OIC Calls on Brazil to Reconsider Moving Embassy to Occupied Al-Quds

Date: 03/11/2018

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Brazilian President-elect plan to move his country’s embassy to the occupied city of Al-Quds, inviting Brazil to reconsider this legally invalid position, being in flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions.

Secretary General Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen called on Brazil to honor its legal and political commitments under international law and UN resolutions, inviting it to take positions that mobilize greater support for peace based on the two-state vision.

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