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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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;

Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the occupation of more than 20% of Azeri territory;

Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one million Azeri displaced persons and refugees resulting from Armenian aggression and magnitude and severity of humanitarian problems;

Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular, the resolution No.12/8-P (IS), adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran from 9 to 11 Shaaban, 1418H (9-11 December 1997);

Conscious of the threat posed to international peace and security by the Armenian aggression;

Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full implementation of Security Council resolutions;

Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of the conflict;

Reaffirming all Member States respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan;

Reaffirming also that acquisition of land by use of force cannot be recognized;

Noting also the destructive influence of the policy of aggression of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process in the OSCE framework;

Taking note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.7);

1.Strongly condemns the aggression of the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan.

2.Considers the actions perpetrated against civilian Azeri population in occupied Azeri territory as crimes against humanity.

3.Strongly condemns looting and destruction of the archeological cultural and religious monuments on the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.

4.Strongly demands the strict implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, and the immediate unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied Azeri territories inter alia Lachin and Shusha regions and strongly urges Armenia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

5.Expresses its concern that Armenia has not yet implemented demands contained in the UN Security Council resolutions.

6.Calls on the UN Security Council to recognize the existence of aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan; take the necessary steps under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to ensure compliance with its resolutions; condemn and reverse aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and decides to take coordinated action to this end at the United Nations.

7.Urges all States to refrain from providing any supplies of military arms and equipment to Armenia, which can encourage the aggressor to escalate the conflict and to continue the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories. The territory of Member States should not be used for transit of such supplies.

8.Calls upon Member States, as well as other members of the international community, to use such effective political and economic measures as required in order to put an end to Armenian aggression and to occupation of the Azerbaijani territories.

9.Calls for a just and peaceful settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of respect for the principles of territorial integrity of states and inviolability of internationally recognized frontiers.

10.Urges both Armenia and Azerbaijan and all Member States of the Minsk Group to engage constructively in the ongoing OSCE peace process on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and relevant OSCE decisions and documents, including those of the First Additional Meeting of the OSCE Council of 24 March 1992, OSCE Summit of 5-6 December 1994, OSCE Summit of 2-3 December 1996, OSCE Council of Ministers Meeting of 18-19 December 1997 and refrain from any action that will make it more difficult to reach a peaceful solution.

11. Expresses its full support for the three principles of the settlement of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan contained in the statement of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office at the 1996 Lisbon OSCE Summit, namely the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, highest degree of self-rule of the Nagorno-Karabakh region within Azerbaijan and guaranteed security for Nagorno-Karabakh and its whole population.

12.Considers the proposal made by the OSCE Minsk Conference Co-chairmen aimed at the staged settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan armed conflict as the basis for the negotiations within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group and expresses its understanding that this approach is to ensure immediate elimination of the most serious consequences of the aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan.

13.Reaffirms its total solidarity and support for the efforts being made by the Government and people of Azerbaijan to defend their country.

14.Calls for enabling the displaced persons and refugees to return to their homes in safety, honour and dignity.

15.Expresses its appreciation to all Member States which have made humanitarian assistance to the refugees and displaced persons and urges all the others to extend their contributions to these people.

16.Expresses its concern over the severity of humanitarian problems concerning the existence of more than one million displaced persons and refugees in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and requests the OIC Member States, the Islamic Development Bank and the other Islamic Institutions to render urgent financial and humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

17.Considers, that Azerbaijan has the right for appropriate compensation with regard to damages it suffered, and puts the responsibility for the adequate compensation of these damages on Armenia.

18.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this Resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 22/9-P(IS)

ON US ATTACK ON AL-SHIFA PHARMACEUTICAL PLANT IN KHARTOUM

The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development "Al Aqsa Intifada", held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16-17 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Emphasizing the principles and objectives of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference which call for solidarity among Islamic States;

Recalling the principles of the UN Charter which stipulate the commitment on the part of Member States to desist from the use, or threat of use of force, and to settle their disputes through peaceful means;

Also recalling its previous resolutions to assist the Republic of Sudan to counter dangers that threaten its security and national unity;

Welcoming resolutions adopted by the League of Arab States, the Eighth Summit of Non-Aligned States as well as the continuous efforts of the Arab and Islamic Group at the United Nations, which roundly condemned the missile attack launched by the USA against Al-Shifa Pharmaceutical Plant in Khartoum on 20 August 1998, and supported Sudan's request to set up an international committee of enquiry;

Reiterating its total rejection of the use of force and all forms of terrorism, including state terrorism;

Having considered the Report of the Secretary General (Doc. No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.28);

1.Expresses its full support and assistance to the request of the Republic of Sudan to constitute an international committee of inquiry, under the supervision of the UN Security Council in order to investigate into the allegations of the USA that Al-Shifa Pharmaceutical Plant produced toxic chemical gasses.

2.Requests again the USA Government to positively respond to the request of the Sudan to set up a committee of inquiry.

3.Reiterates its total solidarity with the Sudan to counter hostile designs which target its security and national unity.

4.Requests the Secretary General to conduct necessary contacts with the Security Council and the USA Government, or any other organization, in order to implement this resolution, and to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 23/9-P(IS)

ON THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Reaffirming the previous resolutions of the Islamic Conferences on the question of Cyprus which express firm support for the rightful cause of the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus who constitute an integral part of the Islamic world;

Recalling that in more than 35 years since the establishment of UNFICYP, it has not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem;

Emphasizing in this regard the key importance of respecting the principles of equal political status in the attainment of a freely negotiated and mutually acceptable solution;

Calling on the two parties in Cyprus to reciprocally acknowledge each others' equal status in order to pave the way to a lasting settlement on a mutually agreed basis;

Supporting in this regard the opening statement of the UN Secretary General of 12 September 2000, at the start of the fourth round of the proximity talks;

Reiterating its support for the efforts of the UN Secretary General under his mission of good offices towards a negotiated settlement mutually acceptable to both sides;

Welcoming the agreement reached between the two parties in Cyprus to start proximity talks to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement;

Welcoming in this context the willingness shown by the Turkish Cypriot side for a political and viable settlement by presenting a comprehensive proposal on 31 August 1998;

Regretting that outside developments raising the possibility of EU membership of the Greek Cypriot side have continued to hamper progress towards a negotiated settlement;

Considering that building of mutual confidence between the two sides in Cyprus is essential to make progress towards a just and lasting settlement;

Welcoming the fact that the Turkish Cypriot side has accepted the UN sponsored package of military confidence building measures presented by the UN Secretary General;

Calling on the Greek Cypriot side to show a reciprocal constructive approach by accepting this proposal;

Considering that the massive arms purchase and the establishment of a military air base in Paphos as well as the continuing construction of a naval base in Zygi by the Greek Cypriot side further deepen the existing mistrust between the two sides and constitute a threat to peace and stability in the island and the region;

Recalling its Resolution No. 16/8-P(IS) adopted at the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference which decided the enhancement of the participation of the Turkish Muslim People of Cyprus in the Organization of the Islamic Conference;

Having considered in this context the request of the Turkish Cypriot side for full membership in the Organization of the Islamic Conference;

Expressing its solidarity with the Turkish Muslim People of Cyprus and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a just and mutually acceptable settlement;

Noting with appreciation the report of the Secretary General on the situation in Cyprus contained in document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.11);

1. Reaffirms the total equality of the two parties in Cyprus as the principle enabling them to live side-by-side in security, peace and harmony without the one having the ability to govern, exploit, oppress or threaten the other.

2. Urges the Member States to strengthen effective solidarity with the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus and with a view to helping them to overcome the inhuman isolation which has been imposed upon them to increase and expand their relations in all fields and in particular in the fields of trade, tourism, culture, information, investment and sports.

3. Decides to support until the Cyprus problem is solved, the rightful claim of the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus for the right to be heard in all international fora where the Cyprus problem comes up for discussion, on the basis of equality of the two parties in Cyprus.

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4. Requests the Secretary General to carry out the necessary contacts with the Islamic Development Bank with a view to seeking the ways and means of the latter's assistance for the development projects of the Turkish Cypriot side.

5. Decides to remain actively seized of the request of the Turkish Cypriot side of Cyprus for full membership of the OIC.

6. Requests the Secretary General to take all necessary measures for the implementation of this Resolution and to report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.24/9-P(IS)

ON THE PROBLEM OF REFUGEES IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling all relevant Islamic resolutions, in particular resolution No.36/8-P(IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on the problem of Refugees;

Deeply concerned over the plight of refugees in many parts of the world, most of whom are members of the Islamic community;

Reaffirming the solidarity of Member States with the countries hosting the refugees, and thus assuming immense political, economic and social burdens, in a spirit of Islamic brotherhood and in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;

Convinced that such a solidarity is dictated by the principles of brotherhood and the defence of human rights and human dignity, which are deep-rooted in the Islamic heritage and tradition;

Recalling the mandate of the UNHCR in providing protection and adequate care to refugees;

Recalling also the responsibility of all states to extend their assistance to Member States hosting refugees to reduce the heavy burden they are shouldering;

Noting with deep concern the declining levels of international assistance extended to the countries hosting refugees to help them to continue providing assistance to refugees;

Fully convinced that the lasting solution of the refugee problem consists in providing favourable conditions for their return to their homelands in safety and dignity;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.23);

1.Expresses its appreciation to Member States, donor countries, the UNHCR, the U.N. specialized agencies, and other humanitarian institutions of the valuable assistance they extend to refugees in Islamic countries.

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2.Expresses also its deep appreciation to countries hosting refugees of their generous assistance to refugees irrespective of their critical economic situation as well as presence of large numbers of displaced persons.

3.Reaffirms its deep concern over the far-reaching effects of the existence of millions of refugees in Islamic States and particularly over those effects related to the concerned countries' security, stability and infrastructures, which adversely affects their economic and social development.

4.Calls on Member States, to coordinate their action at international level with a view to determining the main causes behind the exodus of refugees to Islamic and other countries and strive, in cooperation with the UNHCR, to enable those refugees to return to their homes as soon as circumstances permit.

5.Takes note of the report of the First Meeting of the Governmental Experts Group on the issue of refugees in the Islamic world, and calls on the Group to continue its work in this respect.

6.Urges Member States and the Islamic Development Bank to increase their assistance to the Islamic countries hosting refugees given the economic and social difficulties caused by the presence of such refugees living in their territories.

7.Calls on Member States to cooperate with the UNHCR to end the downward trend of assistance to refugees and to secure additional resources to alleviate the sufferings of those refugees in Islamic countries.

8.Urges non-Member States to create better conditions for their Muslim communities and minorities, so that they are not forced to escape or driven out as refugees as a result of religious, ethnic or racial oppressions.

9.Condemns all acts of repression against the refugees, including armed attacks on their camps and pressures on the countries hosting them.

10.Requests the Secretary General to continue to closely liaise with the hosting countries and cooperate and coordinate with the UNHCR with a view to intensifying the efforts of the Organization of the Islamic Conference for the alleviation of the plight of the refugees in the Muslim World.

11.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 25/9-P(IS)

ON THE IMPACT OF ADVANCES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

ON SOVEREIGNTY OF 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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling the OIC Resolution No.46/26-P, which calls for the preservation of the security and territorial integrity of the Islamic States;

Welcoming the benefits of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting the development of knowledge in the various fields as well as transparency and accountability in governance;

Recognizing that the potential threat to the sovereignty of Islamic States and the non-Western world in cyberspace;

Deeply concerned with the relative decline of national sovereignty caused by the ICT revolution which undermines the capacity of States to manage their own domestic affairs;

Noting with concern that the identity, values, culture, national unity, security and image of the Islamic States are in danger of distortion due to the ease and speed that information can travel through the electronic media;

Also noting with concern that public opinion can be negatively influenced through ICT in an effort to undermine a government and national credibility through computer networks involving exaggerated reports, lies, dis-information and manipulation of information;

Recognizing that the free-flow of information and data on the internet has brought many benefits to governments, businesses and societies, this has also brought with it adverse consequences to the interests of nations and their peoples in the political, security, economic and cultural fields;

Mindful of the cultural challenges caused by the onset of a global mass culture which is predominantly Western in character, bringing in its wake values and priorities which are often times at odds with the values and priorities of the Islamic world;

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1.Recognizes the importance of re-affirming, safeguarding and promoting sovereignty and identity of Islamic States by embarking on a comprehensive development program to educate and equip the entire strata of the Muslim society with the latest ICT.

2. Agrees on the need to foster and promote the use of ICT to reflect the social, cultural, economic and political requirements of the Islamic world.

3. Agrees on the need to ensure that the advances of ICT would not negatively impact on the sovereignty of States,

4. Requests the Secretary General to enhance exchange and cooperation between Member States in the ICT field, as well as to initiate conference and researches on this issue, to promote the development of knowledge and to overcome the subsequent danger which threat the culture, values, security and national unity of OIC Members.

5.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. 26/9-P(IS)

ON UN REFORM INCLUDING THE EXPANSION AND REFORM OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling OIC resolution No. 26/46-P which call to maintain security and integrity of Islamic States;

Affirming the importance of the ongoing processes of UN reform including the reform of the Security Council;

Recognizing that any reform of the United Nations, including Security Council reform, should be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the UN Charter;

Reiterating the need for the reform and democratization of the Security Council, in order to reflect the current political realities in the international relations, and to address the need for the enhanced representation of the developing countries, as well as the need to significantly improve the working methods and procedures of the Security Council for the enhanced transparency in its decision making process;

Reiterating that any reform and expansion of the membership of the Security Council should be in accordance with the principle of sovereign equality of States and equitable geographical distribution;

Recalling Resolution No. 40/8-P(IS) adopted at the OIC Eighth Summit in Tehran in December 1997 on the UN Reforms, including the expansion and reform of the Security Council and the earlier Declarations adopted by the OIC Annual Coordination Meeting of the Foreign Ministers in New York on 2 October 1997, 1 October 1998, and 1 October 1999;

Recalling also paras 64 to 75 of the Final Document of XII NAM Summit in Durban adopted on 3 September 1998, the paragraphs related to the Security Council reform in the Declaration adopted at the 32nd Session of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, held in Harare in June 1997 as well as in the Working Paper of the Arab Group adopted by the Arab Foreign Ministers in New York on 29 September 1997;

Taking note the Report of Secretary General No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.30;

1.Calls for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council in all its aspects in order to make it more democratic, representative, transparent and accountable.

2.Affirms that the Member States have a direct and vital interest in determining the outcome of UN reform and expansion of the membership of the Security Council.

3.Welcomes UN General Assembly resolution 53/30 of 23 November 1998 by which it decided that any resolution or decision on the question of equitable representation and on the increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters, would require the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the Members of the General Assembly.

4.Reaffirms that both reform and expansion of the membership of the Security Council, including the question of the veto, should be considered as integral parts of a common package, taking into account the principle of sovereign equality of States and equitable geographical distribution.

5.Further reaffirms that efforts at restructuring the Security Council shall not be subject to any imposed time frame, and that all efforts should be made to reach general agreement on this issue.

6.Stresses that the Open-ended Working Group of the UN General Assembly continues to be the appropriate forum in which to pursue the efforts aimed at reforming the Security Council on the basis of the General Assembly

7.Reaffirms the resolve of the member States to continue contributing actively and constructively to the consideration of the reform and expansion of the membership of the Security Council on the bases of the aforementioned declarations and communiques.

8.Requests the OIC open-ended Contact Group on UN Reform and Expansion of the Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to regularly exchange views and coordinate efforts with a view to safeguarding the interests of Member States and enabling them to make their indispensable contribution to the process of UN reform and expansion of the Security Council membership.

9.Requests the Secretary General to implement this resolution and to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.27/9-P(IS)

ON THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Referring to the principle, and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and to the relevant resolutions issued by the Islamic Conferences which underline the Islamic Ummah's united solidarity stand in the face of challenges;

Recalling the OIC resolutions particularly Res. No.24/27-P, 40/27-P and 41/27-P which call for the preservation of the Islamic States security and territorial integrity and the safeguarding of their values and intellectual and cultural heritage against external threats;

Noting the expanding phenomenon of globalisation in all spheres of life and particularly the liberalization of trade, the overwhelming flow of information, and the development of communications means and technologies which have shrunk distances and transformed the world into a small universal village;

Being deeply concerned about the Islamic world's considerable backwardness in the field of communications science, information technologies, trade exchange and economic development resulting in an imbalanced relation between the Islamic world and the technology - endowed societies and in the Muslim peoples' interests in the cultural, political, economic and security-related areas being under threat;

Realizing that while communications science development has led to the expansion of information and the dissemination of ideas cultures and knowledge, and to the exchange of trade and economic benefits, yet the laws regulating globalization are still set by the power-wielding parties without consulting anyone, and devised to serve their own interests and objectives;

Reiterating that bridging the gap in international relations occasioned by the adverse effects of globalization, is not a mere moral commitment but also a vital objective and an imperative target whose achievement calls for the establishment of an international partnership and for the advocated of social justice to be coupled with a similar advocation for the achievement of equity in the sharing of the benefits of progress, globalization, communications technological revolution and trade liberalization among all the members of the international community, so that globalization may acquire a human dimension and promote balance between the northern and southern societies;

Noting with concern the dangers threatening the Islamic States sovereignty on account of the gradual obliteration of inter-state borders and the undermining of their authority in managing their internal affairs, along with the cultural hegemony of a western character which more often than not, clash with the values and traditions of the Islamic world;

1. Urges all Member States to develop their communications technology and boost the use of the media technologies in all spheres so as to protect their culture and their social and intellectual legacy and move it from a local to an international status, and to reduce the gap between themselves and the technology endowed states.

2. Endorses the promotion of cooperation and trade exchange among the Member States and the enhancement of efforts for comprehensive development, with a view to developing a strong and cohesive Islamic entity in the face of the international imbalance and fierce trade competition led by multinational corporations.

3. Requests the Secretary General in coordination with member states to prepare in-depth studies and organize specialized symposia on the matter to provide more information on the subject and to define the practical ways and means that would enable the Member States to face up to the challenges of globalization in such a way as to serve the interests of the Islamic Ummah.

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the implementation of the present resolution and to report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.28/9-P(IS)

ON THE SECURITY AND SOLIDARITY OF ISLAMIC 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 Shabaan 1421H (12-134 November, 2000),

Recalling the purposes and principles of the UN Charter;

Recalling also the resolve of Member States expressed in accordance with the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Conference to unite their efforts in order to secure universal peace which ensures security, freedom and justice for their people and all peoples throughout the world;

Mindful of the objectives and principles enshrined in the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, especially the objectives of promoting Islamic solidarity among Member States and strengthening their capacity to safeguard their security, sovereignty, independence and national rights;

Stressing the right of Member States, individually and severally to maintain its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity;

Recalling all previous resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on this subject;

Recalling also resolution 44/51 of the UN General Assembly entitled "Protection and Security of Small States" adopted by the 44th Session of the UN General Assembly in 1989;

Reaffirming the importance of the establishment of peace and security in the Islamic world and the consolidation of the climate of mutual confidence and solidarity between the Islamic countries as well as their cooperation in all fields;

Reaffirming also the right of member States to preserve their national security, political independence and territorial integrity and unity in accordance with Article (51) of the UN Charter;

Bearing in mind the recommendations and proposals of the inter-governmental experts' group set up to study this matter;

Taking into account the rapid and profound changes taking place in the system of international relations and its impact on different regions and states throughout the world and particularly across the Islamic world;

Considering the continued occupation of Palestine, Al-Quds Al-Sharif and of the other Arab territories and the continued denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people as constituting a serious threat to the security of Islamic States and world peace;

Expressing its deep concern at the threats to the security of Member States and proliferation of crises and conflicts affecting Islamic countries and peoples as well as at the threats and challenges to the solidarity of the Islamic Ummah in all spheres of life and reaffirming the necessity to safeguard the Islamic values and identity;

Recalling the provisions of the Dakar Declaration adopted by the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference which affirms the resolve of Member States to contribute actively towards the establishment of a New International Order based on peace and progress and respect for international legality and capable of guaranteeing justice and equality for all;

Determined to vigorously oppose foreign domination, aggression and alien occupation, which result in the limitation of the freedom of member States to determine their own political systems and pursue economic, social and cultural development without any coercion, intimidation and pressure from outside;

Emphasizing the absolute right of each Member State to preserve its natural resources and to use them for the benefit, welfare and progress of their people;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic States (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.12);

1.Reiterates that the security of each Muslim country is the concern of all Islamic countries.

2.Reaffirms further the determination of Member States to encourage the initiatives aimed at building confidence and security at the bilateral or sub-regional levels in conformity with the provisions and principles contained in the Dakar Declaration wherever and whenever appropriate;

3.Recognizes that small states are particularly vulnerable to external threats and acts of interference in their internal affairs.

4.Expresses its firm determination to strengthen security of Member States, through cooperation and solidarity among Islamic countries, in accordance with the objectives and principles of the Charters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and of the United Nations and as stipulated in the Dakar Declaration.

5.Reaffirms the permanent and full sovereignty of the Islamic countries and peoples over their natural resources and economic activities.

6.Expresses the determination of the Member States to preserve and promote Islamic values in all spheres of life especially those of solidarity and mutual respect;

7.Rejects categorically the so-called right for humanitarian intervention whatever its origin, as it is against the provisions of the UN Charter as well as international law.

8.Reaffirms the need for respect of the principles of international law concerning the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of States, non-use of force in international relations, peaceful settlement of disputes and non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of States as essential prerequisites for the security of Islamic States.

9.Appreciates the intensive work achieved by the Expert Group entrusted to reflect on the security and solidarity of Member States requests the Group to continue to follow up developments relating to the question of security and solidarity of Member States and calls on the member States to effectively participate in the work of the Group at the highest level.

10.Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 29/9-P(IS)

ON PHENOMENA OF UNILATERAL ECONOMIC SANCTIONS IN GENERAL

The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development "Al Aqsa Intifada", held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16-17 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charters of OIC, UN and NAM which provide for the right of States to security, stability and national sovereignty;

Recalling the relevant UN Resolutions and OIC Resolutions, the most recent of which was Res. No.47/26-P and the resolutions contained in the Final Communique of 12th NAM Summit which call upon the international community to take effective and urgent steps to end unilateral economic sanctions;

Affirming that unilateral economic sanctions are unjust, oppressive and illegal, and cause negative impacts, innumerable serious consequences and increase the suffering of States and peoples;

Noting also that the economic difficulties encountered by millions of peoples in different OIC Member States affected by these sanctions are constantly increasing;

Taking into consideration the report submitted by the Secretary General in this regard (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.26);

1.Affirms that the unilateral measures and attempts to impose domestic laws which target OIC member States are contrary to the principles of International Law and the UN Charter, which warns against interference with the internal affairs of States and provides for the settlement of disputes through negotiations and peaceful means, as well as contradict the basic principles provided for in the World Trade Organisation Agreement.

2.Urges the States which imposed unilateral economic and extra territorial sanctions, to refrain from such practices and to repeal existing measures which are inconsistent with the objectives and principles of the UN, OIC and NAM, and WTO agreements.

3.Expresses its deep concerns over the escalation of the phenomenon of unilateral economic sanctions and the spread of enacting domestic laws and legislations aimed at applying them extra-territorially under the so-called humanitarian intervention and other pretexts and excuses.

4.Urges member States to extend support to those member States which are facing unilateral economic sanctions and expresses solidarity with them.

5.Entrusts the Permanent Representatives of the OIC Member States in New York with the periodic follow up and review of the issue of unilateral economic sanctions and reporting thereon to the OIC General Secretariat.

6.Considers the OIC General Secretariat should undertake compilation of information and statistics concerning the serious and damaging impact caused by unilateral economic sanctions through all available sources of information, especially through the Internet.

7.Requests the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on following up this issue to continue its activity, and calls upon the Member States to effectively and regularly participate in the meetings of the Group at the highest possible level.

8.Requests also the Secretary General to follow up this matter and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 30/9-P(IS)

ON THE US DECISION TO IMPOSE UNILATERAL ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST SUDAN

The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development "Al Aqsa Intifada", held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16-17 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling General Assembly Resolution 22/51 of 27 November, 1996 calling on the international community to take urgent and effective measures to put an end to the drastic economic decisions and in which the General Assembly expressed serious concern over the coercive economic laws which have lately been enacted and which extend beyond the regional boundaries, thus contravening the principles of international legality and the objectives of the United Nations which assert the inalienable right for each country to economic and social developments as well as its right to choose the political, economic and social system which it deems more appropriate for the well-being of its people according to its plans and policy;

Recalling also General Assembly Resolution 17/51 on the necessity of putting an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America on Cuba, in which the General Assembly expressed its concern over the fact that UN Member States continue to take and implement decisions aiming at reinforcing and extending the economic embargo;

Reaffirming the principles embodied in the OIC Charter calling for the strengthening of solidarity between the Member States such as expressed by Resolution No. 15/8-P (IS) adopted by the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and Resolution No. 44/26-P of the 26th ICFM pertaining to the US decision to impose unilateral economic sanctions against the Sudan;

Taking note of the Secretary General's report on the issue (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.25);

1.Affirms that unilateral measures and attempts to impose extra-territorial laws against OIC member States contradict the principles of international law and the UN Charter which warn against intervention in the internal affairs of States and stipulate the settlement of disputes by dialogue and peaceful means, and also contradict the basic principles enshrined in the agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

2-Requests the United States of America to lift the economic sanctions imposed on the Sudan, in view of its harmful effects on that country and the losses incurred at economic and social levels.

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3.Commends the initiative of the Secretary General to set up the Committee which the Eighth Session of Islamic Summit Conference decided to create from the Member States and his interest to convene a meeting of the Committee to the issue of unilateral economic sanctions in order to elaborate means to countering them and alleviate their impact. Urges the Committee to reconvene periodically.

4.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this Resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 31/9-P(IS)

ON THE CRITICAL ECONOMIC SITUATION AND THE DEBT BURDEN IN AFRICA

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling the previous resolutions of the OIC on the subject, in particular resolution 15/5-P (IS) of the Fifth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and the important provisions of the Dakar Declaration adopted by the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;

Emphasizing that the African development problem is of deep concern to the entire Islamic Ummah;

Noting with appreciation the positive response of the international community, particularly the Islamic countries, to the economic problems faced by the continent of Africa;

Deeply concerned that despite the reform and restructuring being undertaken by the African countries, their economic development continues to be impeded, inter-alia, by an unfavourable economic environment, inadequate flow of resources and a heavy debt burden;

Noting that both the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development (1986-1990) adopted by the Special Session of the General Assembly in May 1986 as well as the United Nations New Agenda for the 90's did not yield the required results;

Taking into consideration the important results of the Uruguay Round which has led to the creation of the WTO and its possible consequences on the critical economic situation in Africa;

Having examined the report presented by the UN Secretary General on the worrying economic situation in Africa and the positive reactions by international economic bodies;

Taking Note of the Report of the OIC Secretary General on the critical economic situation in Africa (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.19);

1. Welcomes the efforts made by the African countries towards their economic recovery and development in conformity with the 1991 Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community aimed at progressive economic integration of Africa.

2. Expresses appreciation to the Member States which have provided assistance to Africa through bilateral or multilateral channels.

3.Expresses appreciation also to the joint initiatives of the G-7 and the Briton Woods institutions taken in favour of the heavily-indebted countries as well as the resolution adopted by some members of the international community, in particular some Islamic States, during the European-African Summit, held recently in Cairo, providing for the alleviation or canceling debts of African States.

4.Commends the decision taken by the Kingdom of Morocco to cancel its debts on a number of African States and invites OIC Member States to take similar initiatives.

5. Immediately calls upon the international community, particularly the developed countries and the concerned international financial agencies including the WTO, IDB to continue making a substantial contribution to the objectives of African Economic Recovery and Development through an increase in concessional financial flows to the public and private sector in Africa.

6.Further invites all parties in the development of Africa including the WTO to take measures aimed at raising Africa's export earnings and the reduction in the negative impact of fluctuation in the earnings of African economies.

7.Notes with concern the obligations that debt and debt servicing continue to impose on developing countries especially those in Africa and urges the international community in general and the Islamic Ummah in particular to adopt appropriate measures to achieve global and durable solution on the debt problem through total debt cancellation.

8.Calls on Member States to increase their assistance to African countries to implement their structural economic programme as well as poverty alleviation.

9. Welcomes the contribution of Member States to the World Food Summit in Rome held from 11 to 17 November 1996 and calls for the implementation of its resolutions and the Programme of Action.

10. Invites the international community to strengthen its support for African states' efforts to diversify their economies and broaden their production base especially in the area of export products.

11.Invites the international community and the Islamic world to support the efforts of African countries to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

12.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.32/9-P(IS)

ON ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLES OF THE SAHEL

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Noting with deep concern that drought and famine have been prevailing for the past few years in the Sahel thereby hampering the development efforts exerted by the brave peoples in the Sahel;

Noting with satisfaction that the problems of drought and famine have continued to receive the close attention of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;

Also noting with satisfaction that the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, in December 1991, urged Member States and OIC institutions to strengthen their cooperation with CILSS and welcomed the progress made by CILSS in preparing a coherent plan aimed at protecting the Sahelian peoples and their economic potentialities against the effects of drought and desertification which are hampering the development process;

Having taken cognizance of all the relevant resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences, in particular resolution No. 29/8-P (IS) adopted by the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on solidarity with the peoples of the Sahel;

Noting with appreciation the initiatives taken by H.E. Yahya Jammeh, President of the Republic of the Gambia and CILSS current Chairman and by Their Excellencies Dr. Azeddine Laraki, OIC Secretary General and Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali, IDB President with a view to implementing OIC/IDB/CILSS Programme as quickly as possible;

Having also taken cognizance of the report of the Committee of Experts in charge of examining the OIC/IDB/CILSS cooperation programme for the Sahel;

Being aware that the lives of millions of persons and of cattle as well as the environment are daily jeopardized;

Reiterating the need for the urgent implementation of the OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme for the Sahel as soon as possible;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General on Islamic solidarity with the peoples of the Sahel (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.18);

1. Expresses its appreciation of the efforts made by the OIC General Secretariat, CILSS and the IDB for the completion of the OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme for the Sahel.

2.Takes note with appreciation of the Report of the Seventeenth Session of the Committee for Islamic Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on June 30, 1999 under the Chairmanship of H.E. Abdul Aziz Dahul, Minister of the State of Kuwait, representing Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Chairman of the Committee.

3.Expresses satisfaction with the Committee for Islamic Solidarity with the People of Sahel for its propitious initiatives in favour of African countries suffering from drought and desertification.

4. Reaffirms the necessity to devote greater attention to the implementation of the Special OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme for the Sahelian populations.

5.Commends the achievements of the programme of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for providing the countries of the African Sahel with water during its first and second stages for a total amount of 130 million US dollars, which has benefited more than ten (10) countries and commends also the fact that the Kingdom has recently started implementing the programme's third stage amounting to 50 million US Dollars. This third stage will be realized in a similar way as the previous ones.

6.Expresses its gratitude to the State of Kuwait which has already announced a contribution of 30 Millions Dollars for the Special Programme for the Sahel. Express also its gratitude to the government and people of Indonesia for their readiness to generously contribute towards the implementation of this special programme for the people of the Sahel. Expresses it appreciation to the IDB for having announced a contribution of twenty (20) million US dollars in favour of the Special OIC/IDB/CILSS Programme.

7. Appeals urgently to Member States who can afford to, to contribute generously and substantially to the funding of the OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme in favour of the Sahel Populations an integral part of the Islamic Ummah, so as to crystallize the OIC Member States' solidarity with these populations, in order to alleviate their sufferings and ensure sustained development in the Sahel region.

8.Approves the setting up of a high level follow-up committee responsible for speeding up the implementation of the programme.

9.Requests Member States and institutions concerned to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the high-level follow-up committee which met at the IDB Headquarters in Jeddah on March 15, 1999.

10.Requests the Secretary General to follow up implementation of this resolution and to report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 33/9-P(IS)

ON THE ESTABLISHFMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR SOLIDARITY AND POVERTY COMBATING

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Having noted the Tunisian Note on the adoption of the invitation launched by H.E. the President of the Republic of Tunisia for the establishment of a World Fund for Solidarity and Poverty-Combating;

Proceeding from the lofty principles of the OIC Charter;

Emphasizing the importance of establishing a World Fund for Solidarity and Poverty-Combating and the need for Islamic action to back up the fund in International and Regional fora;

Decides:

1. Call upon Member States to adopt the initiation launched by H.E. the President of the Republic of Tunisia to the leaders of States and Heads of International Organizations, calling for the establishment of a World Fund for Solidarity and Poverty-Combating.

2. Request the Member States to support this initiation at all regional and international fora.

RESOLUTION NO.34/9-P(IS)

ON SUPPORT FOR NIGER'S EFFORTS TO CONSOLIDATE ITS NATIONAL UNITY AND ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHERN PASTORAL AREA

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling the goals and principles of the Charter of Organization of the Islamic Conference aiming in particular at consolidating Islamic solidarity among Member States and strengthening cooperation between them in the economic, social, cultural and scientific fields as well as in all vital fields;

Taking into consideration:

-The Peace Agreement concluded in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) on October 9, 1994 and signed on April 24, 1995 in Niamey between the Government of the Republic of Niger and the Organization of Armed Resistance;

-The additional Memorandum of Peace signed in Algiers on November 28, 1997 between the Government of the Republic of Niger, the UFRA and the FARS;

-The tripartite agreements Niger/Algeria/HCR and Niger/Burkina/HCR signed in Niamey on March 6, 1996 on voluntary repatriation and the socio-economic rehabilitation of Niger's refugees in Algeria and Burkina Faso;

Taking note of the effective start of disarmament, the dismantling of bases and the integration of ex-servicemen in the administration and the military as well as para-military services;

Informed of the start on March 1, 1998 of repatriation of Niger's refugees in Algeria and the resettlement of the repatriated refugees from Burkina Faso;

Conscious that the socio-economic rehabilitation of refugees and ex-servicemen on a lasting basis is a prerequisite for the establishment of peace and stability in the northern pastoral area and the Saharan sub-region;

Convinced of the necessity of providing Niger with the necessary assistance for its economic and social development, the sole guarantee of stability in the Northern Pastoral Area,

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Taking note of the Secretary General's Report No.IS/9-2000/PIL/D.21;

1.Expresses satisfaction at the signing of these Peace Agreements.

2. Commend the efforts of Algeria, Burkina Faso and France for their mediation and important contribution to achieving the peace accord.

3.Commends the Government of Niger for organizing the ceremony of "Peace Frame" and for its efforts to rehabilitate areas affected by the former rebellion movement.

4.Requests Member States, the General Secretariat, and Islamic institutions to provide Niger with the necessary assistance to consolidate its national unity and achieve its development objectives in the context of implementing the above-mentioned agreement (Provision No.3 of the resolution of Ouagadougou, litrally reproduced.

5. Welcomes the Final Communique of the 26th ICFM in Ouagadougou in July 1999 calling on OIC Member States to provide the necessary financial and technical assistance to Niger, in order to safeguard its national unity and the completion of its development projects and programmes as provided for in the above-mentioned peace agreement.

6.Requests the General Secretariat to send a delegation so as to establish contact with the Nigerian authorities so as to evaluate the assistance so far received by Niger and to determine the efforts made to meet the urgent needs of refugees in education and health, and second to assess the development projects to be realized in the pastoral area north of the country in order to consolidate the peace agreement.

7.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.35/9-P(IS)

ON THE ASSISTANCE OF RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHERN REGIONS OF MALI

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Proceeding from resolution No. 19/6-P (IS) entitled "Islamic solidarity with Mali for restoration of peace and development of its Northern Regions" adopted by the Sixth Session of the Islamic Summit held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, on 9-11 December, 1991;

Referring to resolution No.29/21-P adopted by the Twenty-first Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Karachi from 25 to 29 April 1993 aimed at achieving the same objective;

Having examined the conclusions of the report of the Mission of the Islamic Solidarity Fund on the implementation of the emergency programme for the rehabilitation of the regions of Timbuctoo, Gao and Kidal;

Recalling, all relevant Islamic resolutions, in particular resolution No. 34/8-P (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic summit requesting Member States and financial institutions of the Organization to get more involved in the financing of the Programme of Projects for the strengthening of peace in the Northern regions of Mali;

Having taken good note of the positive conclusions arrived at by the Government of Mali and the development partners at their Timbuctu meeting;

Deeply concerned over the lack of financing for this programme;

Convinced that the ceremony of the "Torch of Peace", the integration of the former combatants and the creation of a Ministry responsible for the arid and semi-arid zones, reflects the willingness of all the parties to abide by the commitments contained in the National Pact;

Convinced also that the consolidation of peace, the return of the displaced people their reinsertion and their socio-economic development cannot be achieved without the support and assistance of friendly countries and institutions;

Recalling the principles and objectives of the Charter of the OIC;

Mindful of the spirit of Islamic solidarity;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General on the assistance for the rehabilitation and development of the Northern of Mali (Document No.IS/9-2000/PIL/D.22);

1.Requests Member States and Islamic institutions to provide necessary financial assistance for the emergency programmes and projects for ensuring the return of the refugees, their rehabilitation and the social, economic and cultural development of the Northern Regions of Mali.

2.Recommends to Member States and the Islamic financial institutions to actively support the implementation of the medium and long-term development strategy and of the emergency programme in the regions of Kidal, Gao and Timbuctoo.

3.Thanks the Muslim World League, the International Islamic Relief Organization, and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for their contribution to the efforts of the Government of Mali for the rehabilitation and development of the Northern Region.

4.Requests the Secretary General to send a mission to Mali to evaluate the assistance received from Islamic donor states and institutions since the entry into force of the peace accord so as to determine the priorities in the development and rehabilitation of the war affected areas.

5.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.36/9-P

ON SOLIDARITY WITH REPUBLIC OF GUINEA TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF INSTABILITY IN THE WEST AFRICA

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Considering the role played by the Republic of Guinea in the context of the restoration of peace and stability in the state of the sub-region torn by civil war, particularly Liberia and Guinea Bissau.

Deeply concerned about the massive flow of refugees, which has been going for over a decade, into the Republic of Guinea, the continuation of the crisis in Sierra Leone and the slow pace of the repatriation of refugees from Liberia and Guinea Bissau.

Appraising the adverse effects of this regrettable situation on the efforts exerted by the Republic of Guinea in the fields of development, environment and struggle against poverty.

Inspired by the Declaration, adopted by the OAU Heads of State and Government of 30 June 1993 on establishing a mechanism to prevent manage and resolve conflicts in Africa.

Recalling the resolutions and recommendation adopted by the OAU Conference, on refugees and displaced persons in Africa, held in December 1998 (in Khartoum).

1. Congratulates the Republic of Guinea for the efforts exerted in the context of the reception, assistance and voluntary return of these refugees and displaced persons to their countries of origin.

2. Exhorts Member States and the Islamic Development Bank to increase their assistance to the Republic of Guinea to help it overcome the problems entailed by the long stay of these refugees on its territory.

3. Invites the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to allocate additional resource with a view to alleviating the suffering of these refugees.

4. Requests the Secretary General to send a mission on the spot in order to appraise the situation and participate actively, together with other international organizations; in the special consultation known as "Solidarity with Guinea" and organized by the Government in order to sensitize international community to the situation engendered by the presence of these refugees and the threat this situation poses both to peace and stability in region.

5. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of the present resolution, and to submit a report about it to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 37/9-P(IS)

ON SOLIDARITY WITH THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN AND THE GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE'S LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA ON THE D'AMATO LAW

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Believing in the objectives and principles of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in strengthening Islamic solidarity among the Member States and taking the necessary measures to promote peace and security based on justice;

Conforming with the general international trend towards freedom of trade exchanges and economic transactions;

Reiterating that the unilateral measures which affect other parties and attempts to impose the domestic laws on the territories of other countries run counter to the principles of international law that govern inter-state relations;

Affirming that adopting national and unilateral laws and legislations aimed at imposing them on the territory of other sovereign States as well as acting to impose unilateral measures on these States, pursuant to these measures, is considered a blatant violation of the principles of the international law and contradicts the provisions of international conventions, foremost among which, are the charters of the United Nations and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference;

Also affirming the resolution of the recent Session of the UN General Assembly on unilateral sanctions, and calls upon all States to respect this resolution;

Having considered the report of the Secretary General (Doc. No. IS/9-2000-2000/PIL/D.10);

1Reiterates the principles of the OIC and the UN Charters which stipulate the commitments of all States to refrain from interfering in domestic affairs of other States and to resolve their disputes through peaceful means.

2Strongly rejects any arbitrary and unilateral measures whether political or legal applied by one country against another one.

3.Urges all States to consider the so-called D'Amato law which is against the international law and norms, as null and void.

4.Emphasizes its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and sympathizes with their positions against such acts.

5.Calls on the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 38/9-P(IS)

ON THE RIGHT OF THE GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLES LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA TO RECEIVE REPARATIONS FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM U.S. AGGRESSION IN 1986

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Proceeding from its belief in the common destiny of Islamic States and in solidarity among themselves;

Taking into consideration the obligation of all states to refrain from the threat or use of force;

Recalling all resolutions adopted by previous Islamic Conferences which condemned the said aggression and confirmed the right of Libya to receive just reparations for the material and human losses resulting from that aggression;

Recalling also UN General Assembly Resolution No. 38/41 condemning the aggression and the right of the Jamahiriya to demand appropriate reparations for the material and human losses incurred;

Recalling also the General Assembly Document No. A/42/412DD1 dated 27 July, 1987 submitted by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya concerning the losses;

Referring to the relevant declarations, communiqués and resolutions adopted by Arab, African and Non-Aligned Summit Conferences;

Taking note of the report of the Secretary General (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.8);

1.Reaffirms the previous resolutions of the UN General Assembly, the OIC and all international organizations condemning the military aggression perpetrated by the United States of America against the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in April 1986.

2.Expresses solidarity with Jamahiriya and supports its right to appropriate reparations for the losses sustained as a result of the said aggression in accordance with the provisions of UN General Assembly Resolution No.38/41 of 20 November, 1986.

3.Calls upon the United States of America to positively respond to UN General Assembly Resolution No. 38/41 concerning the right of Libya to reparations, to desist from provocations and threats, and to resort to peaceful means to solve its differences with the Jamahiriya.

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4.Condemns the United States of America's economic boycott measures against Libya and calls for their cancellation forthwith as they violate international law and convention.

5.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 39/9-P(IS)

ON THE QUESTION OF REPARATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR COLONIZATION AND AFTER EFFECTS OF WAR

The Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development "Al Aqsa Intifada", held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling the resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit Conferences and those adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers on the issue of reparation for the damages resulting from the effects of colonialism and wars particularly mines and the after effects of war;

Also recalling the resolutions of the UN General Assembly and other relevant UN organs on the remnants of war, including mines;

Further recalling the historical precedents on reparations for the damages caused by occupation and war and their sequels, particularly those of the two world wars;

Convinced that the responsibility for removing the remnants of wars should fall on the countries that had laid them;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General on this matter (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.29);

1. Condemns anew colonialism in all its forms as an act of aggression which violates all international conventions and principles of international law.

2.Reaffirms the right of all Member States, without exception, which suffered under the yoke of colonialism, to take all necessary measures to obtain quick and fair compensation for the human, moral and material losses they have suffered as a result of colonialism or foreign invasion.

3.Affirms the right of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for reparations for all the human and material losses it has sustained as a result of the period of invasion, colonisation and settlement of the Libyan territories.

4.Requests the Member States to cooperate and coordinate their efforts with a view to urging the States involved in the Second World War to expeditiously extend technical and financial assistance as well as the necessary information and requisite maps for the immediate removal of mines left behind by their forces in some areas of Member States, which are still causing extensive damage and impeding the developmental efforts in these areas.

5.Affirms the right of all Member States, without exception, which suffered under the yoke of colonialism, to recover their cultural property which was looted during the period of colonialism, including antiquities, masterpieces, manuscripts and historical documents, and invites Member States to coordinate among themselves so as to achieve this aim in collaboration with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO).

6.Requests the Secretary General in collaboration with the Member States to hold symposium in order to reach an unambiguous position of the effects of colonialization and present a clear vision of the optimal implementation of the resolutions and submit a report thereon to the 28th Session of the ICFM for adoption.

7.Decides to keep this issue under consideration and requests the Secretary General to establish contacts with the concerned international bodies and parties and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.40/9-P(IS)

ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION AND STEPS TAKEN FOR GENERAL AND COMPLETE DISARMAMENT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE SECURITY OF ISLAMIC 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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Guided by the objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference which call for the consolidation of international peace and security on the basis of justice, and reaffirming its commitment to the purposes of the United Nations Charter in safeguarding international peace and security;

Noting that the current international situation requires that the principles of disarmament as contained in the United Nations Charter become a fundamental element in any collective effort designed to bring about a truly secure world and protect mankind from the threat of weapons of mass-destruction, particularly nuclear weapons;

Recalling in this regard the adoption by the General Assembly on 11 September 1987 of the Final Document of the International Conference on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development, and emphasizing the increasing importance of this relationship in the context of the current developments in international relations;

Convinced of the need to promote international peace and security founded on the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter rejecting the threat or use of force and calling for respect of the territorial integrity and national independence of States, non-interference in their internal affairs, and the right of peoples living under the yoke of foreign domination and colonialism to self-determination, and based also on the elimination of occupation, aggression, annexation, and all forms of racial discrimination;

Recognizing the importance of equitable and balanced disarmament measures, which guarantee the right of every State to balanced security;

Acknowledging that the independence, territorial integrity, regional security and sovereignty of the non-nuclear-weapon States should be ensured through credible guarantees against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons;

Deeply concerned to the threats posed to peace and security in the Middle East in view of Israel's aggressive nature and continued expansionist policies against the peoples of the region, and its possession of nuclear facilities which are not subject to the IAEA guarantee system and advanced capabilities in the field of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery system;

Welcoming the initiatives of Member States relating to the establishment of a Zone free from weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, notably nuclear weapons;

Recalling the Final Communiques and resolutions on disarmament adopted by the Islamic Conferences, in particular Resolution 21/8-P (IS) issued by the 8th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and Resolution No. 23/26-P adopted by the 26th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, as well as all resolutions and recommendations adopted in this respect by other international and regional organisations, especially the Non-Aligned Movement;

Noting the adoption of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty by the U.N. General Assembly on 10 September, 1996;

Noting the proposal of Pakistan regarding the holding of multilateral talks on issues relating to peace and security in South Asia;

Reaffirming the paragraph pertaining to the issue of disarmament and international security contained in the final document of the NAM Summit held in Durban, South Africa in 1998 as well as the resolution of the Thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Cartagena, Colombia on 8-9 April 2000;

Taking Note of the report of the Secretary General in this respect (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.13);

1. Calls for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction, notably nuclear weapons with a view to creating a world free of such weapons and for the intensification of efforts aimed at finding a solution to disarmament issues as a whole, particularly the elimination of nuclear weapon.

2.Urges the Conference on Disarmament to conduct negotiations as early as possible according to the plan of action of the Final Document of the Tenth UN General Assembly Special Session on the full range of disarmament issues and especially the nuclear disarmament.

3.Deems it necessary that all States be afforded an opportunity to participate on an equal footing in the work of the Conference on Disarmament so as to ensure universal representation.

4.Affirms the inalienable right of States to develop peaceful nuclear programs for their economic and social development and to have access to the necessary technology for those programs in accordance with the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

5.Invites all States to adhere to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and requests the nuclear weapons states to implement their obligations to which they have committed themselves in the decision, declaration and resolution adopted by the Conference on the Review and Extension of the Non-Proliferation Treaty held in New York during the months of April and May 1995, especially the resolution adopted by that Conference on the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in the Middle East as well as para 1-9 of the Final Communique adopted by 2000 NPT Review Conference on 19 May 2000, in New York.

6.Calls upon the UN Security Council, in the framework of the establishment of a Zone free from all weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, to implement para 14 of Security Council Resolution No. 687 adopted on 14 April 1991 and the relevant UN General Assembly resolutions to speed up the establishment of this Zone through the elimination of the Israeli nuclear weapons, potential which endanger the peace in the Middle East.

7.Expresses its concern over the recent agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and Israel which could assist the latter to pursue its clandestine nuclear programmes.

8. Welcomes the commitment by nuclear weapon states to totally eliminate their nuclear weapons arsenal provided it is done by a binding time frame.

9. Requests the Member States to intensify their efforts at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva for the formation of an Ad-hoc committee for drawing up a time-table for the phasing out of nuclear weapons with a view to their total elimination.

10.Welcomes the initiatives of some Member States for the establishment of a Zone free from all weapons of mass destruction, notably nuclear weapons in the Middle East, within the framework of the United Nations, and calls for an early establishment of such a Zone. In this context, it notes with appreciation the efforts undertaken by the League of Arab States concerning the establishment a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East.

11. Welcomes the Convention on the establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in Africa which was signed in Cairo on 11 April, 1996 and the establishment of a South East Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ) that was signed on 15 December 1995.

12.Calls upon the Conference on Disarmament to intensify its efforts to come to an early agreement on concluding an international legally binding convention providing non-nuclear-weapon States with credible guarantees against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons and calls upon the Member States to coordinate their efforts at the Conference on this issue

13.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO. 41/9-P(IS)

ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NUCLEAR WEAPON FREE ZONES IN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, CENTRAL ASIA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Recalling that the establishment of Nuclear Weapon Free Zones in various regions of the world is one of the measures which can most effectively guarantee the non- proliferation of nuclear weapons, as well as contribute to the achievement of general and complete disarmament;

Convinced that the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon Free-Zones in various regions will serve to protect the States of such regions against the threat or use of Nuclear Weapons and urges all states, particularly nuclear weapon ones to demand Israel to close down its nuclear reactors, especially the Daymona Nuclear Reactor and the mounting and highly disturbing news on the increasing possibility of nuclear radiation leakage which may lead to an environmental disaster in the Middle East;

Expressing deep concern on the news of the UN General Secretariat at the Review Conference of NPT on implementing the decision of the 1995 Review Conference of NPT in the Middle East that all States of the region have joined the NPT except Israel;

Taking into consideration the resolution on the Middle East adopted by the 1995 Conference of the States parties to the Nuclear Weapons Non-Proliferation Treaty on the review and extension of the treaty as well as the final document of 2000 NPT Review Conference;

Also recalling all the resolutions adopted by various Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers, including Resolution 22/8-P(IS) adopted by the Eighth Summit of the OIC Conference and resolution 24/26-P issued by the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, and on the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and Central Asia;

Bearing in mind all the resolutions and recommendations adopted by the Organization of African Unity in this respect, and recalling in particular the Declaration on Denuclearization of Africa adopted by the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its First Ordinary Session held in Cairo from 17 to 21 July 1964 on the necessity for establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Africa;

Warning at the serious consequences arising from the fact that all countries of the Middle East have become parties to the Non-proliferation treaty except Israel that has not yet joined the Treaty, has not placed its nuclear programmes under the comprehensive safeguard agreements and has not declared its intention to do so, and has continued its clandestine nuclear programmes;

Recalling as well, all relevant resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on this subject particularly Resolutions 51/41, 51/42 and 51/53 on the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia respectively;

Noting the successful conclusion of the signing ceremony of the African Nuclear Weapon Free Zones (Treaty of Pelindaba) that was held at Cairo on 11 April 1996;

Welcoming the proposals made by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan aimed at achieving nuclear and missile restraint in South Asia;

Convinced that a global ban on the proliferation of Nuclear Weapons cannot be achieved in the absence of progress towards universal nuclear disarmament;

Recalling the paragraphs specific to disarmament in the final document of the Twelfth Conference of the Heads of State of Government of the NAM held in Durban, Republic of South Africa, in September 1998 as well as the final document of the Thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement, Cartagena, Colombia, 8-9 April 2000;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General in this respect (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.13);

1.Urges all States, especially nuclear weapon States to exert pressure on Israel to become party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and calls on the international community and the Security Council to compel Israel to comply with the relevant U.N. Resolutions, particularly Security Council Resolution 487(1981), to immediately implement the resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) calling for the subjection of all Israeli atomic facilities to the IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards System and to implement the resolution on the Middle East adopted by the Extension and Review of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Meeting held in New York in April and May 1995 as well as para 1-9 of the resolution adopted by 2000 NPT Review Conference on 19 May, 2000.

2.Reaffirms the determination of Member States to take measures to prevent nuclear proliferation on a non-discriminatory and universal basis and urges all States, particularly nuclear weapon states to demand Israel to close down its nuclear reactor especially the Daymona Nuclear Reactor and with the increasing mounts and highly disturbing news on the increasing possibility of

nuclear radiation leakage out of it, which may lead to an environmental disaster in the Middle East..

3.Condemns Israel for not implementing the resolution on the Middle East adopted by the 1995 NPT Conference and calls on the United Nations, the permanent members of the Security Council and the international community to take the necessary measures to avert the Israeli nuclear threat endangering the peoples of the region, which constitutes a serious violation of the UN objectives, particularly Article 51 of the Charter.

4.Requests the Security Council to obtain Israel's renunciation of nuclear armament, and a full report on its stockpile and ammunition for the consideration of the Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency as those steps are essential for the establishment of a zone free from nuclear weapon and weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East region, and are fundamental factor for a just and comprehensive peace in the region and calls upon Member States to strive to include again the item "Israeli nuclear capabilities and its dangers" on the agenda of the forthcoming General Conference of the IAEA.

5.Considers that the establishment of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia constitute one of the important elements for the strengthening of the nuclear non-proliferation.

6.Calls on nuclear States to engage constructively through a transparent and credible process of negotiations at the conference on Disarmament.

7.Requests all Member States to keep up and further coordinate their cooperation at the United Nations and other relevant international fora to promote the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Central Asia.

8.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the developments in this regard and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.42/9-P(IS)

ON THE STRENGTHENING OF THE SECURITY OF NON-NUCLEAR WEAPON STATES AGAINST THE USE OR THREAT OF USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Deeply concerned over the existence of significant nuclear arsenals in the world which increase the possibility of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons;

Taking into consideration that it is imperative for the international community to develop effective measures to ensure the security of non-nuclear weapon states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons, whatever their origin;

Recalling the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 8 June 1996 on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons in which it expresses that threat or use of nuclear weapons would generally be contrary to the Rules of international law applicable in armed conflict and in particular the principles and rules of Humanitarian Law;

Recognizing that effective measures to protect non-nuclear weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons may positively contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and strengthen international peace and security;

Deeply concerned over Israel's arsenal of nuclear weapons and its threats and practices aimed at destroying the peaceful and defense capabilities of Member States;

Deeply convinced that the most effective guarantee for non-Nuclear States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is the total elimination of all nuclear weapons;

Recalling the commitment made by nuclear-weapons-states to provide security assurances to non-nuclear weapons states in accordance with their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and other instruments;

Noting that nuclear weapons states have failed to provide credible assurances to non-nuclear weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons;

Recalling all relevant resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers, including Resolution 25/26-P of the 26th Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;

Recalling also the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly as well as those issued by the Non-Aligned Movement on the need for assurances by nuclear powers to non-nuclear weapon states to the effect that they shall not resort to the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons against them;

Noting the adoption of Security Council Resolution No. 984 unanimously approved on 11 April, 1995 as well as the Declaration issued by the nuclear weapon States on positive and negative security guarantees for the non-nuclear weapon States;

Noting also the adoption of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty by the Special Session of the UN General Assembly on 10 September,1996;

Expressing deep concern over the threat or use of nuclear weapons in general and against the OIC Member States in particular;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General on the Disarmament issue (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.13);

1.Calls upon all States, including those Members of the Conference on Disarmament, particularly the nuclear weapon States, to work urgently towards a binding agreement on an international convention to assure unconditionally non-nuclear weapon States against the threat or use of nuclear weapons and to explore all additional means to provide effective assurances to Non-Nuclear Weapon States in the global or regional context.

2.Recommends that the Islamic States make every effort at all international fora with a view to promoting the above-mentioned objectives aimed at strengthening the security of non-nuclear weapon States against the threat or use of nuclear weapons.

3.Urges the Conference on Disarmament to give priority attention to all issues on its agenda, particularly to the early commencement of negotiations on nuclear disarmament.

4.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the developments in this respect and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.43/9-P(IS)

ON THE REGIONAL ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Believing that the efforts of the international community to move towards the ideal of general and complete disarmament are guided by the desire for genuine peace and security, the elimination of the danger of war and the release of economic, intellectual and other resources for peaceful pursuits;

Affirming the commitment of all Member States to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charters of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations in the conduct of their international relations;

Noting that the unbridled regional arms race and arms build up impedes efforts for confidence building;

Noting that the essential guidelines for progress towards general and complete disarmament were adopted at the Tenth Special Session of the UN General Assembly vide its Resolution No. S-10/2;

Recalling Resolution 47/52 J adopted by the 47th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 1992;

Welcoming the prospects of genuine progress in the field of disarmament which appeared in recent years;

Recognizing the importance of confidence building measures for regional and international peace and security;

Recalling all relevant Islamic resolutions, specially resolution No. 24/8-P (IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on the subject;

Convinced that endeavours by the Member States to promote regional disarmament, taking into account the specific characteristics of each region and in accordance with the principle of undiminished security at the lowest level of armaments, would enhance the security of smaller States and would thus contribute to international peace and security by reducing the risk of regional conflict;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document No. IS-2000/PIL/D.13);

1.Stresses that sustained efforts are needed, within the framework of the Conference on Disarmament and under the umbrella of the United Nations, to make progress on the entire range of disarmament issues.

2.Affirms that global and regional approaches to disarmament complement each other and should therefore be pursued to promote regional and international peace and security.

3.Encourages the conclusion of equitable and non-discriminatory agreements for global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and confidence-building at regional and sub-regional levels.

4.Welcomes the initiatives towards disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation and security undertaken by some countries at the regional and sub-regional levels.

5.Supports and encourages efforts aimed at promoting confidence-building measures at regional and sub-regional levels in order to ease regional tensions and to further disarmament and non-proliferation measures at regional and sub-regional levels, taking into account the relevant characteristics of each region.

6.Considers that regional agreements on ceilings for arms production and purchases and military expenditure can contribute to fostering confidence and making resources available for development, taking into consideration the circumstances of each region.

7.Requests the Secretary General to follow developments in this respect and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

RESOLUTION NO.44/9-P(IS)

ON THE REGIONAL MILITARY BALANCE

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 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),

Reiterating the Member States' resolve as expressed in the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Conference to unite their efforts in order to secure universal peace which ensures freedom, justice and security for their people and all peoples throughout the world;

Recalling also the purposes and principles of the UN Charter;

Bearing in mind the need for redressing the asymmetries in the levels of security arising from military imbalances at regional and sub-regional levels;

Recalling all relevant Islamic resolutions, in particular Resolution No. 25/8-P (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on this subject;

Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.13);

1.Recognizes the need for enhancing regional security and stability through the settlement of outstanding disputes and the establishment of equitable and verifiable balance of armaments at lowest levels.

2.Calls upon the international community and states concerned to adopt measures which would ease global and regional tensions and result in a just and lasting resolution of outstanding conflicts and disputes thus facilitating meaningful disarmament and arms control measures.

3.Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the developments of this subject and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.