Seventeenth Annual Session held in Tehran in November 1992;
Noting with appreciation the study prepared and presented by SESRTCIC on the Problems of Least Developed and Land-locked Member States;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Emphasizes the importance of achieving reductions in the outstanding debt of the Least Developed Countries to sustainable levels through debt-relief measures, particularly the flexible applications of the eligibility criteria of the HIPC initiative, and making all Least Developed Countries eligible under the initiative, in order to help relieve their financial burdens, enhance their credit-worthiness and improve their external financial prospects.
2.Welcomes the decision of the UN General Assembly at its 53rd Session to convene the Third United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries at a high level in the year 2001.
3.Calls upon all Governments, inter-governmental and multilateral institutions, in particular UNCTAD which is the focal agency for the preparation of the conference, to take appropriate steps to ensure that adequate preparations are made for the Conference and to participate effectively in the above-mentioned preparatory meetings and the conference itself.
4.Requests all concerned organs, organizations and bodies of the UN System including regional commissions and other international and multilateral institutions, to make, within their respective competence, substantive contributions and proposals for further action as submissions to the preparatory process of the conference.
5.Appeals to the international community, and particularly to the developed countries to fully and efficiently implement the Programme of Action in this regard and the provisions of other UN resolutions, in particular those contained in UNCTAD IX and recommendations contained in the report of the High Level Inter-governmental Meeting on the Mid-term Global Review of the Implementation of Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the 1990s held in New York from September 25 to October 6, 1995.
6.Calls upon the international community, to help the LDCs to progressively integrate themselves into the world economy and strengthen LDC's capacity to participate in the multilateral trading system, including facilitating accession to WTO by those LDC's which are not already members.
7. Urges developed countries to increase their contributions and initiate new means within the framework of the International Development Strategy and to follow the example of countries who converted the debts contracted by the least developed countries into grants in order to facilitate the implementation of the structural adjustment measures undertaken by these countries.
8.Expresses concern at the declining trend in the quantity of ODA to the LDCs and stresses the importance of increasing Official Development Assistance (ODA)
granted by the developed countries in favour of the developing countries in general and the Least Developed Countries in particular and appeals to the Member States to continue their Official Development Assistance.
9.Notes with satisfaction the efforts of some Member States to extend assistance in the technical, financial, food and other forms to the least developed Member States and hopes that such assistance will continue.
10. Appreciating the efforts of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in initiating a proposal of activating private sector in Islamic Least Developed Countries and Land-locked countries by establishing a Network of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in these countries.
11.Notes that the OIC Secretary General has set up a Task Force comprising representatives of the OIC General Secretariat, IDB, ICDT, ICCI and some selected OIC country Chambers in accordance with Resolution 5/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
12.Calls upon the land-locked countries, their transit neigbours and donor counties to implement measures to strengthen further their cooperative and collaborative efforts in dealing with the transit problems in accordance with the Global Framework for Transit Transport Cooperation between Land-locked and Transit Developing Countries and Donor Countries.
13. Recognizes the necessity to respond effectively to the needs of Land-locked and transit countries so as to allow them to develop their transport infrastructure and develop road network, so as to facilitate their trade.
14.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 6/9-E(IS)
ON ERADICATION OF POVERTY IN THE LEAST DEVELOPED AND LOW-INCOME OIC MEMBER STATES
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 4/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 6/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Expressing its concern over the prevalence of poverty and its tragic dimensions which should be checked in time;
Reiterating the need to give special attention to the eradication of poverty, notably in the Least Developed and Low-income Islamic countries;
Acting in conformity with Islamic rules and precepts as well as the OIC Charter and moved by the spirit of Islamic solidarity;
Noting that Micro-Credit programmes by providing access to small capital, contribute towards eradication of poverty through generating productive self-employment, ensuring social and human development, and promoting participatory processes in the societies;
Noting the support to micro-credit extended by various Summits and other high level meetings and noting further that the international community is observing the period 1997-2006 as the first United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty.
Recognizing that in the process of globalization, the marginalization of many developing countries and particularly the least developed among them have created constraints to the efforts to eradicate poverty;
Noting with appreciation the study prepared and submitted by SESRTCIC on “Eradication of Poverty in the Least Developed and Low-income OIC Member States”;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General on this matter;
1.Reaffirms that the eradication of poverty in all Member States before the end of the next decade should constitute a common objective of OIC Member States.
2. Confirms the link between the acute nature of the poverty phenomenon and the distortion of the socio-economic structures, marginalization in the global economy, and deterioration of terms of trade, due to the inappropriate international conditions, particularly those relating to the requisites of economic growth and development.
3.Urges the developed Industrial States and International institutions to take specific measures for the fulfilment of the commitments made at the World Social Summit, held in Copenhagen, as well as other international fora so as to enable the Least Developed Member States to attain this objective.
4.Encourages incorporation of micro-credit schemes in the strategy of poverty eradication and implementation of related recommendations as reflected in the Plan of Action adopted in the Micro-Credit Summit held from 2-4 February 1997 which launched a global movement to reach 100 million of the world's poorest families for self-employment and other financial and business services by the year 2001.
5. Reaffirms that a favourable international economic environment taking into account the requirements of developing countries, within the framework of the concessions to be granted to them in terms of financial and technical assistance and investment resources; and also, of their access to international markets, raw materials price stability and appropriate structural programmes, is necessary for the success of the struggle being waged by LDCs and low income countries to help them eradicate poverty.
6.Appeals to developed countries that have not yet done so to achieve as soon as possible the agreed target of 0.7% of the GNP for overall official development assistance and, to achieve the 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of GNP for the least developed countries.
7.Urges the LDCs and low income countries to play in a more coordinated manner a more active role in international for a dealing with the eradication of poverty.
8. Requests Member States to intensify implementation of technical cooperation programmes among themselves with a view to improving the health educational, human and housing conditions as well as other basic needs of their respective population.
9.Encourages Member States and competent OIC organs and institutions, particularly the IDB, to support the on-going development programmes of OIC Least Developed Countries and the low income ones, with a view to strengthening their local technical capabilities creating production and job opportunities.
10.Stresses the importance of effective national, financial, monetary, commercial and budgetary policies in the mobilization of national resources making it possible to combat poverty.
11.Reaffirms the need to give special priority, in particular, in the Least Developed and poorer Member States.
12.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO.7/9-E(IS)
ON EXTERNAL DEBT OF AFRICAN AND OTHER ISLAMIC MEMBER STATES OF THE OIC
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 5/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 7/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Expressing its deep anxiety over the external debts of the developing Member States which have been increasing at an alarming rate for the last few years;
Noting with concern the growing debt-servicing problems of externally indebted developing countries as constituting an element adversely affecting their development efforts;
Noting with satisfaction that the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has written off the official debt of a certain number of least developed/landlocked and/or Sahelian Member States;
Appreciating the initiative of His Highness the Emir of the State of Kuwait, who as Chairman of the Fifth Session of the Organization of the Islamic Summit Conference, declared in his speech to the UN General Assembly on 27/9/1990 that in order to alleviate the burden of indebtedness of the developing States, the State of Kuwait took the initiative of writing off the interests due on development loans extended to developing States;
Also expressing its appreciation for the efforts made by His Majesty the King Hassan II, may Allah rest his soul in peace, Chairman of the Seventh Islamic Summit and the Secretary General in the framework of the implementation of the resolutions of the Seventh Islamic Summit on the debt of OIC Member States;
Noting with appreciation the study prepared and submitted by SESRTCIC on “The External Debt Situation of Sub-Saharan African OIC Member States”;
Having also taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Appeals to international creditors as well as to international financial institutions to continue adopting every necessary measure to cut down the debt of OIC
Member States, in particular through staggered settlement of debts, deferred amortization, reduced and favourable interest rates or swapping debts for financing various development projects.
2.Takes note of the initiatives adopted by the G-8, during its Okinawa Summit meeting, in order to alleviate the debt burden of the most impoverished countries.
3.Reaffirms the urgent need for effective, equitable, development-oriented and durable solutions to the external debt and debt-servicing problems of developing countries, and to help them exit from the rescheduling process.
4.Expresses its appreciation for the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs) debt relief initiative and urges that all the LDCs be made eligible for benefit under this initiative.
5.Notes with concern that only nine countries so far have reached decision points under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative and in this regard, calls for its accelerated implementation in order to enable more eligible countries to benefit from the initiative.
6.Welcomes the extension of the entry deadline of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative to the year 2000 to enable more eligible countries to reach decision points and, in this connection, urges liberalisation of access procedure and also calls for accelerated implementation of the Initiative.
7.Urges that approach in the debt settlement should cover all types of debt, including multilateral debt, and all indebted developing countries, and incorporate measures aimed at a once-and-for all reduction arrangement to reduce their debt burden to a scale that would allow them to resume their economic growth and development.
8.Expresses its gratitude to Member States which have already responded favourably to the above request and appeals to Member States to continue the transfer of capital through grants and concessionary loans to Member States, especially to the least developed, the land-locked and/or Sahelian countries.
9Renews the call made to the international community, especially the developed countries, to offer substantial reduction or cancellation of African debts and lowering of the burden of servicing charges while ensuring that this process is combined with the flow of fresh and considerable finances at soft-terms, to African countries.
10.Appeals to those Member States that have not yet done so and to industrialized countries and international organizations to implement the resolution of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on the external debt of OIC Member States.
11.Supports the Cairo Declaration adopted by the First Summit Conference of Africa-Europe, held in Cairo, from 3-4 April, 2000, in calling on donors to expedite translating their promises into real commitments to alleviate the debt burden urgently and on deep and wide ranging scale for the group of dest-burdened poor countries.
12.Calls on bilateral and multilateral debtors to examine the procedures and mechanisms currently being proposed to alleviate the debt burden in accordance with means of debt-burdened poor countries, and indebted, medium-income countries in order to able to service their debts in the context of the special objectives related to their development and progress as well as the necessary resources for eradicating poverty.
13.Appeals also to Member States which are donors to use their influence with the International Donor Community to take initiatives to overcome the external debt burden of OIC developing and least developed Member States, with regard to implementing this resolution.
14.Appreciates the efforts of those Member States which have been implementing stringent macro-economic and external debt management policies to alleviate the adverse effects of the developments in the world economic and financial situation.
15.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 8/9-E (IS)
ON NEED FOR ENHANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC RELATIONS AMONG MEMBER STATES IN THE LIGHT OF THE CURRENT CHANGES IN THE WORLD ECONOMY
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 6/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 8/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Reaffirming the relevance of both the new Strategy and the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation among Member States, endorsed at the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference, and underlining in this respect, the dynamic and constructive role played by the President of the Republic of Turkey in chairing the COMCEC's proceedings;
Stressing the importance of collaboration among OIC Member States in implementing the strategy and the Plan of Action;
Realizing the rapid evolution of the world economy towards increased globalization and integration as well as the challenges embodied in the constitution of powerful economic blocs and by the growing liberalization of world trade;
Bearing in mind the existence of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as well as the important impacts of the Uruguay Round Agreements and recent global pacts on the developing World in general and on the OIC Member States in particular and recognizing in this respect the need for more cooperation and coordination among OIC Member States to ensure that their share in the world trade will be increased respectively;
Emphasising the importance of ensuring univesality of Free Trade and convinced that as a result of the WTO, trade relations between Member States should take into account the framework of the rights and obligations provided for by the new trade rules contained in the Final Act of the Uruguay Round, and the relevant arrangements therein.
Taking note with satisfaction of the reports submitted by the SESRTCIC, ICDT, IDB, and ICCI.
Having considered the report of the Secretary General,
1.Takes note with appreciation of all the decisions taken by the COMCEC relating to the Strategy and the Plan of Action for the strengthening of inter-Islamic economic and commercial cooperation.
2.Welcomes with satisfaction, the under-mentioned proposals made by His Majesty late King Hassan II (May Allah bless his soul) to the international community on the occasion of the closing session of the Ministerial Conference of the Uruguay Round in Marrakesh:
(a)The implementation of a "genuine Marshall Plan" in favour of Africa, with a view to reducing the tremendous poverty and lessen the recurring tensions from which its populations are suffering;
(b)The setting up of a new international negotiations mechanism which will better safeguard the national interests of developing countries in general and particularly those of OIC Member States;
3.Welcomes with appreciation the speech by the Hon. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 27th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, 24-27 Rabiul Awal 1421H (27-30 June 2000) with the theme Islam and Globalisation in which the Prime Minister of Malaysia underscored the need for Member States to meet the challenges of globalisation. He also emphasized the importance of mastering ICT and related technologies for the development of the Muslim Ummah.
4. Urges the Muslim Ummah to deploy concerted efforts to acquire knowledge to face the challenges of globalisation;
5. Also urges Member States to develop telecommunication technologies and its linkages and to provide facilities to increase cooperation amongst Islamic countries.
6.Further urges Member States to utilize Islamic Banking facilities and services in Islamic countries.
7.Urges Member States to consider steps to be taken on a progressive basis, with a view to harmonising their economic policies in order to benefit from the new trade rules provided for within the WTO framework and thus encouraging a quick development of trade between member states. Due regards should be paid to relevant resolutions of the 8th Islamic Summit held in Teheran in December 1997 and other resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
8.Invites Member States to revitalize their actions in order to increase their share in the world economy notably by a sustained improvement of their international competitiveness at the level of the goods and services exports, by adopting a series of policies meant to improve their economic infrastructures, master the services sector, increase the value added and the quality of products, diversify the productive base and provide the required conditions likely to attract foreign investments.
9.Emphasizes the growing importance of the services sector in the world economy and calls on Member States to increase technical cooperation in this field among themselves.
10.Calls upon Member States to further increase their efforts and their budgetary allocations for Research and Development, and also expand their cooperation and coordination in this field through inter-alia, joint ventures with a view to support their production of goods and services as well as their competitiveness in international markets.
11. Invites Member States to endeavour to reinforce sub-regional and regional economic groupings and relaunch the existing economic integration projects among Islamic countries, with a view to institutionalizing cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, finance and technology among these countries which could methodically prepare the establishment of an Islamic Common Market or any other suitable form of economic integration among themselves.
12. Affirms that in order to achieve the above objectives the private sector in Islamic Countries should play a prominent role through giving impetus to inter-Islamic economic relations and in this context invites the Governments of Member States to urge and encourage businessmen and representatives of the Private Sector in Islamic countries to effectively participate in private sector meetings organized by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this connection it notes with appreciation the setting up of a Monitoring Mechanism for the evaluation and implementation of the recommendations of the private sector meetings over a phased out period.
13.Calls for the expeditious process of accession to the World Trade Organisation of applying developing countries, including the OIC members, and emphasizes that in this process no political consideration should be invoked which may impede the accession of these countries.
14.Emphasizes on the public private sector cooperation and calls upon the Islamic chamber to continue with its efforts in the area of cooperation with the private sector, so as to help them adapt to the new concepts in the world economy and challenges of globalization by organizing additional workshops, with the support and contribution of the private sector. In this context, it expresses its appreciation for the support being extended by the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt and Islamic Republic of Iran to the Islamic Chamber and calls on other Member States to follow.
15.Invites Member States to strengthen their consultation and coordination mechanisms, particularly within the WTO, as well as in their relations with regional economic blocs, so as to better protect the individual and collective interests of the Islamic States.
16.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 9/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, OF THE SYRIAN CITIZENS IN THE OCCUPIED SYRIAN GOLAN HEIGHTS AND OF THE LEBANESE CITIZENS IN OCCUPIED SOUTH LEBANON AND THE WESTERN BEKKA FORMERLY UNDER OCCUPATION
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 7/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 9/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Believing in the objectives and principles of the OIC Charter aimed at strengthening Islamic solidarity among the Member States, and conforming with mass international will that rejects arbitrary Israeli practices in the occupied Arab territory which lead to deterioration of the economic and social conditions of Arab citizens under the yoke of Israeli occupation, on the one hand, and that supports the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East region based on the (Land-for-Peace principle) UN Security Council Resolutions 242, 338 and 425 as well as the authority of the Madrid Peace Conference, on the other;
Underlining the unfailing efforts exerted by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) to promote the economic structure; and in view of the escalation of the illegal and unlawful expansionist settlement policies of the Israeli government, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the occupied Syrian Golan; and also in view of the serious implications of this escalation on the existing difficult economic and humanitarian conditions of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory and the Syrian citizens in the occupied Golan;
Expressing extreme concern over the grave economic impacts, resulting from the expansionist settlement policy of the Israeli government, on the difficult living conditions of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory and those of the Syrian citizens in the occupied Syrian Golan as well as the Arab people in the occupied Arab territory;
Appreciating with profound interest the role which the Palestine Liberation Organization and its National Authority (PNA) are playing in all territories under the PNA including the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif for the improvement of the Palestinian people's living conditions and the overhauling of their national economy;
Expressing deep concern over the danger of Israel's continued occupation of the Syrian Golan, part of South Lebanon which are suffering huge economic and material losses;
Emphasizing the resolutions of the recent Arab Summit in Cairo concerning this matter;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General,
1.Hails the efforts made by the Palestinian Liberation Organization and the Palestinian National Authority to rebuild Palestinian facilities, infrastructure and properties already destroyed and those being destroyed by the Israeli occupation authorities. It commends the strenuous efforts exerted by the Palestinian Authority to rebuild and strengthen Palestinian National economy.
2.Invites all concerned bodies to expedite the extension of the envisaged necessary assistance to help the Palestinian people to establish their national economy, consolidation of their national institutions and to enable them to establish their independent State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
3.Reaffirms the earlier OIC resolutions in favour of the extension of all forms of economic, technical, material and moral support and assistance to the Palestinian people, preferential treatment for Palestinian export products, granting them exemptions from taxes and tariffs and permitting Palestinian manpower to work in Islamic States for specific periods thus helping to improve their material conditions and contributing to their return and their steadfastness on their land.
4.Urges Member States to set up people's committees to collect donations to support the Intifada and provide urgent assistance to the Palestinian people in this emergency situation.
5.Calls the Member States to contribute to the Al-Quds Fund, the Al-Quds Waqf and Beit al-Mal of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
6.Calls for the necessity of implementing the resolutions of the UN General Assembly on the economic assistance extended to the Palestinian people as well as the resolutions of other international organizations and relevant specialized agencies. It also calls for unified efforts during the Fifty-fourth Session of the UN General Assembly in this respect.
7.Urges the private sector and investors of the OIC Member States to undertake the execution of the economic, industrial, agricultural and housing programmes in the territories of the Palestinian National Authority with a view to supporting and strengthening the Palestinian national economy.
8.Condemns Israel's continuing occupation of the Palestinian territories including Al-Quds Al-Sharif and the escalation of its arbitrary practices against the Palestinian people in all of the occupied towns and villages, and building an expansionist infrastructure by establishing more settlements and calls for halting these practices.
9.Condemns Israel for its continued occupation of the Syrian Golan and parts of South Lebanon, including the Shebaa farms and the arbitrary Israeli practices which have led to the degradation of the social and economic situation of the Syrian and Lebanese populations suffering under the yoke of Israeli occupation.
10.Expresses extreme concern about the serious economic implications resulting from a new series of expansionist settlement policies by the Israeli government on the existing difficult living conditions of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian territories as well as those of the Syrian citizens in the Occupied Syrian Golan and the Arab people in the other Occupied Arab territories.
11.Urges the OIC Member States to carry all necessary actions at the international level to exert pressure on Israel to desist from resorting to imposition of the brutal blockades on the occupied Palestinian territory, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif which result in extremely painful economic effects on the Palestinian people and raise the level of unemployment among the Palestinians. It also hampers international efforts aimed at realizing development in the occupied Palestinian territory and the territory of the Palestinian National Authority.
12.Calls on Member States and the international community to extend necessary assistance to the Lebanese citizens in South Lebanon and the Western Beqaa who have been constantly and every day the targets of Israeli aggression throughout the occupation period, thus entailing huge material losses and social hardships leading to a quasi permanent paralysis of the economic activities in the area.
13.Calls also on the Member States to coordinate their efforts regarding the implementation of the resolutions on the subject.
14.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 10 /9-E (IS)
ON ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER STATES STRICKEN BY DROUGHT AND NATURAL CALAMITIES
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 8/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 10/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Noting with concern the grave situation caused by natural disasters, drought and desertification, and the ensuing damaging effects on economic and social conditions especially in the sectors of agriculture and food, economic and social infrastructures as well as public services and utilities;
Noting with satisfaction the efforts made by some Member States and the Islamic Development Bank which have extended and continue to extend technical and financial assistance as well as food aid to Member States stricken by drought and natural disasters;
Fully aware that afflicted Member States, belonging as they do to the category of the Least-Developed, cannot by themselves, bear the growing burden of anti-drought and anti-desertification campaign and the implementation of major related projects;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General,
1. Expresses its gratitude to Member States, which have provided and are still providing assistance to the Member States affected by drought and natural disasters.
2.Expresses also its gratitude to IDB for its continuing assistance to Member States afflicted by drought and other natural disasters and encourages the Bank to continue its assistance in this domain.
3. Appeals to the International Community also to extend assistance to Member States struck by drought and natural disasters.
4. Calls upon the Member States and OIC Institutions to extend urgent assistance to OIC countries of Inter-governmental Authority for Development and the Campaign Against Drought (IGAAD) and Permanent Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to enable them to overcome the difficult situation which has been threatening them for too long.
5. Notes with appreciation the meeting of Donor Countries and national and Regional Financial Institutions convened by Kuwait at IDB Headquarters in June, 1998 to consider the appropriate mechanisms for financing the new programmes.
6. Welcomes the contribution of 30 million US$ made by the State of Kuwait in the form of soft development loans as well as the 20 million US$ contributed by the Islamic Development Bank for the new programme.
7. Also notes with appreciation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked upon the implementation of its new programme for the control of drought and desertification in the African Sahel countries.
8.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 11/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL LOSSES FOR GREAT JAMAHIRIYA AS A RESULT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NOS. 748/92 AND 883/93.
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 9/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 11/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Having taken note of the negative effects on the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya of the sanctions imposed on it by the Security Council under Resolutions No. 748/1992 and 883/1993, in the economic, cultural and social fields;
Recalling the relevant resolutions adopted by the various fora of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, the Organisation of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Non-Aligned Movement,
Having considered the report of the Secretary General,
1. Reaffirms the importance of paying due attention to this issue with a view to alleviating the suffering of the Libyan Arab people.
2. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Twenty-eighth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 12/9-E
ON SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF SOUTH ASIAN OIC MEMBER STATES TO COUNTERACT THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRISIS
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 10/26-E (IS) adopted by the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Noting with concern that the stability of the Financial System in some OIC Member States in South East Asia region continues to remain under pressure arising from, amongst others, revolution in information and communication technology facilitating uncontrollable management of large amount of capital for speculative purposes;
Expressing concern over the declining economic and social conditions in the affected Member States that are caused by this financial turmoil;
1. Requests the Secretary General to continue to support the efforts of the OIC Member States of South Asia to counteract the implications of the economic and financial crisis.
2.Calls on the Islamic Development Bank as well as international financial institutions to continue their assistance to further strengthen social safety nets to protect the poor and vulnerable.
3.Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the matter and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 13/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF LEBANON
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 10/8-E (IS) adopted by the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Tehran, from 9-11 Sha'aban 1418H (9-11 December 1997);
Also recalling Resolution No. 12/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Further recalling Istraeli aggressions against Lebanon, and the resulting losses of life and property, and their consequences on political and economic conditions in Lebanon;
Appreciating the efforts exerted by the Government of Lebanon to achieve stability and security, establish its authority, reconstruct its country, and provide for the needs of citizens in the territories previously under Israeli occupation;
Taking into account the difficulties faced by the Lebanese citizens in the territories previously occupied by Israel, and in the neighbouring areas;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the subject;
1.Expresses its appreciation of the assistance extended by some Member States and by the relevant organs of the OIC.
2.Condemns Israeli acts of aggression against public facilities and infrastructures in Lebanon, aimed at obstructing the efforts of reconstruction made by the government of Lebanon. It also condemns the continued Israeli unwillingness to withdraw from parts of the territory of Lebanon, including the Shab'a farms, to the line of the internationally recognized borders of Lebanon.
3.Reaffirms its previous Resolutions on the need to provide various forms of financial, material, and humanitarian aid to Lebanon to meet its economic, technical and training needs, and reiterates the appeal to OIC Member States and to international and regional bodies to contribute urgently and effectively to the reconstruction of what was destroyed by Israeli occupation, and to respond positively to the call for a conference of donor states for that purpose.
4.Calls on Member States to grant exceptional facilities to Lebanese products to permit them unhindered access to their markets in support of the Lebanese economy, the mainstay of Lebanese steadfastness and resistance to Israeli aggression.
5.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 14 /9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO MUSLIMS IN BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 11/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 13/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Guided by the principles and objectives of the OIC Charter which lay stress on the common objectives and destiny of the peoples of the Ummah, as well as their commitment to consolidate international peace and security;
Recalling the previous resolutions adopted by the OIC expressing its Members' full solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina who are still facing a dire situation resulting from the brutal inhuman attacks by the Serbs;
Taking also into account the resolutions adopted by the Extraordinary Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the situation in Bosnia- and Herzegovina, held in Istanbul and Jeddah and followed by the Special Ministerial Meeting held in Islamabad as well as the 21st and 22nd Meetings of the OIC Foreign Ministers which were held in Karachi and Casablanca respectively and the Seventh OIC Summit, and the Work Programme of the 23rd Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Conakry and the 24th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Jakarta on supporting the Dayton Agreement;
Expressing appreciation to the enlarged meeting of the OIC Contact Group held in Sarajevo in April 1996 and stressing the principles contained in the Final Document adopted by the Meeting;
Welcoming the resolutions of the enlarged meeting of the Ministers of the OIC Contact Group which was held in Geneva in July 1996, especially those relating to the establishment of the Revolving Fund to be allocated to medium and small projects in Bosnia;
Also expressing its appreciation for the work of the Assistance Mobilisation Group for Bosnia and Herzegovina, formed during the OIC Kuala Lumpur meeting, towards providing humanitarian and economic assistance for concrete rehabilitation and reconstruction projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Having examined the report of the Secretary General,
1.Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by Member States and OIC relevant bodies. It also stresses the importance of the continuation of the activities undertaken by the OIC Assistance Mobilization Group and noted with appreciation the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry's special programme to assist the private sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2.Commends the contributions of the OIC Member States at the Donors Conference for the Rehabilitation of Bosnia which was held in Brussels in April 1996.
3.Appeals to Member States, Islamic institutions and other donors to make generous donations as well as provide financial aid to enable the early implementation of the IDB programme aimed at providing humanitarian assistance to the Government and people of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the reconstruction of the country.
4.Expresses its appreciation for the assistance provided by the OIC Member States and for the commendable efforts of those Islamic and other international humanitarian bodies in providing relief and assistance to the victims of the aggression in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
5.Urges upon the International Community to take efficient measures to ensure the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
6.Demands that the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the political independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina be safeguarded and protected along its internationally recognized borders, and support the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is open for the participation of the Bosnian Serbs and which represents a solid basis for a just and lasting solution by being a catalyst for restoring confidence among its peoples.
7.Requests the OIC Member States, at the same time members of the Peace Implementation Council in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its Coordination Committee to seek directing the biggest part of international assistance for reconstruction of Bosnia to the regions inhabited by Muslims of Bosnia.
8. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 15/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 12/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 14/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Deeply concerned at the critical situation in Somalia and expressing the desire for early restoration of peace and order in that sister Member country;
Concerned at the adverse economic effects of the serious drought being experienced by the Republic of Somalia;
Having also taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Expresses appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.
2.Urges OIC Member States, to provide material and other assistance on an emergency basis to Somalia to end the human suffering in this Muslim country.
3.Commends those Member States that have already provided aid and assistance to the people of Somalia.
4.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 16 /9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA IN THE FACE OF THE REFUGEE INFLUX FROM LIBERIA AND SIERRA LEONE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling earlier resolutions of the 8th Islamic Summit Conference, 27th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC;
Considering the role played by the Republic of Guinea, within the framework of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, to establish peace and ensure stability in some Member States, victims of armed conflicts;
Considering that the presence of a huge number of refugees from Liberia and Sierra Leone constitutes and unbearable burden for the economy of the Republic of Guinea;
Considering the need for the Republic of Guinea to reconstruct its country and ensure the survival of the refugees and their return to their respective countries;
1.Invites the International Community and the OIC Member States to provide the Republic of Guinea with a substantial financial and material assistance so that it may cope with the difficulties caused by the aggressions waged against it and the presence of hundreds of thousands of refugees on its territory, the majority of whom are Muslims.
2.Appeals to the Islamic Development Bank to increase its assistance to the Republic of Guinea so that it may create the social infrastructures needed for the displaced population and the refugees, and overcome the deterioration of the environment brought about by this massive human presence.
3.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the matter and report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 17/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 14/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 16/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recalling further Resolutions 57/19-P and 9/20-E adopted by the Nineteenth and Twentieth Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, respectively;
Recalling the results of the Parliamentary and Presidential elections in Sierra Leone;
Expressing appreciation for the sustained concern and interest of the leaders of the West African Sub-region, for peace to prevail in the Republic of Sierra Leone;
Expressing appreciation for the assistance rendered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Arab Republic of Egypt and other friendly nations for the donations of food items, clothing and medicines for the refugees and displaced inhabitants of Sierra Leone;
Considering that the armed conflict in Sierra Leone has caused considerable damage to life and property and for five consecutive years has disrupted all economic activities particularly in the Mining, Agriculture and Industrial sectors, resulting in substantial loss of revenue to Government and the private sector,
Having considered the report of the Secretary General,
1. Appeals to the Member States and the international community to urgently extend substantial financial and material assistance to the Republic of Sierra Leone so as to enable its people to undertake the much needed process of rehabilitation, reconstruction and resettlement of returnees and displaced inhabitants of about 1.5 million.
2.Requests the Secretary-General to use his good offices to accelerate the approved process for projects already identified for Sierra Leone.
3. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 18 /9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 15/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 17/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1. Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.
2. Expresses its strong support to the people of Albania beset by major economic difficulties at the present phase of their transition towards a market economy.
3. Urges OIC Member States, Islamic Institutions and International Organizations to grant generous economic assistance to Albania so that the Government of Albania may successfully implement its development programme.
4.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 19 /9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 16/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 18/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Taking into account that Afghanistan is currently faced by serious constraints due to 18 years of war;
Noting that about 70% to 80% of its economic and social infrastructures has been destroyed;
Aware that over 1.5 million Afghans were killed, about 1.5 million disabled and more than 5 million displaced and took refuge in neighbouring countries;
Recognizing that about 10 million mines were planted in different parts of the country;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.
2. Urges the Member States to provide assistance to Afghanistan to solve its problems.
3.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 20/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 17/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 19/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Aware that the Government of the Republic of Uganda is currently experiencing serious strain on its meagre resources as a result of the influx of refugees from neighbouring countries who flock into the country;
Recognizing that Uganda is offering asylum to large numbers of refugees whose number will increase if the state of unrest continues to escalate;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Invites Member States, Islamic institutions and international organizations to grant urgent financial and economic assistance to Uganda so that it may cope with the refugee problems and other related consequences as well as implement its economic, social and cultural programmes.
2.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 21/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 18/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 20/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Confirming full solidarity of the Member States of the OIC with the Government and people of Azerbaijan at this grave and very critical time of the country's history;
Referring to the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions regarding this conflict;
Deploring the Armenian hostilities in the Upper-Karabakh district of Azerbaijan followed by the occupation of about 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory which forced almost one million Azeri people to flee their homes in the face of the brutal attacks and gross violations of human rights by this aggression;
Recognizing the need to demonstrate in more concrete terms the solidarity of the OIC Member States with the Government and people of Azerbaijan;
Welcoming and appreciating the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies, United Nations institutions and international organizations;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Appeals to the Member States and Islamic institutions to make available to the Government of Azerbaijan the much needed economic and humanitarian assistance with a view to alleviating the suffering of the Azeri people.
2.Calls upon the international organizations to continue to grant humanitarian, financial assistance to Azerbaijan.
3.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference..
RESOLUTION NO. 22/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 19/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 21/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Expressing its understanding of the situation which has arisen in the Kyrgyz Republic after attainment of independence and sovereignty;
Taking into consideration the economic difficulties of the transitional period to the free market economy;
Expressing its sympathy with the brotherly people of Kyrgyz Republic regarding the consequences of the natural disasters which struck this country, thus affecting the socio-economic situation;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1. Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.
2. Appeals to all Muslims and Islamic financial institutions to be generous and to contribute to the process of overcoming the economic difficulties experienced by Kyrgyz Republic either on bilateral basis or through multilateral and regional organisations so as to enable Kyrgyz Republic to fulfil its economic programme.
3. Appeals also to the Islamic Development Bank to increase its financial and technical assistance to Kyrgyz Republic.
4. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 23/9-E(IS)
ON ASSISTANCE TO THE KASHMIRI PEOPLE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 20/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also all previous resolutions of the Organization of Islamic Conference on assistance to the Kashmiri people particularly Resolution 22/27-E of the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Expressing deep appreciation for the assistance extended to the Kashmiris by some Member States and relevant OIC bodies;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Appeals to Member States and Islamic institutions, such as the Islamic Solidarity Fund, Islamic Development Bank and Philanthropists, to grant generous humanitarian assistance to the Kashmiri people.
2Also appeals to Member States and the Islamic Institutions to grant scholarships to the Kashmiri students in different universities and institutions in the OIC countries.
3.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 24/9-E (IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF YEMEN
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 21/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 23/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Taking into consideration the economic difficulties faced by the Republic of Yemen which arose from the burdens of reunification and the big losses caused by the aborted secession attempt which took place in June 1994 as well as the devastating flood which swept Republic of Yemen.
Appreciating the efforts made and success achieved by the Government of the Republic of Yemen in implementing the Comprehensive Programme of Administrative and Financial Reform;
Taking into consideration the heavy burdens borne by the Yemeni Government to provide shelter for groups of refugees from neighbouring African countries;
Recalling that Yemen is one of the least developed countries;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General;
1. Expresses its appreciation for the efforts of Yemeni Government in overcoming its economic difficulties and the implementation of the Comprehensive Programme of Administrative and Financial Reform and the success achieved in that regard.
2. Also Expresses its appreciation for the assistance extended by some of the Member States and by the relevant organs of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
3.Calls on Member States and subsidiary organs to provide financial and technical assistance to the Yemani government to combat the Rift Valley fever and to face the effects and the resulting losses of this epidemic.
4. Renews its call to the Member States and all regional and international organizations to extend all kinds of economic assistance to the Yemeni Government to support its efforts aimed at implementing the Comprehensive Programme of Administrative and Financial Reform and at wiping out the ravages suffered by Yemen as a result of the floods as well as alleviating the heavy burden of sheltering large number of refugees from neighbouring African countries.
5. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 25/9-E
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF PALESTINE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 22/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution of the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference as well as resolutions of the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th Sessions of the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers,
Noting with great interest the role played by the Palestine National Authority in the Palestinian Self-rule regions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with a view to improving the living conditions of the Palestinian people and building up the national economy;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1. Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.
2.Commends the initiative taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Extraordinary Arab Summit Conference, held in Cairo in October 2000, to allocate US$ 1000 million to setting up two funds for the Intifada and Al-Aqsa, of which the Kingdom donated US$ 250 million, in addition to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque, generous providing for one thousand Palestinian families of the martyrs and victims of the Intifada. It calls on all Member States to continue their support and assistance to their Palestinian brothers to enable them to face the difficult economic conditions they are going through as a result of the Israeli aggression.
3. Commends the efforts made by the Palestine National Authority in the Palestinian Self-Rule regions in order to reconstruct what occupation had destroyed, as well as the efforts exerted to build up and consolidate the Palestinian national economy.
4. Urges the speedy granting of the required and approved assistance by the concerned Member States and OIC bodies, with a view to helping the Palestine National Authority and the Palestinian people in the building up of the national economy and the consolidation of their national institutions.
5. Reaffirms the previous resolutions advocating the provision of all forms of support and assistance as well as economic, technical, material and moral assistance in support of the Palestinian people and the Palestine National Authority and Urges that preferential treatment be accorded to Palestinian products as regards importation and exemption of taxes and customs duties.
6. Urges businessmen and investors of Member States to contribute to the implementation of economic, industrial, agricultural and housing projects in the Palestinian Self-Rule regions, with a view to building up the national economy and enabling the Palestine National Authority and its national institutions to implement their development programmes, during the coming transitional period, in the various economic, social and health fields.
7. Urges to Member States, in view of the obstacles raised by Israel in the face of the Palestinian labour force, to provide work opportunities to this Palestinian labour force, with a view to enhancing the socio-economic status of the Palestinian people and putting an end to unemployment.
8. Also urges the Member States to conclude bilateral agreements with the Palestine National Authority in the economic, commercial and social field on its national soil. Expresses great appreciation for the assistance provided by some Member States to the Palestinian people in order to build up the national economy in the Palestinian Self-Rule regions in the West Bank and the Gaza-Strip.
9.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 26/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No 23/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No 25/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Bearing in mind the recent admission of the Republic of Mozambique to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference during Seventh Summit of Heads of States and Governments held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco in December, 1994;
Expressing its deep concern over the unprecedented floods in Southern Africa and Mozambique in particular, that caused loss of lives, extensive destruction infrastructures, deterioration of socio-economic situation and dislodgement and scattering of landmines;
Taking note with satisfaction of the results of the International Donors Conference held in Rome – Italy, from 3rd to 4th May, 2000, which aimed at mobilizing financial resources for the reconstruction of socio-economic infrastructures and rehabilitation of the affected people in Mozambique;
Noting with satisfaction that the process of pacification and democratisation in place in Mozambique creates a climate of peace and harmony conductive to a solid platform of a true reconciliation among Mozambicans, a “sine qua non” condition for the implementation of economic and social programmes;
Appreciating the efforts being made by the Government of Mozambique in the implementation of the national reconstruction programme;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Expressing thanks to the member states which have extended assistance to Mozambique to alleviate the suffering of its people resulting from the floods that affected the country, and in particular the GCC States.
2.Appeals to Islamic Development Bank, all Islamic Institutions and the international community in general to render their material and financial support in order to ensure the reconstruction of socio-economic infrastructures and rehabilitation of the affected people in Mozambique.
3Emphasizes the need to promote and encourage the role of the private sector particularly within the context of development of Small and Medium Enterprises.
4. Urges the developed countries to write off the external debt of Mozambique in the light of its current critical socio-economic situation.
5. Urges the international community to increase its assistance to Mine-clearance Programmes, taking into account the far reaching effects of the floods.
6. Urges the international community to render assistance for setting up national, sub-regional, regional and international disaster prevention, preparedness and management mechanisms, including early warning systems.
7.Commending the efforts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries to address the devastating effects of the floods and thanks international community for the support, solidarity and humanitarian assistance rendered to Mozambique;
8. Calls upon all Member States to continue their support to the implementation of the programme of reconstruction of Mozambique;
9. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 27/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 24/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Also recalling Resolution No. 26/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Taking into account the objectives and principles of the OIC Charter as well as members' commitment to consolidate international peace and security;
Deeply concerned at critical situation which Tajikistan has faced in the light of 5 years of bloody civil war, resulted in the death, injury and displacement of thousands of people as well as destruction of its economic and social infrastructures;
Noting the return of about 200 thousands Tajik refugees to their homeland which necessitates a great financial and technical support;
Recalling the report of the World Food Programme which estimates that 25 per cent of Tajikistan's population is in dire need of food aid;
Noting with concern the marked spread of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and diarrhea, victims of which are especially infants, children and women;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Expresses deep appreciation to the assistance extended by some Member States.
2.Appeals to all members and Islamic financial institutions to make their generous contributions to the process of overcoming the economic difficulties experienced by Tajikistan either on bilateral basis or through multilateral and regional organisations so as to enable Tajikistan to fulfil its rehabilitation programmes.
3.Urges the Islamic Development Bank to increase its financial and technical assistance to Tajikistan.
4. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 28/9-E(IS)
ON ALLEVIATING THE EFFECTS OF FLOODS AND TORRENTIAL RAINS IN SUDAN
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 25/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution 27/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Noting the devastating natural disaster suffered by Sudan as a result of floods and torrential rains in many parts of the country,
Realizing the tragic effects involved, including the sweeping away of farms, the destruction of thousands of homes and the wiping out of infrastructures, which, in turn, led to the displacement of tens of thousands of citizens, the shortage of food and agricultural products, the pollution of environment and the ensuing dangers to public health,
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1. Commends the Member States which have already extended prompt relief, namely: the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Kuwait and State of the United Arab Emirates.
2. Urges Member States to respond to this humanitarian appeal by extending the necessary assistance.
3. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 29/9-E(IS)
ON ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 26/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 28/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Affirming the principles and objectives which underscore cooperation and solidarity of the Ummah with its members;
Recalling that the Republic of Djibouti is sheltering on its territory an important number of refugees and displaced persons representing more than one third of its population, and weighing heavily on its health and educational infrastructures;
Deeply concerned at the recent floods causing an important loss in livestock, as well as serious damage to roads and health establishments thus causing cholera and malaria epidemics;
Aware that the Republic of Djibouti has resolved, through dialogue, a three-year internal conflict which had seriously affected its economy;
Conscious that peace should be strengthened through the preservation of social gains;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1. Makes an urgent appeal to the Ummah and the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to provide substantial financial and material support to the Republic of Djibouti for the consolidation of peace, the reconstruction of the country and the implementation of its structural adjustment programme.
2. Calls on the Islamic Ummah and the General Secretariat of the OIC to assist the Republic of Djibouti in its struggle against the disastrous consequences of the recent flood at both the social and economic levels.
3. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 30/9-E(IS)
ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THE CHECHNIYAN PEOPLE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 29/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers,
Guided by the noble principles of Islam and the objectives of the OIC Charter which emphasize on the common objectives and destiny of the people of the Ummah as well as their commitment to consolidate international peace and security;
Recalling the concerns and the support expressed at the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference held in Casablanca (Kingdom of Morocco) in December 1994 regarding the situation in Chechniya which has deteriorated again in 1999;
Referring to the call to all Member States made by His Excellency S. Mohammad Khatami, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Chairman of the Eighth Islamic Summit, for a rapid humanitarian assistance to the people and refugees of Checheniya and its readiness to assist in coordination of this effort;
Expressing deep concern over the plight of Muslim refugees and displaced people of Chechniya and humanitarian and material losses resulting from the Chechniya Crisis in 1999;
Welcoming voluntary humanaitarian assistances provided by some Member States, as well as some affiliated institutions of the OIC for people and refugees of Chechniya;
1.Calls on all Member States, Islamic Philanthrophist Institutions and appeals to the international community to urgently provide generous humanitarian assistance to the people and refugees of Chechniya;
2.Recommends to all Member States to encourage their relevant institutions, NGO's and individuals to provide humanitarian assistance for people and refugees of Chechniya;
3.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 31/9-E(IS)
ON ACTIVITIES UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE FOR ECONOMIC AND
COMMERCIAL COOPERATION (COMCEC)
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 27/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Also recalling Resolution No. 2/6-E(IS) of the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal on 9-11 December 1991 on the activities of the COMCEC mandating it to formulate new Strategies for the enhancement of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among OIC Member States and to take appropriate action for its implementation;
Recalling resolution No. 8/7-E(IS) of the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, from 11 to 13 Rajab 1415H (13-15 December 1994) which endorsed the Strategy and the Plan of Action;
Recalling Resolution No. 30/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Recalling the resolution of the Ministerial level meetings in different areas of cooperation held under the auspices of the COMCEC.
Also recalling the Resolutions adopted at the sixteen previous sessions of the COMCEC initiating effective action in economic cooperation among Member States, particularly in the area of trade;
Further recalling the deliberations of the World Food Summit held in Rome from 13 to 17 November, 1996 and considering the crucial importance for the survival of humankind including the well-being of the people of the Islamic Ummah, of the principles and commitments embodied in Rome declaration on World Food Security and the Plan of Action of the World Food Summit.
Noting with appreciation the efforts of the General Secretariat, subsidiary organs, affiliated and specialized institutions of OIC, working in the field of economy and trade, to implement the Resolutions of the COMCEC;
Recognizing the importance for the Member States of the new economic configurations emerging at the global level particularly from the creation of regional economic groupings and signing of the Uruguay Round Agreements and creation of the World Trade Organization and its subsequent Agreements;
Appreciating that starting with its Eleventh Session, COMCEC serves as a platform where the Ministers of Economy could exchange views on current world economic issues and, that the topics "Implications of the Uruguay Round of trade Negotiations and the Establishment of the World Trade Organization on the external trade of OIC Member States", "Privatization Experiences in Member States", “Implications of Regional Economic Groupings particularly the European Union on the Economies of Member States”, “Intra-OIC Trade and Investment and Economic Stabilisation and Structural Reforms in Member States” and “Human Resource Development for Sustained Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in the Member States of the OIC”, “Strengthening of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Facing Globalisation and Liberalisation” were the themes for the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th 15th and 16th Sessions of the COMCEC, respectively.
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1. Stresses the need for COMCEC to continue to pay utmost attention to coordination and cooperation among Member States with regard to the membership of new countries that wish to join the World Trade Organization, and to the clarification of positions on the new issues and agreements under consideration within the framework of the WTO, with a view to strengthening the negotiating position of these countries at the forthcoming multilateral trade negotiations especially with respect to the built in agenda and to the new ones.
2.Expresses satisfaction that the Islamic Development Bank has successfully carried out the mandate given by COMCEC to organise Coordination Meetings for Member States to consult among themselves and better prepare for the WTO Ministerial Meetings held in Singapore from 9 to 13 December 1996, in Geneva from 18-20 May 1998 and in Seattle from 30 November to 03 December 1999 respectively with a view to assisting them to adopt a common stand regarding the issues raised in the Agenda of those meetings.
3.Appreciates the technical assistance programmes being designed by the Islamic Development Bank to assist Member States which are either members of the WTO or in the process of accession to the Organization, and the role of the Bank in calling for consultative meetings of Member States and the Seminars and Workshops it organizes for this purpose.
4.Notes with appreciation that the Strategy for Economic and Commercial Cooperation adopted by the COMCEC allows for cooperation among sub-groups of Member States and is based on the principles giving emphasis to private sector,
economic liberalization, integration with the world economy, sanctity of the economic, political, legal and constitutional structures of the Member States and their international obligations.
5. Also notes with appreciation that the revised Plan of Action is a general and flexible policy document open for improvement during its implementation in accordance with the provisions stipulated in its chapter on Follow-up and Implementation.
6. Appreciates the efforts of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in organizing Private Sector Meetings as directed by the COMCEC for an effective implementation of the Plan of Action.
7.Also appreciates the efforts of the State of Qatar for organizing the Seventh Private Sector Meeting (15 - 18 October 2000) and to host the 8th Islamic Trade Fair on 15-20 October 2000.
8.Welcomes the offer of the Republic of Guinea to host the 8th and 11th Private Sector Meetings in 2001 and 2004 respectively and the offer of the State of the UAE to host the 9th Private Sector Meeting in 2002, and calls on Member States to encourage their private sectors to actively participate in these meetings.
9. Takes note of the request made by the State of United Arab Emirates to replace Senegal as host of the 9th Islamic Trade Fair together with the 9th Private Sector Meeting in 2002 and invites the two parties, as agreed, to complete their consultations and notify COMCEC Coordination Office and ICDT the results of such consultations.
10. Further welcomes the offer of the Republic of Guinea to host the 10th Islamic Trade Fair in 2004 and calls upon Member States to actively participate in these Islamic Trade Fairs and welcomes initiatives of Member States to hold these Trade Fairs in future, to the extent possible, concurrently with some high level meetings.
11. Emphasizes the need to urgently implement the revised Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States the OIC, in compliance with the principles and operational modalities of the Strategy and the procedures set forth in its chapter on Follow-up and Implementation.
12.Requests the Member States to take appropriate measures including necessary cooperation, coordination and consultation among themselves to make efforts with the required possible economic and technical support from the developed countries, international community and relevant international organizations and financial institutions to increase their food production capacity with a view to arriving at national food security as well as enhancing the purchasing power of their people.
13.Invites the Member States to host sectoral Expert Group Meetings in those priority areas of cooperation in the Plan of Action where no Expert Group Meeting has taken place so far.
14.Welcomes the offer of the Arab Republic of Egypt to host two sectoral Expert Group Meetings in the area of "Transport and Communications" and "Food, Agriculture and Rural Development" of the Plan of Action.
15.Notes with appreciation the hosting of the sectoral Expert Group Meeting in the area of "Money, Finance and Capital Flows" by the government of the Republic of Turkey, on 1-3 September 1997 in Istanbul.
16.Notes with appreciation the hosting of a sectoral Expert Group Meeting on Foreign Trade, within the framework of the implementation of the Plan of Action by the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on 24-25 October 1997 in Karachi.
17.Notes with appreciation the hosting of the sectoral Expert Group Meeting in the area of Technological and Technical Cooperation by the government of the Republic of Turkey from May 6-8, 1998.
18.Thanks the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting the Third OIC Ministerial Conference on Posts and Telecommunications from 8-11 July 1996 and calls upon the Follow-up Committee to monitor implementation of the relevant resolutions and the Tehran Declaration.
19.Thanks also the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting the First OIC Ministerial Conference on Tourism from 2-4 October, 2000 in Isfahan and welcomes the offer of Malaysia to host the Second OIC Ministerial Conference on Tourism.
20.Invites IDB to continue its active support in view of ensuring effective and urgent implementation of the revised Plan of Action.
21.Welcomes the hosting of Seminar-Workshop by the Republic of Senegal in cooperation with IDB to familiarize the African member states with the Plan of Action, and recommends that similar seminars be held in other regions and sub-regions of OIC.
22.Notes with appreciation the holding of an International Seminar on “Human Resources Development for Sustained Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in the Member States of the OIC” by the Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT) in collaboration with SESRTCIC, ICDT, ICCI. IDB and the Government of Bangladesh in Dhaka from 11-13 April 1999, report of which constituted a major input to the exchange of views on the subject that took place during the 15th Session of the COMCEC.
23. Notes with appreciation the holding of an international conference on “Strengthening Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Facing Globalization and Liberalization” by SESRTCIC in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Islamic Development Bank in Abu Dhabi, from 21 to 22 May 2000. ICDT, ICCI and IIT also participated actively by presenting papers. The outcome of the conference constituted a major input to the exchange of views' session on the subject during the 16th Session of the COMCEC held in Istanbul on 23-26 October 2000.
24.Recognizes that the Exchange of Views organized during the annual sessions of the COMCEC would be utilized to coordinate the positions of the Member States vis-a-vis major world economic issues.
25. Notes with appreciation the offer of the government of the Republic of Sudan to host sectoral Expert Group Meeting on “Energy and Mining” and “Human Resources Development.”
26.Notes with appreciation the offer of the Republic of Gabon to organise a sub-regional seminar for the OIC States of Central and East Africa on "the role of IDB in the promotion of the private sector" in cooperation with IDB and the other concerned institutions of the OIC.
27.Welcomes the offer of Burkina Faso to host a regional workshop on Industry for East, West and Central African OIC member states in cooperation with the IDB and other related OIC institutions.
28.Welcomes the offer of the State of Palestine to host a sectoral Expert Group Meeting on “Labour and Social Issues” and a Workshop on “Environment and Population.”
29.Notes with appreciation the offer of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to host an Expert Group Meeting in the area of Health and Sanitary Issues to be followed by a Ministerial meeting on the same topic.
30.Notes with appreciation the decision taken at the 16th Session of COMCEC to the effect that an open-ended expert group meeting will be convened before the 17th Meeting of the Follow-up Committee of COMCEC to explore all possible ways means of accelerating the implementation of the Plan of Action, to be hosted by the Republic of Turkey.
31.Welcomes the offer of Indonesia to host an International Workshop on Employment and Manpower Exchange.
32.Welcomes the offer of Arab Republic of Egypt to host a OIC Ministerial Meeting to promote intra-OIC trade.
33.Notes with appreciation that the 17th Session of the COMCEC and the 17th Meeting of the COMCEC Follow-up Committee will be held from 18-21 October, 2001 and 8-10 May, 2001 respectively in Istanbul and calls upon the Member States to effectively and actively participate in the session.
34.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 32/9-E(IS)
ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 28/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 28/7-E(IS) of the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Resolution No. 29/26-E adopted by the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and Resolution No. 31/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Also recalling that tourism has been identified as a priority area for cooperation in the OIC Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States adopted by the 7th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Casablanca in December 1995;
Convinced that tourism forms a main pivot in economic development, cultural exchange and rapprochement between nations;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Invites Member States to cooperate in the following areas:-
-provision and exchange of publicity and advertising materials on tourism in different languages,
-organizing special tourism and gastronomy weeks and popular art exhibitions in the Member States,
-production and exchange of documentary films on main archeological landmarks in the Member States,
-organizing group travel among Member States, to strengthen bonds among their people,
-encouraging tourist investments in Member States and directing investors, particularly the private sector, to realize tourist projects in these States,
-facilitating contacts among experienced tourist offices in Member States.
-facilitating establishment of data network and electronic exchange of information on tourism and its related services in OIC Member States.
2.Encourages member states to find ways and means to facilitate further cooperation between World Tourism Organization (WTO) and OIC, and hold a meeting of OIC at the sidelines of WTO annual session in order to coordinate their position with regard to different topics, particularly the compilation of code of conduct for tourism.
3.Thanks the Islamic Republic of Iran for hosting the 1st Islamic Conference of Ministers of Tourism in Isfahan on 2-4 October 2000 and takes note of the Isfahan Declaration and the Ministerial Resolution of the Conference.
4.Requests the General Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to undertake preparations for the meeting of the Follow-up Committee envisaged in the Isfahan Declaration and the Ministerial Resolution.
5.Welcomes the offer of Malaysia to host the Second Islamic Conference of Ministers of Tourism.
6.Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and submit a report thereon to the annual sessions of COMCEC and to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 33/9-E (IS)
ON STATUS OF THE SIGNING AND RATIFICATION OF
AGREEMENTS AND STATUTES ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 29/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 18/7-E(IS) of the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and Resolution No. 32/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers,
Having reviewed the developments in respect of signature and/or ratification of the (i) Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among Member States, (ii) General Agreement on Economic, Technical and Commercial Cooperation among Member States, (iii) Framework Agreement on the Establishment of the Trade Preferential System among OIC Member States, (iv) Statute of the Islamic Civil Aviation Council, (v) Islamic States Telecommunications Union, (vi) Agreement on Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit; (vii) Statute of the Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and (viii) Agreement on the Creation of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector;
Having taken cognizance of the resolutions issued by the Fifteenth Session of COMCEC on the matter;
Having taken note also of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Expresses satisfaction at the efforts of the General Secretariat, the IDB and the ICCI to speed up the implementation of the Agreements and Statutes aimed at strengthening economic cooperation among Member States.
2.Welcomes the initiatives taken by COMCEC to effect the signing of the Agreements/Statutes that fall within the framework of cooperation among Member States and recommends that this practice be pursued.
3.Notes with satisfaction that 22 Member States have already signed the Framework Agreement and that eight have ratified it and urges those who have not yet done so, to do it as soon as possible so as to enable the required negotiations to start.
4.Requests the General Secretariat and its specialised subsidiary organs to exert their efforts to convince member states of the need to sign and ratify the agreements and to regularly follow up on the matter.
5.Calls upon Member States which have not yet signed and/or ratified the above mentioned Agreements/Statutes to do so, at their earliest.
6.Urges the Member States that have ratified the above Agreements to take follow-up actions and inform the General Secretariat about the progress of implementation.
7.Notes with satisfaction that the Agreements for the establishment of the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit have come into effect as of 1 August 1994 and invites member states which have not yet done so, to sign and ratify the Agreement of the Corporation and pay their respective subscriptions to its capital to make it possible to draw the expected benefits at the widest scale possible within the OIC system.
8.Expresses its thanks and appreciation to the IDB for its efforts to establish the Corporation.
9.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 34/9-E
ON ACTIVITIES OF THE OIC SUBSIDIARY ORGANS AND
SPECIALISED INSTITUTIONS ACTIVE IN THE ECONOMIC AND TRADE FIELDS.
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 19/7-E(IS) of the 7th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and also Resolution No. 30/8-E(IS) of the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 31/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the activities of the Subsidiary Organs of the OIC, namely; the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC), Ankara; and the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), Casablanca; respectively;
Having taken note with satisfaction of the activity reports submitted by the representatives of the above-mentioned subsidiary organs;
Appreciating the increasing number of joint activities among the OIC organs and agencies;
Expressing its appreciation at the role played by the subsidiary organs in the implementation of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States;
Also expressing appreciation for the role played by the Subsidiary Organs in the elaboration of the New Strategy and the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation among OIC Member States;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Commends the role which the Ankara and Casablanca Centres are playing each in their respective fields.
2.Urges the Member States to actively and effectively participate in the work of these organs and expeditiously respond to the questionnaires circulated by them, and closely follow up their documents and studies so as to achieve maximum benefit from these organs in the area of economic cooperation among the Member States.
3.Encourages these organs to intensify contacts with international and regional institutions particularly those working in the framework of the United Nations and others, such as Bretton Woods institutions and to benefit from the studies and reports produced by these institutions.
4.Urges the Member States, which have not done so thus far, to settle their regular mandatory contributions to the budgets of these bodies, and to act for the settlement of their arrears, if any, at the earliest in view of the current financial difficulties being faced by these organs.
5.Notes that the Member States are to benefit from the special services offered by the subsidiary organs, above and beyond the tasks assigned to them in their work programmes, on a contractual basis.
6.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 35/9-E (IS)
ON THE ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) SUPPORT
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Having taken note of the Resolution No. 31/8(IS) of the Eighth Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling Resolution No. 20/7-E(IS) of the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference; Resolution No.31/8-E (IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Tehran; Resolution 32/26-E of the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers; and Resolution No. 34/27-E of the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Having taken note with appreciation of the report on “Activities and Operations” of the Islamic Development Bank;
Having considered the recommendations of the Fifteenth Session of the COMCEC held in Istanbul from 4 to 7 November 1999;
Noting with satisfaction that the Islamic Development Bank continues to expand its field of operation and activity concerning project financing, import and export trade financing, technical assistance, technical cooperation, special assistance and other fields of cooperation;
Noting with appreciation that the IDB has played an active role in implementing the OIC Plan of Action adopted by the Third Islamic Summit Conference as well as the various resolutions of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC), particularly the Export Financing Scheme (formerly known as “Longer Term Trade Financing Scheme”) and the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit;
Also noting with satisfaction that within the framework of its commitments aimed at meeting its Member States' needs, the IDB has developed strategies for new programmes, some of which were initiated under the auspices of COMCEC for the promotion of intra-trade among Islamic countries;
Further noting with appreciation that the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) commenced its operations in July 1995, and expressing thanks and appreciation to IDB for its successful efforts in achieving the task of this Corporation;
Having taken note also of the report of the Secretary General in this regard:
1.Appreciates the creation of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), by the IDB Board of Governors at its Twenty-Fourth Meeting. Its Articles of Agreement have been signed by 39 Member States and ratified by 19 States and 3 public financial institutions. The Corporation commenced its activities after the first meeting of its General Assembly on 8-7-2000 and the first meeting of its Board of Directors on 5-8-2000. The Conference urges member states which have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Articles of the Agreement of the ICD.
2.Expresses its full satisfaction at the devotion and efficiency with which the IDB President and his assistants are running this institution to ensure its good performance, as it continues to make an invaluable contribution to the development and progress of Muslim populations.
3.Calls on the Islamic Development Bank to keep up its beneficial action and strive to increase the mobilization of necessary resources for augmenting its services to the Member States, and to the Islamic Ummah at large.
4.Appreciates the Bank's efforts to create the IDB Infrastructure Fund with a capital of 1500 million US dollar to develop infrastructure in Member States in the fields of energy, communications, transport etc. and to support the private sector.
5.Commends the IDB on the steps taken to implement the 8th Summit's Resolution on Preparation of the Ummah for the 21st Century.
6.Calls on the Member States to participate in various schemes which the Bank has recently started implementing and to benefit from the Export Financing Scheme, the Islamic Banks' Portfolio, the IDB Unit Investment Fund, the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, along with IDB's other existing schemes, programmes and operations.
7.Urges member states which have not yet signed or ratified the Articles of Agreement establishing the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to urgently do so and to pay their share of subscribed capital in order to generalize its benefits on the widest possible scale in the framework of OIC.
8.Requests the General Secretariat, the IDB, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade to jointly organize regional seminars on the various schemes approved by the COMCEC, especially the Export Trade Financing Scheme, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, the General Framework Agreement on the Trade Preferential System among OIC Member States and the Islamic Multilateral Clearing Union with a view to ensuring efficient and speedy implementation of these schemes for the benefit of the business community of the Islamic Ummah.
9.Invites the Member States which have not yet done so to subscribe to the second capital increase of the IDB and to settle their outstanding contributions and other financial commitments.
10.Also calls upon the Member States to lend their support to the Bank so as to enable it to fulfil its obligations and commitments towards fostering economic development and social progress in the Member States.
11. Expresses appreciation for IDB efforts to make arrangements for preparatory meetings prior to WTO ministerial meetings for the sake of coordination and consultations on issues raised, and exchange of views among Member States on these issues. It also commends IDB support to Member States in their efforts to effectively participate in multilateral trade negotiations and its continued provision of technical and financial assistance to Member States.
12.Expresses appreciation for IDB efforts to accord preferential treatment to companies and contractors from Member States in the implementation of projects financed by the Bank. It calls upon IDB to intensify its efforts in this field.
13.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 36/9-E(IS)
ON AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS OF THE OIC OPERATING IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMY AND COMMERCE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 21/7-E(IS) of the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Resolution No. 32/8-E (IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, and Resolution No. 35/27-E of the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Taking cognizance of the activities being undertaken by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI); Islamic Shipowners Association (ISA) and the International Association of Islamic Banks (IAIB);
Expressing its appreciation for the role played by the affiliated institutions in the implementation of the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States;
Also expressing appreciation for the role played by the affiliated institutions in the elaboration of the OIC Strategy and Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States;
Confirming the important role that Private Sector has to play in the development of Member States and promotion of Intra-Islamic Cooperation;
Appreciating the role played by these three institutions in their respective fields of action;
Having taken cognizance of the recommendations of the Sixteenth Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC);
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General;
1.Notes with appreciation the important role which the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Islamic Shipowners' Association and the International Association of Islamic Banks are playing in their respective fields.
2.Takes note with appreciation of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Seventh Private Sector Meeting.
3.Congratulates the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for its important initiative aimed at maintaining contacts with businessmen and promoting socioeconomic development in Member States.
4.Appeals to the government of Member States to encourage their Federations of Chambers of Commerce and Industry to develop a framework of cooperation with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and contribute to its programs to enhance trade and investment among Member States.
5.Thanks the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for allowing the opening of the first regional office of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah.
6.Expresses thanks to the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for extending consistent support to the Islamic Shipowners' Association, giving donations and hosting its Headquarters.
7.Also expresses thanks to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for allowing the setting up of the Headquarters of the Bakkah Shipping Company (BASCO) in Jeddah.
8. Takes Note with appreciation the recommendations of the 21st Session of the Executive Committee and the 13th Meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Shipowners' Association held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It commends the decisions of Islamic Ship-owners' Association to entrust the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Company to start immediately establishing an Islamic Club for Protection and Indemnity at Qeshm Island in the Islamic Republic of Iran and calls on the Member States to encourage their shipping companies to join this Club.
9.Commends the initiative of the Islamic Shipowners' Association for establishing the Islamic Shipping Company and a Cooperative Information System and invites Member States and the Private Sector, the shipping companies, Islamic financial institutions as well as private individuals in the Islamic countries to contribute to the capital of the Islamic Shipping Company and to encourage the treatment of the company's ships on equal footing with national ships at the Member States' seaports.
10.Urges the Member States which have not done so yet, to sign the Statute of the Islamic Shipowners' Association.
11.Appeals to Member States to continue to extend their support and assistance to the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Islamic Shipowners' Association, and the International Association of Islamic Banks.
12. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 37/9-E(IS)
ON ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ISLAMIC COMMON MARKET
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 33/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Tehran;
Recalling also Resolution 36/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Noting that the process of globalization and economic liberalization could offer new opportunities and challenges for all developing countries including OIC member states;
Recognizing that recent developments in both the global and the domestic economic environment and the emerging trend towards interdependence among developing countries – including Islamic countries – spurring them on to contribute to economic cooperation, collaboration and integration.
Recognizing also that inter-regional, regional and sub-regional cooperation among Islamic Countries is an important element in the development strategy, particularly for expanding trade and investment flow and an essential contribution for the achievement of sustained economic growth and sustainable development in the Islamic Countries ;
Welcoming the efforts of a number of OIC Member States which have made notable progress in building their potentialities and strengthening their competitiveness on the international markets through active participation in the Global Trade System and attraction of more investments.
Expressing concern that many Islamic Countries have been marginalized in the international economic system through lack or weakness of institutional arrangements which are necessary for expansion of their foreign trade and participation in the international financial markets;
Taking into account that the formation of an Islamic Common Market is a long-run process and requires comprehensive studies and at the same time requires its own implementation and follow up arrangements;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the matter,
1. Emphasizes the importance of implementing the Strategy and Plan of Action to strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States, the Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among Member States; the General Agreement on Economic, Technical and Commercial Cooperation among Member States; the Framework Agreement on the Establishment of the Trade Preferential System among Member States; and the Agreement on the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, for the purpose of strengthening economic and commercial cooperation among Member States with a view to achieving the ultimate objective i.e. the establishment of an Islamic Common market.
2. Requests COMCEC to undertake in collaboration with the ICDT and other relevant OIC institutions – a study of the necessary practical steps to reach the objectives related to the establishment of an Islamic Common Market.
3. Reiterates the need for specific arrangements among OIC Member States to take necessary steps to secure their optimal share in the global economic and trading system, through, inter alia, analysis of the consequences that the establishment of an Islamic Common Market could have in this respect.
4. Expresses its desire to see Member States extending their cooperation and coordination in the areas of market access, competition policy, transfer of technology and know how, finance, investment and eventual development of an integrated information network and an infrastructure for achieving the objective of establishing an Islamic Common Market.
5.Invites Member States to formulate specific proposals for cooperation and coordination in setting up centers of advanced studies, and high-level expertise in areas where they can discover potentials for expanding trade and investment among themselves with a view to developing cooperation in areas that would facilitate realization of an Islamic Common Market. It also takes note of the undertaking by the Islamic Republic of Iran to set up a center of advanced studies and excellence to conduct research and studies. It calls for country reports on the subject to submitted to the OIC General Secretariat to be taken account when preparing the report of the Secretary General and in deliberations of the expert group to be set up by the Secretary General.
6.Commends the Islamic Republic of Iran for holding an “International Seminar on Ways and Means to Establish an Islamic Common Market” in Tehran from 27-28 September, 2000 and also commends the State of Qatar for convening an “Expert Group Meeting on the Implications of Establishing an Islamic Common Market” in Doha from 13-14 October, 2000, and takes note of the recommendations made by the two meetings, stressing the need to subject the activities relating to this area to effective processes of study and coordination.
7.Urges the Member States to encourage any initiative by their private sector for expanding economic, financial, trade and investment cooperation with other Islamic Countries.
8. Stresses the importance of trade fairs and of establishing a network of trade focal points in the Member States to facilitate expansion of trade and investment among them in an expeditious manner as an effective contribution towards the objective of establishing an Islamic Common Market.
9.Notes with appreciation the initiative of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to set up a website to provide information and data on commercial capabilities and potentials of the Islamic countries in order to facilitate intra-trade and contribute to the objective of creating an Islamic Common Market.
10. Commends the Islamic Development Bank for the paper it presented at the expert group meeting to study the implications of setting up an Islamic Common Market held in Doha from 13-14 October, 2000.
11.Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 38/9-E(IS)
ON ROLE OF THE ISLAMIC UMMAH IN THE 21st CENTURY
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 34/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Recalling Resolution No. 27/27E of the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Taking into consideration the relevant paragraph of Resolution No. (1) of the 15th Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC);
Also taking into consideration the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation among Member States approved by the 10th Session of the COMCEC and endorsed by the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference.
Noting that the IDB document on “Preparation of the Ummah for the 21st Century in the fields of Economic, Commercial and Financial Cooperation” is a long term strategic framework document characterized by far-sightedness which provides an impetus to the implementation of the OIC Plan of Action.
Welcoming the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to prepare for the convening of an international conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address the Correlation between Technology Transfer and Globalisation with particular reference to the economic, technological and scientific fields in order to enable Member States of the OIC to keep up with the accelerating pace of economic globalisation and to take advantage of its opportunities;
Having considered of the report of the Secretary General and the statement of the President of the Islamic Development Bank on the subject,
1.Appreciates this initiative and its significant role in preparing the Islamic Ummah to meet the requirements of international economic developments.
2.Urges OIC Member States and subsidiary organs to exert their utmost efforts in cooperating to make a success of the Conference and formulate appropriate recommendations to bolster the role of the Islamic Ummah in this twenty-first century.
3.Appreciates the initiative of IDB to prepare the document “Preparation of the Ummah for the 21st Century in the fields of Economic, Commercial and Financial Cooperation” and to call upon the Ummah to face the challenges posed by the 21st Century.
4.Appreciates the efforts made by the Islamic Development Bank with respect to the programme to reinforce trade among member states and the Bank's allocation of US$ 1 billion from its special funds and urges Member States and their relevant bodies as well as their private economic actors to take the necessary measures in order to support the efforts of the Bank to secure the necessary additional funds which amount to $ 1 billion from the collective murabaha and the two-phased murabaha.
5.Urges Member States to develop policies, strategies and administrative measures to supplement the efforts of the IDB in expanding intra-trade, and urges Member States to designate national focal points if they have not yet done so.
6.Expresses its appreciation of the efforts made by the Task Forces on Training, Health and Literacy and urges the Member States and relevant bodies to combine their efforts with those of the task forces concerned.
7.Calls upon member states to cooperate in the area of prospective studies to explore the possibilities of cooperative action to deal with the phenomenon of globalization.
8.Urges the Islamic Ummah to acquire knowledge and skills in fields such as information and communication technology to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
9.Urges OIC Member States and institutions to implement diligently the OIC Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among Member States.
10.Appreciates the consultations held by the IDB with other sister institutions to determine effective ways to translate the IDB document into practical programmes.
11.Also appreciates the role of the IDB in organizing the meeting of Regional Economic Organizations in the Islamic world at its headquarters from 16 to 19 Rabi Al Awal 1419H (8-11/08/1998) as recommended by the 8th Islamic Summit, and the meeting of regional organizations in the IDB Member States on the fringe of the 25th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors in Beirut, Republic of Lebanon, on 11-12 Sha'ban 1421H (7-8/11/2000).
12.Commends the IDB and other cooperating institutions for the work done during the meeting of Experts in Health, Literacy, Training and Trade, and the programme of action suggested by the Experts to implement the Summit resolution.
13.Urges, the IDB and other cooperating institutions to proceed with the implementation of these programmes to achieve the required quantitative objectives.
14.Appreciates the efforts of the Standing Committees in preparing the Ummah for the 21st century and calls upon OIC Institutions to explore the challenges of the 21st century each contributing to its respective field of competence, and to determine the response of the Ummah to these challenges.
15.Urges Member States to take the necessary measures required to cooperate among themselves and with OIC Institutions in achieving the proposed quantitative objectives in the fields of intra-trade, Heath, Literacy and Training.
16. Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 39/9-E(IS)
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC STOCK EXCHANGE UNION
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Noting that in the context of current world economic situation the OIC member states require to develop their economic structures and consolidate economic relations among themselves and with other countries by creating the appropriate climate to attract and stabilize investments;
Commending the approach of the member states towards the development of the private sector as well as privatization of their productive institutions;
Taking note of the need to take advantage of the benefits granted under the Agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to market the products of the OIC Member States;
Appreciating the efforts made by most Member States to develop their stock exchanges by mobilizing and attracting national savings and channeling them into local investment opportunities to avoid flight of capital abroad;
Expressing its desire to avoid disruptive capital flows and secure the Stock exchanges of OIC Members from any future financial crisis;
Noting the non-existence of a specialized institution under the aegis of the Organization of the Islamic Conference concerned with coordination, monitoring and development of the stock markets of the OIC member states;
1.Urges Member States to take the necessary steps to mobilize internal resources in the form of stocks and shares and to facilitate the optimal utilization of such resources in profitable investment projects both in public and private sectors.
2.Invites the Member States to undertake necessary steps to develop their stock markets through appropriate legislations so as to enable their markets to be open to the outside world facilitating in-flow of capital available in foreign markets.
3.Urges Member States to make every effort to expand the establishment of publicly owned companies facilitating wide distribution of shares among large numbers of individuals;
4.Invites Member States to set up a comprehensive database on their respective stock exchange and investment regimes and to explore the possibility of concluding regional agreements among themselves to establish links among their stock exchanges;
5.Requests the Secretary General to direct the appropriate OIC institutions to undertake necessary studies immediately on mechanism for a possible establishment of an Islamic Stock Exchange Union and a Stock Clearing House as well as to develop Islamic financial instruments acceptable to investors from the stand point of the Shariah;
6.Further requests the Secretary General to submit a report on the subject to the annual session of COMCEC and to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 40/9-E(IS)
ON THE INCREASE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Sha'ban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling the Articles of Agreement establishing the Islamic Development Bank;
Recalling resolution No. 1/3-E(IS) adopted by the Third Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 1981, which approved the Plan of Action to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation Among OIC Member States;
Referring to resolution No. 5/6-EC(IS) adopted by the 6th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference to increase the authorized and subscribed capital of the IDB;
Noting with satisfaction that the Islamic Development Bank continues to expand its operations and activities in project financing, export and import trade financing, technical assistance, technical cooperation, special assistance, etc;
Noting with appreciation that the IDB is undertaking an active role in implementing the Plan of Action approved by the 3rd Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and the various resolutions of the OIC Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC);
Also noting with special appreciation the role of the Islamic Development Bank and its effective contribution in the development of OIC Member States and promotion of the economic and social development of their peoples;
Considering that economic development needs and the promotion of financial mechanism among Member States require the increase of the funding provided to them by the IDB and that the IDB's capital will soon be inadequate to meet that demand, and in order enable the IDB to continue its contribution in development efforts;
Convinced that the increase of the IDB's authorized and subscribed capital will enable it to mobilize the necessary resources on the market to meet the increase in its operations for a more effective contribution to the growing financial needs of Member States, and in order to increase the IDB's development operations in accordance with appropriate growth rates;
Decides:
1. To commission the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank to take necessary measures to achieve a substantial increase in the authorized and subscribed capital of the IDB.
RESOLUTIONS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
RESOLUTION NO. 41/9-E(IS)
ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD INCLUDING ISRAELI PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, IN THE OCCUPIED SYRIAN GOLAN, AND IN LEBANESE TERRITORIES PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Having noted the resolution No. 39/27-E, and 35/8-E(IS) adopted respectively by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
A. ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD
Recalling previous Resolutions on this subject especially Resolutions 2/19-E, 17/21-E, 22/22-E, 29/23-E, 32/24-E, 32/25-E, 35/25-E and 36/26-E, 39/27-E of the 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th 27th Sessions of the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers respectively;
Deeply concerned at the continuing deterioration of the global environment, including the worsening trends in environmental pollution and the degradation of natural resources;
Stressing again the right of all human beings to enjoy a healthy and non-polluted environment, as a basic human right;
Re-emphasizing the right of States to protect their environment from harmful activities, and to cooperate among themselves to that end;
Noting with concern that the condition of the environment has reached a stage that requires taking effective measures to stop its deterioration;
Noting that while there has been progress in the implementation of Agenda 21, at various levels, particularly at the national level, the lack of fulfillment of international commitments agreed upon at Rio has been very disappointing;
Stressing the commitments of the developed countries envisaged in Agenda 21 and Rio Declaration adopted by UNCED;
Recognizing that environmental degradation both natural and manmade is a major global concern which requires the strengthening of international cooperation and extending effective contributions for the protection of the environment;
Noting with satisfaction the recent developments towards the finalization of the International Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought, which was adopted in Paris in September 1994 and inviting the Member States, which have not ratified all the relevant conventions, including the International Convention on Combating Desertification, to do so, as soon as possible;
Stressing the need for closely and constantly monitoring the global environmental situation and relevant activities and also supporting the establishment of mass-destruction-weapons-free-zones in the Muslim world;
Expressing also its deep concern over the devastating effects of hazardous, toxic and radioactive wastes on humankind and the environment and supporting the establishment of mass-destruction-weapons-free-zones in the whole world.
Strongly condemning the attempts by some developed countries to export their hazardous and radioactive wastes for dumping in developing countries, and appealing to Member States to sign the Basel Convention on Dangerous wastes and the Bamako Convention and relevant international agreements;
Guided by the teachings of Islam which enjoin the Muslim peoples to safeguard the bounties that Allah has granted them on Earth;
Having considered the Report of the Secretary General on this subject,
1. Encourages Member States to continue to incorporate environmental considerations in their developmental policies.
2. Urges Member States to cooperate and coordinate within the existing Desertification Regional Centers for preparation and implementation of NAP and RAP in accordance with article 11 of the CCD.
3. Invites Member States to exchange information and experience in various environmental fields such as desertification, climate change and loss of biological diversity.
4. Urges developed countries to provide new and additional financial resources specially for protection of global environment in general, and loss of biological diversity.
5. Also Urges the Member States which have not ratified all the UN International Agreements on the Environment including the International Convention on Desertification and Drought to do so as soon as possible so that the Convention can come into force.
6. Calls on Member States to mobilise available financial and institutional resources needed for implementing national programs of environmental protection.
7. Emphasizes the commitments of developed countries in transferring environmentally sound technologies and know-how to developing counties in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34 of Agenda 21.
8.Urges the Member States to attach greater importance to the question of the protection of the Environment and Natural Resources and to its relevance to sustainable development.
9. Condemns Israel's continued rejection to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and carrying out uncontrolled nuclear programs.
10. Requests the international community, particularly relevant United Nations Organs, to conduct active scientific research on the rise in sea levels, and its socio-economic impacts, so as to protect the coastal zones and the wild life in the territories of the Member States.
11. Urges the developed countries to discharge their obligations under prevailing international agreements on the transfer to developing countries of financial resources and environmentally sound technologies.
12. Reaffirms the determination of the Member States to work for the strengthening of international cooperation in seeking solutions to global environmental problems and requests the donor countries and international financial institutions to extend further support to regional networks and national focal points in States stricken by desertification.
13. Stresses that multilateral cooperation for the protection of the environment should include the provision of additional financial resources and access to environmentally sound technologies for the developing countries.
14. Calls for the dissemination of pioneering experiments for the application of environmental development in the Islamic States and the use of the latter's available expertise in this field, whether through bilateral cooperation or multilateral programs for the exchange of expertise.
15. Requests Member States to promote coordination and cooperation among environment monitoring networks and remote-control sensing Centers and coastal control posts and all other environment protection organs in Islamic States.
16. Urges all Member States to continue consultation and coordination among them at all international meetings including consultations relating to environment protection, especially in the field of biological diversity, climate change, desertification, hazardous and radioactive waste.
17. Rejects the imposition of obligations on developing countries to contain the phenomenon of climate changes in addition to the provisions of the Kyoto Protocol on the UN convention on Climate Changes and calls on Member States to oppose this orientation wherever it deemed necessary.
18. Expresses its satisfaction at the fruitful cooperation between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations Environment Program.
19. Calls for the intensification of this cooperation with emphasis on the problem of the remnants of World War II and other wars in the Islamic countries, which impedes development of their societies, and calls on the international community to address the problem immediately and take the necessary measures to remove land mines and war remnants in countries concerned.
20. Appeals to the parties to World War II to expeditiously provide Member States with information, data and maps on mines planted in their territories during the war and commit themselves to extend immediate aid and assistance required for the removal of these mines which still cause huge damage to human lives and obstruct development and construction in vital areas, while taking into consideration the decisions of the UN Conference on the Question of Mines which was held in Geneva in 1996.
21. Calls on Member States to intensify coordination and consultation among themselves in the framework of the UN and others, particularly specialized agencies concerned, on tackling this subject in an effective and meaningful manner.
22. Expresses solidarity with the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya concerning its position on the question of the minefields left on in its territory by World War II, their grave effect on the environment and the accidents and grievous damage they cause to thousands of its citizens. Also appeals to Member States to stand in solidarity with the Jamahiriya in its efforts to overcome this problem and its right to demand compensation for the damage and that the countries responsible for the mine danger, finance mine-hunting operations and produce minefield maps to the Libyan authorities concerned.
B. ISRAELI PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, THE SYRIAN GOLAN, AND LEBANESE TERRITORIES PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL.
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Recalling previous OIC and other International Resolutions on this subject;
Recalling also the UNEP GC decision (UNEP/GC.19/107) on environmental situation in occupied Palestine and Arab territories, and expressing deep concern over the continued degradation of the environmental conditions in the occupied Palestine;
Taking into consideration the recommendations of the Twenty-first Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Also recalling resolutions 14/11-E and 15/18-E of the UN Environment Program with respect to the environmental conditions in the Palestinian Arab Territories, and the Syrian Golan and Lebanese territories occupied by Israel;
Referring to the relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly, Security Council and ECOSOC;
Reaffirming the rights of mankind to a dignified life enjoying a healthy environment, free of pollution as a basic human and sacred right;
Expressing deep concern over the escalating brutal and expansionist practices of the Israeli occupation authorities which include seizure of land and water-resources, the demolition of houses, the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian and Arab Territories, especially in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and the Syrian Golan, the uprooting of trees, the destruction of crops, the cutting off of irrigation waters, the deforestation of wide expanses of land and the use of toxic gases with the attendant serious effects on the Palestinian and other Arab inhabitants and the economic and social situation in those lands;
Expressing deep concern upon the dumping by Israel of Highly toxic radioactive and chemical wastes in the Mediterranean sea and particularly in the Lebanese regional waters;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General on this issue;
1. Condemns and censures Israel for its aggressive policies, the confiscation of Palestinian lands, the setting of forests on fire, the cutting off of irrigation water and the seizure of water resources and polluting the neighbouring countries' coasts thereby causing considerable degradation of ecological conditions in occupied Palestine and aggravating the economic and social situation of the citizens.
2. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the Palestinian people and the citizens of the occupied Syrian Golan and other occupied Arab territories, and considers illegal any violation of this right.
3. Urges UNEP to update its report on the environmental situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and submit it to the GC for immediate reaction.
4. Requests the Member States to continue to extend help and assistance to the Palestine Liberation Organisation and the Syrian citizens in the occupied Syrian Golan and the citizens in the Lebanese territories previously occupied, in drawing up the plans deemed necessary for environmental conservation within these territories and stresses the need to adopt concrete measures for consolidating such plans and taking steps to expose the policies pursued by Israeli occupation authorities which have led to ecological degradation in the occupied Palestinian territories, the occupied Syrian Golan and the previously occupied Lebanese territories.
5. Strongly Condemns Israel's persistence in changing the legal status of the occupied Syrian Golan and its practices aimed at changing its environmental conditions as well as its geographical, demographic and historical features and at imposing Israeli laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan.
6. Calls for the strengthening of the cooperation among the Member States in the field of earthquake monitoring and establish a mechanism from the Member States on the Read Sea so as to monitor earthquakes in the region and exchange the necessary information on treating this phenomenon.
7. Condemns Israel's continuous rejection to join the Nuclear non-Proliferation Treaty and to pursue nuclear programs which are bound to cause serious damage to the neighbouring Islamic States as these programs are not subject to monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency and calls upon the international parties and bodies concerned to adopt the measures necessary for putting an end to this damage, while stressing the importance of cooperation among the Member States concerned in the field of monitoring radiation fallout in the area.
8. Opposes the introduction of amendments to annex 7 of the Basle Convention on the prohibition of exporting dangerous wastes from OECD countries to non-OECD member countries until the states signatory to the Convention have approved the provisions of the annex.
9. Strongly emphasizes the need for in-depth studies of crucial issues on the environment affecting Member States so that they can keep abreast of their future development and implications.
10. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 42/9-E(IS)
ON THE SITUATION IN REGIONS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AFFECTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS, IN PARTICULAR IN THE BASIN OF THE ARAL SEA AND THE REGION OF SEMIPALATINSK.
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Proceeding from the fact that any ecological catastrophes irrespective of the nature of their origin touch the interests of all countries of the world community;
Taking into consideration the extremely difficult situation in the Aral Sea basin where the world community during the last decades practically lost the second largest freshwater lake in the world as well as in Semipalatinsk region which has been the largest nuclear tests site in the world;
Understanding that the dangerous consequences of continuous drying of the Aral Sea influence the change of climate in northern hemisphere especially in the Asian continent;
Realizing the responsibility of the Islamic Ummah for the future of Muslim nations which inhabit the Aral Sea region and Semipalatinsk nuclear test site zone;
Deeply concerned that the catastrophe, which envelopes all spheres of life in the regions of the Aral Sea and Semipalatinsk and has no any national limits, acquires a global character;
Recognizing that ecological imbalance is a major threat for the genetic pool of hundreds of thousands of people living in the Aral Sea and Semipalatinsk regions;
Welcoming the efforts being made by the OIC and Governmental charity organizations of some Islamic countries for financial support and humanitarian aid for the Aral Sea region;
Supporting the participation of international and regional organizations (United Nations, European Union, World Bank) in the programme of rehabilitation of the Aral Sea region;
Noting that Semipalatinsk nuclear site is the only place in the Muslim world where the most dangerous nuclear tests including high intensity tests on the surface have been conducted during the last forty years;
Recognizing that the consequences of the nuclear explosions will influence for a long time the environment of the region and the health of many generations of the people living there;
1. Calls on the U.N. for declaring the Aral Sea region and Semipalatinsk as a zone of global ecological catastrophe.
2. Supports the efforts aimed at the rehabilitation of the Aral Sea and the ground of Semipalatinsk nuclear site which are undertaken by the Government of Kazakhstan as well as regional, international and charity organizations.
3. Deems it necessary to call a special meeting of the Ministers of Environments of Member States for discussing the environmental problems of the Muslim world, particularly of the Aral Sea, Semipalatinsk and other zones of the ecological catastrophes.
4. Appeals to Member States to provide political, economic and financial support aimed at limitation of the impact of destructive consequences of the said catastrophes and at preventing further spreading of these ecological problems, and requests the Islamic Development Bank and charity foundations of the Muslim countries to explore ways and means to evolve programme providing support to the regions of the Aral Sea and Semipalatinsk coordinated with existing international, regional and national programmes.
5. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO.43/9-E(IS)
ON THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEMBER STATES
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling the Resolution 51/39 dated 10 December 1995 of the United Nations General Assembly on the role of science and technology in the field of international security and disarmament as well as resolution No.40/8-E (IS) and No.41/27-E respectively adopted by the Eighth Islamic Summit and the 27th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Considering that new scientific and technological developments, especially space technology and its applications have extensive and important impacts on the everyday life of all nations and would strengthen the socio-economic development of the Islamic Countries; and that in this respect the UN Third Conference on the Peaceful exploitation and utilization of the Extra-Atmospheric Space (UNISPACE-III) held from 17-30 July, 1999, has set the world general policy to enable the entire humanity to benefit from the possibilities offered by Space Science and Technology,
Considering the need to ensure an effective coordination between the activities carried out by OIC Organs and institutions in the field of Science and Technology in the best interest of the Joint Islamic Action on the subject.
Recognizing that the control regimes in the field of science and technology would increase the gap between developing and the developed countries and also recognizing that transfer of science and technology for peaceful purposes to the developing and Islamic Countries would effectively promote North - South relations;
Recalling the Final Declaration of the 11th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Durban, South Africa, in September 1998 which inter-alia, the heads of States expressed that “the imposition of restrictions on the transfer of technology through Non-Transparent export control regimes with exclusive membership obstruct the socio-economic development of the developing countries”;
Bearing in mind the exclusive and discriminatory character of the export control regimes which are in contravention with the legal obligation of the States Parties to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention;
Emphasizing that multilaterally negotiated guidelines to regulate the transfer of the advanced technology, equipment and materials with military applications would contribute strengthening international peace and security;
Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the issue,
1. Reaffirms that the exchange of science and technology for peaceful purposes should be made in the interest of mankind and should be aimed to strengthening the socio-economic development of the Islamic Countries.
2. Invites all States, particularly the developed countries, to commence multilateral negotiations with the participation of all interested countries on the universal and non-discriminatory guidelines on transfer of advanced technology, materials and equipment with military applications.
3. Requests all States parties to the international disarmament and non-proliferation treaties to review their existing national trade regulations and render them consistent with their obligations under those treaties by removing all restrictions beyond those established within the treaties.
4. Encourages the relevant international organizations and agencies to facilitate the transfer of science and technology for peaceful purposes to the developing countries.
5. Takes note with satisfaction for the large scale participation of the OIC Member States in the Third U.N. Conference on the Peaceful Exploitation and Utilization of the Extra-Atmospheric Space (UNISPACE-III) held from 19-30 July 1999 in Vienna to study the appropriate ways and means to promote an effective cooperation between the OIC Member States in the field of Space Science and Technologies for a sustainable development.
6. Requests the Secretary General to examine the best way to ensure an effective coordination between the activities carried out by the various OIC organs and institutions in the field of Science and Technology in order to dynamize and harmonize the Joint Islamic Action on the subject.
7. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO.44/9-E(IS)
ON COOPERATION AMONG MEMBER STATES IN CONTROLLING EPIDEMIC DISEASES AFFECTING MAN, FAUNA AND THE FLORA
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling resolutions 30/23-E, 33/24-E, 38/25-E, 39/26-E, 42/27-E and 26/8-E(IS) adopted respectively by the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Expressing its deep concern over the worldwide spread of infectious diseases affecting human beings, animals and natural life in recent years;
Further expressing its concern over the spread of AIDS as a result of non-adherence to religious values and the slow progress of medical research to prevent and cure it;
Considering the gravity of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (ESB) epidemic and its effect on animal and human health as well as on the world economy and international trade;
Expressing its appreciation for the preventive and curative health measures taken by Member States during the pilgrimage season in particular;
Further expressing its deep appreciation for the excellent and efficient health services provided by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pilgrims;
Considering the necessity of promoting cooperation among the Islamic States in the field of health in general;
Having considered the Report of the Secretary General on this subject,
1. Calls for closer coordination between Member States and other countries on the one hand and the World Health Organization on the other hand in order to fight against this danger through the use of new vaccines and immunization schemes against contagious diseases.
2. Calls for greater coordination and cooperation among Member States in the area of health through the enforcement of international health regulations, such as vaccination of pilgrims going to the Holy Land, improvement of health conditions in addition to cooperation on health sensitization before pilgrims' departure through the media in their countries.
3. Invites Member States to collectively organize the fight against the expansion of the AIDS pandemic and to seriously uphold medical research efforts in this field at national, regional and international levels, and request the Secretary General to set up an Experts Group composed of medical and pharmaceutical specialists of Member States to meet and discuss the matter;
4. Also invites Member States to devote special attention to highlighting the religious moral values in their educational establishments, their media and their Da'wa fora, as those values are the most effective means to prevent the spread of that pandemic.
5. Urges Member States, their relevant national and regional institutions, and international cooperation institutions, in particular the world health Organization (WHO), to set up immediately a mechanism of early warning and control as well as rapid exchange of information on the marketing and import of meat and by-products infected with ESB (or “mad cow” disease);
6. Invites Member States to take strict measures against reprehensible practices on the part of certain food importers and industrialists and to grant urgency and priority to supporting scientific and medical research related to developing agricultural and animal produce so as to achieve food self sufficiency;
7. Supports the call for holding a meeting, in the near future, of Member State's Ministers of Health on the subject of epidemic diseases that affect humans through human beings, animals, plants and the environment and welcomes the kind offer of the Islamic Republic of Iran to host this meeting in Tehran.
8. Decides that the mandate of the said Conference also cover the establishment of Inter-Islamic cooperation in the field of health in general, including pharmaceuticals.
9. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO.45/9-E(IS)
ON DRUG AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCE ABUSES AND THEIR ILLEGAL PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND TRAFFICKING
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conferences and by the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th 25th, 26th and 27th Sessions of the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the Control of Narcotics and Drug Abuse;
Expressing its concern at the manufacture and illegal trafficking as well as the widespread abuse of drugs which endanger the health of millions, particularly among young people;
Noting with concern the new dimensions of the ever growing narcotics problem which is threatening the social and economic fabric of the afflicted countries;
Taking into consideration the results achieved by the United Nations and its specialized agencies in the field of drug abuse, including the declaration and comprehensive multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in drug abuse adopted by the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking and the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances;
Noting with appreciation the Universal Declaration on the Global Programme of Action adopted by the 17th Special Session of the United Nations' General Assembly held in New York, in February 1990, and the Declaration of the London Conference on Control of Cocaine and restriction of drugs in April 1990;
Reaffirming its conviction of the need to supervise the manufacture, trafficking, import and export of drugs and psychotropic substances, in accordance with the 1961 single convention on Narcotic Drugs and the 1988 Convention on Narcotic Drugs against illegal trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances;
Recognizing the importance of taking measures to control drug materials including chemicals and solvents which are used in the manufacture of drugs and psychotropic substances, the availability of which has increased their illicit processing;
Reaffirming the guiding principles of the prevailing conventions on narcotics traffic and psychotropic substances as well as the control system;
Realizing the urgent need for Member States and the relevant international organizations to exert concerted and coordinated efforts to eradicate the problem of abuse, trafficking and smuggling of narcotics and psychotropic substances into Islamic countries;
Reviewing the effects of drug abuse and its illegal production, processing and trafficking on Member States;
Recalling that the teachings of the true Islamic religion categorically forbid the use and trafficking in drugs;
Having considered the Secretary General's Report on the subject,
1.Requests the Member States to diligently follow up the guidelines contained in the recommendations made by the OIC Expert Group meeting held from 18 to 20 October 1988 in Istanbul, Turkey, on the effective measures to combat the problem of narcotic drugs in all its aspects and dimensions, including illicit production, processing and trafficking.
2.Urges the Member States to coordinate their efforts and harmonize their systems with respect to the licit production and trade of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances within the framework of the relevant international organizations.
3.Also urges the Member States to give greater attention to the propagation of religious consciousness and discussion within their respective educational institutions, mass media and Dawa fora on the gravity of the production, use and trafficking in drugs as well as their categorical prohibition from the religious and legal viewpoints.
4.Welcomes the measures taken by some Member States to draw attention to the damaging effect of narcotics and affirms the importance of preventive measures including the need for crop/income substitution and accessibility to international markets for substitution products.
5.Urges Member States to participate actively in international meetings and symposia in this regard, especially those organize by the United Nations, its Specialized Agencies and Organs and requests the Secretary General to coordinate with Member States in this area and to cooperate with the UNDCP (United Nations International Drug Control Programme) in Vienna and the commission on Narcotic Drugs of the Economic and Social Commission.
6.Requests the Member States to continue to intensify their cooperation and to exchange information and technical expertise to control narcotic drugs.
7. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO.46/9-E(IS)
ON ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WAYS AND MEANS OF RESOLVING PROBLEMS RELATING TO ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Referring to the resolution No. 35/24-E, 44/27-E and 38/8-E(IS) adopted respectively by the Twenty-fourth, Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Acknowledging the close interdisciplinary relationship between the Environment and other developmental sectors including Health;
Considering the importance for Member States to preserve the basic necessities of sustainable development and to continuously assess and monitor their environmental problems and issues including Health;
Affirming that the Member States have to continue their economic growth in order to protect environment and achieve sustainable development and healthy societies;
Recalling the importance of effective cooperation between OIC and relevant international organization such as UNEP and World Health Organization in the field of “environment and health”;
Noting with appreciation the Member States awareness of Environmental issues and active role during and after the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) and 19th UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGAS);
Stressing that sustainable development will be achieved only through international cooperation and in particular by implementation of technological and financial commitments of the developed countries envisaged in Agenda 21;
Conscious of the urgent need for the Member States to avail themselves of objectives, independent and unbiased information on their environmental situation and possible remedies that would best serve their interests;
Appreciative of the efforts made by the Secretariat of the OIC, its Subsidiary Organs and the Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH);
Having taken note of the recommendations of the Twenty-second Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having examined the Report of the Secretary General on this subject,
1.Welcomes the offer made by Republic of Tunisia to host the meeting of the Governmental Expert Group in mid January 2001 to do an exhaustive study of the interconnected issues of the environment, health and sustainable development from a perspective that would serve the interests of Member States better and would lead to the establishment of a closer cooperation between them and the relevant OIC and other international institutions. The Conference urged the Member States to furnish the General Secretariat with the names of the Experts for the meeting as soon as possible.
2.Renews its request that the Secretary-General undertake the above mentioned study by constituting a Governmental Expert Committee comprising at least two Representatives from each geographic region of the OIC in addition to the relevant Representatives of the General Secretariat and COMSTECH. In this context, welcomes the meeting to be held in Tunis in mid January 2001 at the invitation of the Tunisian Government to consider:
a) guidelines for the above study;
b) terms of reference of the said study and work out the administrative, logistic and financial details of its implementation.
3.Decides that the requested study should be carried out through COMSTECH in close consultation with the Member States and their relevant institutions and the General Secretariat and in cooperation with regional and international organizations.
4.Requests the Secretary General to submit the results of the aforesaid study by the Governmental Experts Committee to the 28th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers for consideration.
5.Also requests the Secretary-General to identify the ways and means to ensure an effective cooperation between OIC and WHO and active participation of the Organization in WHO's meetings and conferences, follow the implementation of these recommendation and to report thereon to the 28th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
6. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 47/9-E(IS)
ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION (COMSTECH)
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling resolution No.13/3-P (IS) of the Third Islamic Summit Conference held at Makkaha Al-Mukarramah/Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 19-22 Rabi-ul-Awal, 1401H, corresponding to 25-28 January 1981, establishing a Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation and all subsequent resolutions of the Islamic Summit Conferences pertaining to COMSTECH;
Further recalling the resolution No.45/27-E of the Twenty-Seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 24 to 27 Rabi ul Awwal 1421H (27-30 June 2000),
Having considered the report of the Secretary General on the subject,
1.Notes with appreciation the ongoing programmes and activities of the COMSTECH for increasing the capability of OIC Member States in the fields of Science and Technology.
2.Appeals to Member States and institutions concerned to provide financial support for COMSTECH's programmes and activities by prompt and generous voluntary contributions.
3.Encourages and supports the cooperation between the COMSTECH and the Islamic Development Bank for the promotion of Science and Technology in Member States. Expresses appreciation to countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Malaysia and Pakistan for the generous voluntary contributions.
4. Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 48/9-E(IS)
ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE ISLAMIC COUNTRIES
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Taking note of Resolution No.33/8-C (IS), adopted by the Eighth Islamic Summit Conference (Tehran, December 1997) related to the ratification of the Strategy for Developing Science and Technology in the Islamic Countries;
Recalling the resolution adopted by the Twenty-third Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs on implementing the strategy as well as resolution No.43/26-E of the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, and the relevant resolutions;
Having considered the recommendations of the coordination meeting of the Ministers of Science, Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Member States held by ISESCO alongside the World Conference on Science, held on 28.6.99 in Budapest, Hungary;
Having considered the final report and the resolutions of the first Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 15-18 October, 2000, and having listened to the report of ISESCO Representative on the Conference in Riyadh;
1.Adopts the revised version of the Strategy for Developing Science and Technology in the Islamic States, and its implementing mechanisms in accordance with the resolutions of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Riyadh, 15-18 October 2000),
2.Welcomes the decision of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research to entrust ISESCO with the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Science and Technology in the Islamic countries, and the follow-up of its implementation with the authorities in Member States.
3.Commends ISESCO and COMSTECH for their efforts in preparing the final document of the implementation mechanisms of the Strategy for the Development of Science and Technology in the Islamic Countries.
4.Calls on Member States to adopt the general directions of the Strategy for the Development of Science and Technology in the Islamic Countries and to take the necessary organizational measures regarding implementation of the Strategy within the framework of their national policies in the fields of science and technology.
5.Stresses the importance of implementing the Strategy for the Development of Science and Technology in the Islamic Countries and its mechanisms for the benefit of, renaissance and advancement of the Muslim Ummah.
6.Reiterates the importance of the development of cooperation in the field of research among the Islamic countries, and the importance of acquiring knowledge and skills in the fields of information, communication and technology in order to be abreast of progress and changes in the fields of science and technology.
7.Urges Member States and relevant specialized institutions in the Organization of the Islamic Conference to prepare programmes and projects aiming at utilization of exchanged knowledge and the establishment of partnerships in order to enhance scientific research and develop technology in the Islamic countries.
8.Lauds the decisions of the International Conference on Women in Science, held in ISESCO in cooperation with RASIT-Women in Science International League, in Fez, Morocco on 22-24 March 2000, within the framework of the Strategy for the Development of Science and Technology. Conveys thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Mohamed VI, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Morocco for his acceptance to hold the Conference under his patronage, and for addressing a royal message to the participants in the Conference.
9.Appreciates the efforts exerted by ISESCO Director General and the Minister of Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide the best conditions for successfully holding the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
10.Expresses its appreciation of the significant role played by ISESCO in cooperation with UNESCO in the organization of the Itinerary Arab-Islamic Exhibition on Science and Technology, during 2001, in order to highlight the important contributions of Arab Islamic civilization to Western as well as human cultures, and in order to build an everlasting culture of peace and dialogue. Calls on Member States and Islamic institutions to provide support to ensure the success of this international event.
11.Reiterates the necessity to achieve greater awareness and interest in the field of science and technology among youth and the general public, and the importance of establishing an educational system which encourages early creativity. Calls on information media to provide greater coverage of scientific news and activities in the field of research, in addition to giving more interest to scientists and active workers in the fields of scientific, technological and information research.
12Expresses its deepest appreciation and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, for the generous hosting by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the First Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in Riyadh, on 15-18 October 2000, and for providing the necessary support to ensure its success.
13.Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps to implement this resolution and submit a report thereon to the 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
RESOLUTION NO. 49/9-E(IS)
ON ACTIVITIES OF THE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IIT), DHAKA.
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling recommendations No. ICECS/23-2000/REP.1 adopted by the 23rd Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Also recalling recommendation No. 9/23-ST Rev.1 adopted by the Twenty-third Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
Having taken note of the activity report submitted by the Director General of the Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT);
1.Commends the role which the Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhaka is playing for human resources development in the field of Engineering and Technology and Technical and Vocational Education.
2.Encourages the member states to take full advantage of the academic facilities developed so far at IIT by sending the students and trainees to the Institute for development of the human resource in the field of Engineering and Technology and Technical and Vocational Education.
3.Urges the Institute to submit proposals to broaden and upgrade the academic programmes being conducted for the benefit of the Ummah.
4.Requests the member states, who have not yet done so, to take all necessary steps for the recognition of the diplomas awarded by the Islamic Institute of Technology, subject to the relevant rules and procedures of the respective member states, and facilitate the access of its graduates to the labour market.
5.Notes the election by the Islamic Commission of the following member states as the members of the Governing Board of the Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT) for a period of three years: Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Malaysia, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt.
6.Urges the member states which have not done so thus far, to clear their regular mandatory contributions including arrears, to the budget of the IIT.
7.Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 50/9-E(IS)
ON THE ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS AT THE SIXTH CONFERNECE OF PARTIES TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (COP6)
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Expressing its concern for the deterioration of the world environment including increasing environmental pollution and the depletion of natural resources;
Reaffirming the right of every individual to enjoy a healthy unpolluted environment;
Referring to the 1992 Agreement on Climatic Change adopted in New York and the 1998 Kyoto Protocol adopted in Japan;
Aware of the importance of the negotiations which will take place during the Sixth Conference of Parties to the Framework on Convention Climate Change to be held in the Hague, Holland from 13-24 November 2000, as well as their impact on Islamic States;
1.Again, urges industrial countries to honour their obligations under the convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol.
2.Emphasizes the importance of effective participation of Islamic States in conferences and meetings related to the convention on Climate Change with delegations comprising specialists in all areas relevant to such conference.
3. Emphasizes the need to reiterate the demand for unanimity in adopting fundamental matters.
4.Emphasizes the need for the Sixth Conference of Parties to the Convention to adopt effective measures on implementing paras 8 and 9 of Article 4 of the Convention and Para 14 of Article 3 of the Kyoto Protocol with a mandatory and not optional status. To that end, it is necessary to adopt the following measures (which have been adopted by the G77 and China):
-For industrial countries to restructure their tax systems to reflect levels of green house effect for all sources of gas emission, in addition to abolishing assistance to a number of energy sources, such as coal in industrial countries.
-For industrial countries not to encourage increased local and regional production of fossil fuels, including oil, as such increases in production would be at the expense of their related imports from our developing countries.
-Not to encourage the use of nuclear energy by abolishing any assistance provided to the sector and including all its negative effects into its final cost.
-To remove all obstacles standing in the way of oil use and imports, particularly in the field of electrical energy generation.
-To assist our developing countries, including those whose national revenues depend to a large extent on oil exports, to diversify their economies by encouraging investment, the transfer of modern technologies, and the compensation of developing countries adversely affected by environmental policies adopted by industrial countries.
5.Emphasizes that the Conference of Parties to the Protocol should monitor the implementation by the industrial countries of these measures through an annual review of their national reports, which must cover progress made on the application of the above-mentioned points. This has been stipulated in Article 7 of the Protocol on reports and Article 8 on Report Reviews.
6.Stresses the need not to agree to an amalgamation of Paras 8 and 9 of Article 4 of the Agreement with para 14 of Article 3 of the Protocol into one resolution. The two resolutions must be kept separate because of the different nature of each of the Articles in terms of mandatory status and the responsibility of industrial countries described in Appendix I of the Agreement within the context of para 14 of Article 3; and because the process and mechanisms for implementing the agreement are different from those for implementing the Protocol.
7.Emphasizes the need not to subject developing countries to new obligations related to limiting their emissions, whether on a mandatory or voluntary basis and not to determine a time schedule for any negotiations regarding such obligations.
8.Supports the demands related to providing financial and technical assistance to developing countries and creating distinct funds for the purpose, in addition to existing financial means. It calls for a commitment from industrial countries to allocate specific financial sums to these funds on a regular basis.
9.Calls for the implementation of all the items in the 1998 Buenos Aires Plan of Action through effective, mandatory measures attached to each item.
10.Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
RESOLUTION NO. 51/9-E(IS)
ON THE ENVIRONMENT FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Having taken note, with satisfaction, of the results of the First International Symposium on the Environment From an Islamic Perspective held in the city of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 26 to 28 Rajab 1421H (23-25 October 2000),
Having considered the Jeddah Declaration on the Environment from an Islamic Perspective adopted by the Symposium,
1.Adopts the Jeddah Declaration on the Environment from an Islamic Perspective as a framework for action in the field of the environment at the level of Islamic states.
2.Requests the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) to coordinate action with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and other concerned International and Regional Organs and Organizations, for the preparation of a program of action to be submitted to the next Earth Summit due to be held in 2002, as a working paper representing the Islamic perspective regarding the environment and development.
3.Invites the organizers of the First International Symposium on Environment from an Islamic Perspective to hold such a symposium on a regular basis and to adopt the appropriate mechanisms to that end.
4.Expresses appreciation of the efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its specialized institutions, the UNEP and the ISESCO for convening, preparing and organizing the First International Symposium on the Environment from an Islamic Perspective.
5.Requests the Secretary General to take appropriate steps for the implementation of this recommendation and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
