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Resolutions on Political Affairs of the 25th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers
on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic
States.
On the developments in the international
situation and steps taken for general and complete disarmament and its
implications for the security of Islamic States.
On the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in
Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia and South East Asia.
On the strengthening of the security of non-nuclear
weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.
On the
Regional Arms control and Disarmament.
On the Regional Military Balance.
On the problem of dumping of dangerous nuclear and
toxic wastes in the Islamic States.
On anti-personnel mines and Mine Clearing Operations.
On Support For
Coordination and Consultations among Islamic States.
On Islamic
solidarity with the peoples of the Sahel.
On Critical Economic Situation in Africa.
On Reparations for
Colonialism and the After-effects of War.
On the support for
Sudan to achieve natiohnal unity, peace and development and to safeguard its
identity and cultural heritage in the face of current challenges.
On Support for
Niger’s efforts to consolidate its national unity and achieve its
objectives for the development of the Northern Pastoral
Area.
On the
Reconstruction and Development of the Northern Region of Mali.
On the Use of
Science and Technology for Development.
On the Problem of
Refugees in the Muslim World.
On the assistance
to the Republic of Sudan to shelter refugees and displaced persons.
On
Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Confernece in the year 2000.
On
Support of the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan for convening a
Confernce for interaction and confidence building measures in Asia.
ON THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Recalling the resolve of
Member States expressed in accordance with the Charter of the Organization of
Islamic Conference to unite their efforts in order to secure universal peace
which ensures security, freedom and justice for their people and all peoples
throughout the world;
Recalling also the purposes
and principles of the UN Charter;
Mindful of the objectives
and principles enshrined in the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic
Conference, especially the objectives of promoting Islamic solidarity among
Member States and strengthening their capacity to safeguard their security,
sovereignty, independence and national rights;
Stressing the right of
every Member State to maintain its national security, sovereignty and
territorial integrity;
Recalling all previous
resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conferences of
Foreign Ministers on this subject;
Recalling also resolution
44/51 of the UN General Assembly entitled "Protection and Security of Small
States" adopted by the 44th Session of the UN General Assembly in 1989;
Reaffirming the importance of
the establishment of peace and security in the Islamic world and the
consolidation of the climate of mutual confidence and solidarity between the
Islamic countries as well as their cooperation in all fields;
Reaffirming the right of all
Member States to preserve their national security and territorial integrity;
Bearing in mind the
recommendations and proposals of the inter-governmental experts' group set up to
study this matter;
Taking into account the rapid
and profound changes taking place in the system of international relations and
its impact on different regions and states throughout the world and particularly
across the Islamic world;
Considering the continued
occupation of Palestine, Al-Quds Al-Sharif and of the other Arab territories and
the continued denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people as
constituting a serious threat to the security of Islamic States and world peace;
Expressing its deep concern at the
threats to the security of Member States and proliferation of crises and
conflicts affecting Islamic countries and peoples as well as at the threats and
challenges to the solidarity of the Islamic Ummah in all spheres of life and reaffirming
the necessity to safeguard the Islamic values and identity;
Recalling the provisions of
the Dakar Declaration adopted by the Sixth
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, alien occupation, hegemonism and spheres
of influence, which result in the limitation of the freedom of member States to
determine their own political systems and pursue economic, social and cultural
development without any coercion, intimidation and pressure from outside;
Emphasizing the absolute
right of each Member State to preserve its natural resources and to use them for
the benefit, welfare and progress of their people;
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General on the Security and Solidarity of Islamic States (Document
No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.14);
Also taking note of the report
submitted by the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on the Security and
Solidarity of Islamic States which was constituted by the Secretary General in
implementation of Resolution 18/7-P
(IS) of the Seventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Further taking note of the
report submitted by the Second Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Group of
Experts held in Jeddah on 23 October 1996 pursuant to Resolution No. 17/23-P of
the 23rd Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers,
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. Express
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. Reaffirms
the need for respect of the principles of international law concerning the
sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of States, non-use
of force in international relations, peaceful settlement of disputes and
non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of States as
essential prerequisites for the security of Islamic States.
8. Approves
the report of the Second Inter-governmental Expert Group Meeting entrusted to
reflect on the security and solidarity of Member States as well as the proposals
and recommendations contained therein. It recommends to Member States to
implement them and requests the Group to continue to follow up
developments relating to the question of security and solidarity of Member
States and to report thereon to the Twenty- Sixth Session of the
Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
9. Requests
the Secretary General to follow-up the implementation of this resolution and
submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers.
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
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;
Considering that the United
Nations, pursuant to the provisions of its Charter, has a major role and
responsibility in the field of disarmament and promotion of international
security, as well as protection of future generations from the calamities of
war;
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 at the threats
posed to peace and security in the Middle East in view of the possession by
Israel, of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons, and
related delivery systems, and at their continued aggressive and expansionist
policies against the peoples of the Middle East;
Recalling the resolution of
the International Atomic Energy Agency No.601 of 25 September 1992 regarding the
application of the Agency's Safeguards System in the Middle East;
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;
Recognizing that the
establishment of mass-destruction-weapon-free Zones constitutes an important
disarmament measure, which helps in easing tension and achieving security and
stability in these Zones, particularly in the Middle East region;
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;
Noting the adoption of
the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty by the U.N. General Assembly on 10 September,
1996;
Also recalling all resolutions
and recommendations issued in this respect by other international and regional
organizations and particularly by the Non-Aligned Movement;
Noting the proposal of
Pakistan for the holding of multilateral talks on interlinked issues of peace
and security in South Asia;
Taking Note of the report of
the Secretary General in this respect (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.15),
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 weapons.
2. Emphasizes
the need to conduct negotiations as early as possible within the framework of
the Conference on Disarmament 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;
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.
Considers that all States have an inalienable right to develop
their programmes for peaceful uses of nuclear energy for their economic and
social development and that all States are entitled to have access to the
technology and equipment needed for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
5.
Emphasizes the importance of ensuring the adherence of all States
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 resolutinos
adopted by that Conference on the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in
the Middle East.
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 and danger.
7.
Calls on all nuclear weapons states to commit themselves to the
total elimination of their nuclear weapons arsenals within a universally
acceptable time-frame.
8.
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.
9. 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 Working Group of the League of Arab States
concerning the establishment a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East.
10. Welcomes the
Convention on the establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in Africa which
was signed in Cairo on 11 April, 1996.
11. 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.
12. Requests the
Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and submit
a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers.
ON THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better
future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah), held in Doha, State of Qatar,
from 17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17
March, 1998),
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;
Recalling that the Final
Document of the Tenth Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly
recommended the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the Middle
East and South Asia;
Noting
that the establishment of Nuclear Weapon Free Zones particularly in the Middle
East, would effectively enhance regional and international peace and security;
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;
Also recalling all the
resolutions adopted by various Islamic Conferences of Foreign Ministers,
including Resolution 22/24-P issued
by the Twenty-fourth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, and
resolution No. 22/8-P(IS) issued by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit
Conference on the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in Africa, the
Middle East and South 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;
Drawing
attention to the fact that all states of the Middle East have become parties
to the Non-proliferation treaty except Israel that is not a party to the Treaty,
has not placed its nuclear programmes under safeguard agreements and has not
declared its intention to do so;
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, South Asia and
Africa 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;
Noting the statements made at the highest level by the Governments of
South Asian States pledging themselves not to acquire or manufacture nuclear
weapons and to devote their nuclear programmes exclusively to the economic and
social development of their peoples;
Welcoming the proposal for the conclusion of a bilateral or regional nuclear
test ban agreement in South Asia as well as the proposal to convene under UN
auspices a Conference on nuclear non-proliferation in South Asia and welcoming
also the proposal to hold five nation consultations with a view to ensuring
nuclear non-proliferation in the region of South Asia;
Taking Note of the Report of the Secretary General in this respect (Document
No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.15),
1.
Welcomes the treaty on the establishment of a nuclear- weapon-free
zone in Africa which was signed in Cairo on 11 April, 1996.
2.
Also welcomes the signing of a convention in Bangkok in December
1995 by the Heads of State and Government of the ten South-East Asian countries
for the establishment of a South-East Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone.
3.
Calls upon all States, particularly the States of the regions
concerned, which have not yet done so, to positively respond to proposals for
the establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in the Middle East and South
Asia.
4.
Reaffirms the determination of Member States to take measures to
prevent nuclear proliferation on a non-discriminatory and universal basis.
5.
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.
6. Requests
the Security Council to obtain Israel's renunciation of nuclear armament, and to
submit a full report on its stockpile renunciation of nuclear armament, and to
submit a full report on its stockpile of nuclear weapons and ammunition to the
Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency as
those steps are essential for the establishment of a zone free from weapons
of mass destruction, and primarily nuclear weapons in the Middle East region, a
fundamental factor for the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace in
the region 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.
7. Considers
that the establishment of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia constitute
one of the main factors for the consideration of the nuclear weapons
non-proliferation system.
8. Welcomes
the various proposals made by Pakistan to keep the South Asian region free of
nuclear weapons including the proposed five-nation consultations to ensure
nuclear non-proliferation in the region.
9. 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 and South Asia.
10. Requests the
Secretary General to follow the developments in this regard and submit a report
thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the
Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H
(15-17 March, 1998),
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 defence 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 23/24-P of the 24th 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-nuclearweapon
states to the effect that they shall not resort to the use or threat of use of
nuclear weapons against them;
Further recalling that the Final
Document of the Tenth Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly had
called upon nuclear weapon states to conclude urgently arrangements to assure
non-nuclear states against the threat or use of nuclear weapons;
Recalling further the
resolution of the UN General Assembly calling for the Conference on Disarmament
to actively continue intensive negotiations with a view to reaching early
agreement and concluding effective international arrangements to assure
non-nuclear weapon states against
the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, taking into account the widespread
support for the conclusion of an International Convention;
Noting the adoption of
Security Council Resolution No. 684 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 of use of nuclear weapons in general and against Member States in
particular;
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General on the Strengthening of the Security of Non-Nuclear Weapon
States against the use or threat of use of Nuclear Weapons (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.15);
Noting the non-existence
of opposition, in principle, within the Conference of Disarmament to the early
conclusion and on the basis of just criteria, of an international convention to
protect non-nuclear weapon States against the threat or use of nuclear weapons,
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 Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers.
ON THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H
(15-17 March, 1998),
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. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.15),
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 up the developments in this respect and submit a
report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers.
ON THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H
(15-17 March, 1998),
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 Sesion of the Islamic Summit Conference on this subject;
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.15),
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 lower 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 Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers.
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H
(15-17 March, 1998),
Considering the serious
problems arising from the dumping of dangerous toxic wastes in certain Islamic
Countries by some industrialized countries;
Deeply concerned at the fact that
the dumping of radioactive and toxic wastes endangers human life, marine fauna
and the ecosystem in general;
Bearing in mind the Code of
Practice in the International Transboundary Movement of Radio Active Waste
established by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the importance of
updating the contents of this Code to bring them in line with the related
developments since the adoption of this Code;
Also bearing in mind the
conclusion, by African States of the Bamako Convention on the Import of
Hazardous Wastes into Africa and control of their transboundary movements within
Africa;
Deploring the instances of
dumping of toxic wastes in Somalia's territorial waters;
Expressing its concern over
the dumping by Israel of radio-active and chemical wastes as well as highly
toxic pesticides and insecticides in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in
Lebanese regional waters.
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General in this respect (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.16),
1. Affirms
that the dumping or elimination of toxic wastes of foreign origin in the
territories and waters of Member States, and the risks that it entails for human
life are a heinous crime against the people of Member States and the entire
humanity.
2. Condemns
all governmental and non-governmental entities which engage in this shameful
practice of dumping toxic waste in the territories and waters of peace-loving
people thus seriously endangering life and environment on the planet.
3. Invites
all the Member States to continue their intensive campaign to enlighten their
respective populations about the devastating effects of toxic waste on human
life, fauna and flora.
4. Calls
upon all States which produce dangerous toxic wastes to take all the
measures necessary for treating and recycling this waste in their own countries.
5. Urges
Member States to ban all the illegal trans-border movements of dangerous toxic
wastes, transported without the necessary safeguards and the prior consent of
the importing country.
6. Requests
the Member States to intensify their efforts within the framework of the United
Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency to conclude a legally binding
instrument on the absolute and comprehensive prohibition of any dumping of
radioactive and toxic wastes and to this end calls on all States and
multi-national corporations and others to abide by the provisions of the
Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982.
7. Requests
the Member States to intensify their efforts in the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) in order to review the Code of Conduct relating to the movement of
nuclear wastes through international frontiers which has been adopted by the
IAEA and to update the text of this Code in conformity with the changes which
have taken place since the entry into effect of this Code and requests the
Secretary General to make the necessary contacts in this respect with the
Director General of IAEA.
8. Calls
on all States to abide by the maritime agreements prohibiting the dumping of
toxics and nuclear wastes in the territorial waters of the littoral Member
States.
9. Requests
the Secretary General to undertake the necessary measures with a view to
convening a meeting of littoral Member States to consider the problem of toxic
wastes emanating from ships that pass through the territorial waters of these
States and the bordering maritime zones.
10. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
developments on this subject and submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth
Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Gravely concerned about the
continued suffering and casualties caused to the civilian population as a result
of the proliferation, as well as the indiscriminate and irresponsible use, of
anti-personnel mines;
Taking note also of the decisions
taken at the Review Conference of the States' Parties to the Convention on
Prohibitions or Restrictions on use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be
deemed to be excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects,
particularly with respect to the Convention's amended Protocol II;
Reaffirming its conviction
that a universal and multilaterally negotiated agreement to ban anti-personnel
mines and significantly reduce the sufferings of civilians;
Emphasizing the important
role of the Conference on Disarmament as a single multilateral disarmament
negotiating body.
Noting recent
international efforts towards banning anti-personnel mines.
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General in this respect (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.17),
1. Expresses
its deep concern over the consequences of the indiscriminate use of
anti-personnel mines on the security of civilian populations and their economic
development.
2. Takes
Cognizance of the decision taken by the Conference on Disarmament during its
1997 session to appoint a special coordinator to seek views of its members on
the most appropriate arrangement to deal with the issue of anti-personnel land
mines and on the possible mandate;
3. Requests
the international community in general and the Member States in particular to
cooperate among themselves in the field of demining and takes note of
international affairs in this regard.
4. Urges
the international community, particularly the developed countries, to provide
substantial assistance for the removal of anti-personnel mines
and to ensure access by all states, especially mine stricken
states, to advanced material, equipment and technology as well as to ensure the
removal of all existing obstacles in this regard.
5. Appeals
to the international community in general, and Member States in particular, to
assist in rehabilitation of anti-personnel mines victims.
6. Commends
the efforts of the Republic of Yemen in this regard, particularly the hosting in
November, 1997 in Sana’a of a regional symposium on the banning, use and
marketing of anti-personnel mines, which adopted a “Sana’a Declaration”.
7. Requests
the Secretary General to follow up the matter and submit a report thereon to the
Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17
March, 1998),
In application of the teachings and
noble principles of the glorious Islamic religion which urge the consolidation
of solidarity and fraternity among the members of the Islamic Ummah and the
opposition to sedition;
Faithful to the objectives
and penunciated in the OIC Charter notably provisions of Article II relating to
the strengthening of solidarity and non-interference in the internal affairs of
Member States;
Recalling the resolutions
of the Third Session of the Islamic Summit Conference which stressed the need to
strengthen solidarity among Member States on the basis of mutual respect and
commitment to non-interference in the internal affairs of one another, and
support for the causes of freedom, justice and peace;
Recalling also Resolution
16/6-P(IS) and the provisions of the Dakar Declaration adopted by the Sixth
Session of the Islamic Summit Conference on the subject;
Taking note of the
recommendations and proposals of the Reflection Committee, the Group of Eminent
Personalities and the Intergovernmental Experts Group as well as the
recommendations of the Expert Group on Correcting the Image of Islam in the
Outside World, in this respect;
Recalling also all Islamic
resolutions adopted in this respect, in particular Resolution No. 28/8-P (IS) of
the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.18),
1. Calls
upon Member States to observe the principles of good neighbourliness and
non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and to prevent the
use of their territories or government bodies by individuals or groups bent on
doing harm to other Member States.
2. Decides
that no movement exploiting the noble Islamic religion should be allowed to
carry out any hostile activity against any Member State, and reaffirms the
necessity of consolidating coordination among Member States so as to control the
phenomenon of terrorism in all its manifestations and forms including
intellectual terrorism and extremism.
3. Stresses
the need to continue to strengthen cooperation and coordination among Member
States at all levels, and to further their consultation so as
to remove all causes of dissension and promote understanding among
them.
4. Invites
the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution and to
submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
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;
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 the cattle as well as the
environment are daily jeopardized;
Taking into account 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. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.19),
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. Reaffirms
the necessity to devote greater attention to the implementation before
the year
2000 of the
Special OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme
for the Sahelian
populations and
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, and 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Appeals
urgently to Member States 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.
6. Takes
note with appreciation of the Report of the Thirteenth Session of the Committee
for Islamic Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel, held in Tehran on 9
December, 1997, under the chairmanship of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, First
Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.
7. 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.
8. Approves
the recommendations of the expert meeting of the Islamic Committee for
Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel concerning the
convening by the General Secretariat of a meeting of donor countries at
the headquarters of the IDB in Jeddah in June 1998 in order to devise ways and
means of a speedy implementation of the Programme.
9. Invites
concerned Member States and regional and national financing institutions to
actively participate in the expert meeting to be held in the IDB headquarters in
Jeddah.
10. Expresses its
profound gratitude to the OIC Member States which have announced their
contribution to the financing of the Special OIC/IDB/CILSS Programme in favour
of the Peoples of the Sahel.
11. Requests the
Secretary General to follow up implementation of this resolution and to report
thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers.
ON THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
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 crisis 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 difficulties being 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 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 did
not yield the required results;
Taking into consideration the
important results of the Uruguay Round and its possible consequences on the
critical economic situation in Africa;
Recalling that the U.N.
General Assembly adopted at its 46th Session the United Nations New Agenda for
the Development of Africa in the Nineties;
Also recalling the relevant
resolutions adopted by the 32nd and 33rd Summits of the OAU Heads of State and
Government in Yaounde’ (Cameroon) and Harare (Zimbabwe);
Taking note of the decisions
taken by the World Food Summit held in Rome on 11-17 November, 1996;
Having examined the report
presented by the UN Secretary General on the gravity of the economic situation
in Africa and the positive reactions by the international economic bodies;
Taking Note further of the
Report of the Secretary General (Document
No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.20),
1. Welcomes
the efforts made by the African countries towards their economic recovery and
development in conformity with the Abuja Treaty concluded in 1991 establishing
the African Economic Community aimed at progressive economic inof Africa.
2. Stresses
the urgent need to implement the United Nations New Agenda for the Development
of Africa in the 1990's and urgently calls upon the international
community to fulfill its commitmon the basis of the principle of shared
responsibility a full partnership with Africa.
3. Expresses
appreciation to the Member States which have provided assistance to Africa
through bilateral or multilateral channels.
4. Immediately
calls upon the international community, particularly the developed countries
and the concerned international financial agencies, to make a substantial
contribution to the objectives of African Economic Recovery and Development,
inter-alia, by an increase in financial flows, especially concessional flows, to
Africa, particularly to sub-Saharan countries.
5.
Invites further all parties in the development of Africa to take
measures for an increase in Africa's export earnings and a reduction in the
adverse impact on African economies of fluctuations in those earnings and
through measures to limit and reduce the burden that external debt imposes on
African recovery, reform and development.
6.
Calls upon Member States to increase their assistance to the
countries of Africa in order to enable them to initiate and implement the
necessary structural changes required to hasten their economic development.
7.
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.
8. Invites
the international community to strengthen its support for Africa's efforts to
diversify its commodity sector as well as for market promotion activities and
export.
9. Recommends
that Member States and the international community, especially those countries
which have an agricultural surplus to give special attention to providing
continued assistance in the sector of agriculture in order to enable the
countries of Africa to achieve self-sufficiency as soon as possible.
10. Urges the developed countries and international
financial institutions to take strict measures to solve the extreme debt burden
of the African States, including the cancellation of these debts.
11. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the
implementation of this resolution and submit a report to the Twenty-sixth
Session of the Islamic Summit Conference .
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Recalling
resolutions of the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Sessions of the Islamic
Summit Conferences as well as the resolutions of the Islamic Conferences of
Foreign Ministers on reparations for damages caused by colonialism and by war
and, particularly the sequels of war and mines;
Recalling
also Resolution No. 32 of the 5th Summit Conference of
Heads of State and Government of Non-Aligned States, held in Colombo from 16 to
19 August, 1976 concerning the after effects of wars;
Also
referring to
the content of the Declaration of the 9th Summit Conference
of Heads of State and Government of Non-Aligned States, held in Belgrade,
from 4 to 7 September, 1989 on reparations for the period of colonialism;
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
two world wars;
Recognizing
that the existence of physical remnants of the war, including mines, in the
territories of developing countries seriously impedes the developmental efforts
of these countries and causes a loss of life and property;
Taking
into consideration the
decisions of the special meeting on mines held under the auspices of the UN in
Geneva in August 1995;
Convinced
that the responsibility for
removing the remnants of wars should fall on the countries that had laid them;
Recognizing
that
the poverty and economic and social backwardness affecting developing countries
are due primarily to the depletion of those countries’ economic and human
resources by the States that colonized them;
Also
convinced that the effective solution to the problems caused
to the developing countries by colonialism, occupation or settlement lies in the
commitment of former colonial powers to shoulder the responsibility of
compensating for the losses suffered by those countries;
Further
convinced that reparations for colonialism are the least
that former colonial powers can do to rehabilitate the people of the countries
they had colonized;
Recognizing
that the peoples of the world have a firm desire to end all forms of
colonialism;
Taking
Note of the Report of the Secretary General on this
matter (ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.21),
1.
Condemns anew colonialism in all its forms as an act of aggression
which violates all international conventions and principles of international
law.
2.
Recognizes that the effects of colonialism have hampered economic
and social development plans and programmes in the developing countries and are
still impeding these countries’ development and progress.
3.
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 and material losses they have suffered
as a result of colonialism or foreign invasion.
4.
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 and calls on States which have caused these
dangers to take effective measures to meet the claims of the Great Jamahiriya.
5.
Calls upon all former and current colonial powers to shoulder
their responsibilities and to grant reparations for all the economic, social and
cultural effects resulting from their occupation of developing countries;
6.
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, and invites
the concerned Member States to coordinate among themselves so as to achieve this
objective.
7.
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).
8.
Urges the international community to take effective measures to
prevent the recurrence of colonialism and eliminate the remaining pockets
thereof.
9.
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 Twenty-sixth
Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON THE SUPPORT FOR SUDAN TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL UNITY,
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Recalling
all the relevant Islamic resolutions, in particular Resolution No. 32/8-P (IS),
adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit on supporting the efforts
made by Sudan to achinational unity, peace, development and to safeguard its
identity and cultural heritage;
Reiterating
its commitment to the goals and principles embodied in the OIC Charter
concerning the reinforcement of Islamic solidarity between the Member States and
the strengthening oftheir capacity to their unity, territorial security,
sovereignty, independence, national rights and spiritual heritage;
Observing
that Sudan is facing attacks and designs from various hostile foreign circles
undermining its stability, jeopardizing its unity and cultural identity;
Drawing
attention to the public opinion mobilisation campaign
launched by hostile western circles with the aim of paving the way for
intervention in Sudan through the establishment of so-called security zones
under the guise of humanitarian action.
Taking
Note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document
No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.22),
1. Reiterates its full solidarity with Sudan
to face hostile designs and defend its unity, territorial security and
stability.
2. Commends
the continuous efforts exerted by the Sudanese Government in order to reach a
peaceful solution to the problem of Southern Sudan through negotiation and
dialogue between the Sudanese parties and the positive outcome of these efforts
which have led to the signature of the peace accords of Khartoum and Fachoda
with the rebel factions of the South.
3. Expresses its deepest appreciation to the
Member States supporting the Sudanese efforts to safeguard its unity, national
security and cultural heritage.
4. Appeals
to Member States to continue to support the Sudanese efforts to safeguard its
unity, security and identity, in conformity with the principles embodied in the
OIC Charter.
5. Requests
the Secretary General to follow-up on the implementation of this
resolution and to submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the
Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
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:
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The Peace Agreement concluded in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) on 9 October
1994 and signed on 24 April 1995 in Niamey between the Government of the
Republic of Niger and the Organization of Armed Resistance;
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The additional Memorandum of Understanding signed in Algiers on 28
November 1997 between the Government of the Republic of Niger, the UFRA and the
AFARS;
-
The tripartite agreements Niger/Algeria/HCR and Niger/Burkina/HCR signed
on Niamey on 6 March 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 1 March 1998 of repatriation of Niger’s refugees in Algeria
and the resettlement of the repatriated refugees of Niger 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,
1. Expresses
satisfaction at the signing of these Peace Agreements.
2. Commends
the efforts exerted by mediating countries (Algeria, Burkina Faso, the Libyan
Arab Jamahiriya and France) for their mediation and their important contribution
to the conclusion of these Agreements.
3. Requests
Member States, the General Secretariat and other Islamic Institutions to provide
Niger with the necessary assistance to enable it to consolidate its national
unity and achieve its developmental objectives within the framework of the
implementation of the above-mentioned Agreements.
4. Invites
the Secretary General to follow-up the implementation of the provisions of the
present resolution and submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of
the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministres.
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
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 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 Timbuctu, 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 region 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, rehabilitation of the displaced people 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 (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.24),
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 Timbuctu.
3. Thanks
the Muslim World League (MWL), the International Islamic Relief Organization
(IIRO), and the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) 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 follow up the implementation of this resolution and
submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers.
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Recalling all relevant Islamic resolutions, in particular resolution
No. 35/8-P(IS) of the Eighth Session of the Islamic summit Conference;
Bearing in mind the historic
contribution of the Islamic civilization in building, enriching and developing
human civilization at large;
Conscious of the need for
continued active participation in building human civilization and for
interacting with it in such a way as to achieve an adequate standard of living,
on the basis of mutual understanding among peoples and nations, away from acts
of aggression and violations of the principles of the United Nations Charter and
international norms;
Proceeding from the
inalienable right of peoples to development;
Believing that , social and
cultural progress is contingent upon the peaceful uses of science and technology
on the broadest scale possible, in accordance with the requirements of
development;
Conscious that science and
technology are the outcome of an integrated human endeavour and that their
peaceful applications should be marshalled for the service of the whole of
mankind;
Taking Note of the Report of
the Secretary General (Document No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.25),
1. Affirms
the inalienable right of the Islamic States to develop, acquire and make use of
science and technology for progress in economic, social and cultural fields.
2. Rejects all policies and measures including discriminatory, inequitable regimes aimed at
obstructing the achievement of technological progress for peaceful purposes in
Member States, as well as policies and measures which are inconsistent with the
legitimate rights of all States and peoples to attain an appropriate, modern and
civilized standard of living, in addition to harming international peace and
security and are at variance with the aims and objectives of the UN Charter.
3. Calls
upon industrialized States to facilitate the transfer of technology to
developing countries and remove the restrictions hindering the transfer of
technology to Islamic States in particular.
4. Calls
upon Member States to strengthen cooperation among themselves in the fields
of science and technology for peaceful purposes, especially in the framework of
the Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation.
5. Recommends
that Member States consult each other on the appropriate measures to be adopted
with regard to any State or group of States imposing restrictions on the
transfer of technology and its equipment to the developing countries through a
meeting to be convened in this regard by the Secretary General.
6. Requests
the Secretary General to monitor the implementation of the present resolution
and submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
THE
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
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 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 and maintenance 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. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.26),
1. Notes
with satisfaction the ongoing efforts of the Secretary General to further
enhance the capacity of the OIC to provide humanitarian assistance to the
refugees in cooperation with the UNHCR.
2. Expresses
its appreciation to Member States, donor countries, the UNHCR, the U.N.
specialized agencies, and other humanitarian institutions for the valuable
assistance they extend to refugees in Islamic countries.
3. Expresses
also its deep appreciation to countries hosting refugees for their generous
assistance to refugees irrespective of their critical economic situation as well
as presence of large number of displaced persons.
4. Reaffirms
its concern for the security, stability and infrastructure of those Muslim
countries whose economic and social development is seriously affected by the
presence of refugees.
5. 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 whenever circumstances permit.
6. Requests
the Secretary General to expedite the preparation of a survey regarding the
numbers and the situation of the refugees in the Islamic World in coordination
with the UNHCR. This survey should be presented to the first meeting of the
Group of Experts on this subject which is to be held in 1998.
7. Decides
to convene a meeting of an Inter-governmental Group of Experts established by a
resolution of the Twenty-third Session
of the ICFM and to hold its first meeting in 1998 to examine the various
dimensions of this problem and define ways and means to deal with this
issue.
8. 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.
9. 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
suffering of those refugees in Islamic countries.
10. Urges
non-Member States to create better conditions for their Muslim communities and
minorities, so that they are not forced to escape or are driven out as refugees
because of religious, ethnic or racial oppression.
11. Condemns all
acts of repression against the refugees, including armed attacks on their camps
and pressures on the countries sheltering them.
12. 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
and submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Proceeding
from Resolution No. 20/K49 (1994) adopted by the UN General Assembly on extended
humanitarian assistance to the Sudan, as well as the Note submitted by the
Government of the Republic of Sudan on refugees and displaced persons;
Appreciating
the efforts exerted by the Government of the Republic of the Sudan on
establishing peace within the country which resulted in the return of Sudanese
refugees from the outside affected by the rebellious movement in Southern Sudan;
Appreciating
the
hosting by the Republic of Sudan of over one million refugees from neighbouring
States despite the dwindling of the assistance extended to them by the
international community and despite the slow process of the voluntary return of
these refugees to their countries;
Taking
into consideration the migration of large numbers of citizens of the
regions of the Southern Sudan to the North of Sudan escaping from atrocities
perpetrated by the rebellious movement;
Taking
Note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document
No. ICFM/25-98/PIL/D.27),
1.
Urges international donors to extend assistance commensurate with the
number of refugees in the Sudan, and such as to help in their voluntary
repatriation.
2.
Invites the Islamic Development Bank to extend financial
assistance as to support the efforts of the Government of the Sudan aimed at
resettling returning Sudanese refugees in the areas liberated from the hold of
the rebellious movement as well as to provide shelter to the displaced persons
who migrated to the North due to the military operations conducted by the
rebellious movement.
3.
Appeals to all the Member States to extend assistance to the
Government of the Sudan so as to overcome the problems of refugees and displaced
persons.
4.
Requests the Secretary General to submit a report on this matter to
the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic Confernece of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Recalling the UNGA resolution 51/41 which decided the holding of NPT
Review Conference;
Recalling the General Assembly Resolution 50/7- Q of 12 December
1995, in which it took note of the various decisions of 1995 Review and
Extension Conference;
Believing that convening of
Review Conference in 2000 has great effects on Evaluation of Compliance of
Nuclear and Non-Nuclear States parties to NPT;
Taking note of necessity of
active participation of Islamic countries parties to NPT in 2000 Review
Conference of NPT and its preparatory committees;
Stressing the necessity of
active participation of Islamic countries in multilateral disarmament
negotiations;
Reaffirming that nuclear
weapons programme of Israel still poses grave danger to the security of the
Islamic countries, especially in the Middle East;
Noting the ICJ advisory
opinion in which it recalls the obligation of the nuclear weapon states
to initiate and conclude negotiations on complete nuclear disarmament ;
Also noting the declaration
of principles and objectives for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
adopted by the 1995 Review Conference on strengthening nuclear disarmament,
1. Requests
all Islamic countries parties to the Treaty to actively participate in 2000
Review Conference of NPT and its preparatory committees.
2. Requests
all States parties to pursue vigorously the objective of nuclear disarmament in
the international fora, particularly in 2000 NPT Review Conference as stipulated
in Article 6 of the NPT.
3. Invites
all States parties to the NPT in particular the nuclear countries members in the
Security Council to exert pressure on Israel to accede to the Treaty to refrain
from owning nuclear weapons and their components and to place all its nuclear
programmes and systems under the IAEA comprehensive safeguards taking into
consideration what is provided in operative paragraph 14 of Security Council
Resolution No. 687 issued on 14 April
1991 and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, as well as the
resolution adopted by the Review and Extension Conference regarding the Middle
East for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty which was held in New York in
April and May 1995 regarding a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East region.
4. Requests
the Islamic countries parties to NPT to conduct further consultations at the
expert level before 2000 Review Conference and its preparatory committees in
order to coordinate positions in the Conference.
5. Requests
the Secretary General to follow up the Implementation of this resolution
and submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers.
ON
The Twenty-fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign
Ministers (Session for a better future for the Peoples of the Islamic Ummah),
held in Doha, State of Qatar, from
17 to 19 Dhul Quida, 1418H (15-17 March, 1998),
Realizing that the present
world is characterized by the absence of sharp political and ideological
opposition of different systems;
Proceeding from
understanding that the Muslim States as well as other countries of the world are
interested in providing strong and permanent peace and stability as the most
important condition for the progressive development of the world community on
the way of economic and cultural progress;
Reaffirming the respect for
principles of the UN Charter, international law and legitimacy as well as
peaceful negotiations and constructive dialogue for achieving the desired goal
that is the resolution of regional conflicts;
Proceeding from the
necessity of the strict observance of the principle of the territorial integrity
and the respect of the sovereignty of all countries and non-interference in
their internal affairs;
Stressing the need for
general and complete disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament;
Greeting the initiatives
on the questions of international and regional security proposed by the Islamic
countries;
Recognizing the expediency of
usage of the experience of the world community as a whole as well as some
regional security structures;
Realizing that along with
the establishment of a new mechanism of regional security it is necessary to
take into consideration the specificity of the relations between the States in
the Asian continent;
Underlining the need to
respect the regional groups within the United Nations;
Condemning the persistence
of the policies of hegemony, power politics, military diktat and use of force;
Underlining the irrelevance of the doctrine of nuclear deterrence in the
post cold war era.
Taking into account that the
initiative of calling the Conference for interaction and confidence-building
measures has been supported by the significant number of Asian States,
international organizations, including UN and OIC, and has become an important
factor of regional policy;
.Stressing that among its participants are the countries
representing all five continents of the world;
Taking into consideration that the
process of the preparation of the Conference for interaction and
confidence-building measures in Asia has acquired
a stable character and that the Special Working Group has made
significant work for drawing together the different approaches and elaboration
of the formulas on the main security problems and this work has been highly
appreciated by many Asian countries,
1. Welcomes
the efforts of the Republic of Kazakhstan for promotion of the initiative of the
Conference for interaction and confidence-building measures in Asia.
2. Considers
that the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan for convening a Conference for
interaction and confidence-building measures in Asia will contribute to the
general process of providing international security.
3. Calls
upon Member States to express their support of the Kazakhstani initiative
taking into consideration the possibility of resolution of many urgent problems
of present-day world in its frame.
4. Recommends
that the Member States may join the process of promoting confidence-building
measures in the Asian continent, the interaction in the interests of all Islamic
states as well as taking part in
the work of the Conference at all levels.
5. Affirms
that the Islamic countries do not conider Israel a member of the Asian Countries
Group and requests that it be excluded from attending the Conference on
Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in view of the fact that such
measures require inherently the elimination of the Israeli occupation of
Paletinian and other Arab territories including
the city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
6. Requests
the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this resolution
and to submit a report thereon to the Twenty-sixth Session of the of the Islamic
Conference of Foreign Ministers.
