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Maroc
7 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
51st OIC FM Council Commends HM the King's Role as Chairman of Al Quds Committee
The foreign ministers of the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), meeting on June 21–22 in Istanbul for the 51st session of their Council, praised the ongoing efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, in protecting the holy sites in Al Quds Asharif. In their resolution on "The Capital of the State of Palestine, Al Quds Asharif," the OIC foreign ministers commended the significant role played by the Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency through the implementation of several development projects benefiting the population of the holy city and supporting its resistance. The Istanbul Declaration also welcomed the efforts of the Al Quds Committee, under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and its executive branch, the Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, in preserving the identity of the holy city as a symbol of tolerance and coexistence among the three monotheistic religions, and in upholding its legal status. The 51st Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC member states concluded its work on Sunday with the adoption of the Istanbul Declaration and several resolutions addressing various political, economic, and cultural issues concerning the Islamic world. (MAP: 23 June 2025)
Ya Biladi
7 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
OIC Foreign Ministers praise King Mohammed VI's efforts in Al-Quds preservation
The foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, gathered in Istanbul on June 21–22 for the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, commended the efforts of King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, in protecting the holy sites of Al-Quds Acharif. In their resolution on the capital of the State of Palestine, Al-Quds Acharif, the ministers praised the role of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in carrying out several development projects that benefit the city's residents and support their resilience. The Istanbul Declaration also highlighted the efforts of the Al-Quds Committee, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, and its executive body, the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, in preserving the city's identity as a symbol of tolerance and coexistence among the three monotheistic religions, and in strengthening its legal status. The 51st session concluded on Sunday with the adoption of the Istanbul Declaration and a series of resolutions addressing key political, economic, and cultural issues affecting the Islamic world.
Morocco World
7 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
51st OIC Ministerial Council Recognizes King Mohammed VI's Work on Al-Quds
Marrakech – The 51st Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded its two-day session in Istanbul on Sunday, June 22, with special recognition for Morocco's ongoing contributions to Palestine and Africa. In their resolution on 'the Capital of the State of Palestine, Al-Quds Acharif,' the Islamic foreign ministers acknowledged King Mohammed VI's continuous efforts to protect holy sites in Jerusalem. As President of the Al-Quds Committee, the King was specifically noted for his work through the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency. The Istanbul Declaration affirmed the agency's implementation of numerous development projects benefiting Jerusalem's population and supporting their struggle. Ministers specifically credited the agency's role in preserving the holy city's identity as a symbol of tolerance and coexistence among the three monotheistic religions. 'The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency has played a substantial role through the implementation of several development projects,' stated the foreign ministers in their official resolution. On the humanitarian front, the agency recently distributed food aid to 850 vulnerable families in Jerusalem and Gaza for Eid Al-Adha. It also launched a campaign providing flour and essential food products to 1,000 families in the besieged strip, along with drinking water supplies funded by Moroccan civil society organizations. In response to the ongoing genocidal campaign carried out by Netanyahu's government, the agency initiated a prosthetics program for child amputees in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Social Development. The first phase will assist 23 children, part of a broader program targeting 300 beneficiaries. Additionally, the agency established an orphan sponsorship program supporting 500 children who lost parents in the conflict, providing monthly allowances and social assistance. The OIC ministers also condemned Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed concern over the dangerous escalation. The declaration denounced 'Israel's destabilization policies' against Syria and Lebanon, calling them 'a flagrant violation of sovereignty and international law.' Notably, the statement did not mention or condemn American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Regarding African initiatives, the ministers valued King Mohammed VI's effort to provide Sahel countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean. They pointed to the strategic importance of this initiative, which reflects Morocco's active solidarity with the continent, particularly in the Sahel region. Ministers also recognized the African Atlantic States Initiative launched by the monarch as an African partnership process aimed at strengthening cooperation between African countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean to consolidate peace, stability, and shared prosperity. The Council commended the sovereign's leadership on migration issues in Africa and Morocco's continuing role as a 'Champion Country' for implementing the Global Migration Pact. They also welcomed the United Nations' selection of Morocco to host the UN Counter-Terrorism Program and Training Office for Africa, inaugurated in Rabat on June 24, 2021. The ministers saluted Morocco's leadership and experience through its presidency of the Africa Focus Group within the Global Coalition against Daesh. At the session, Morocco was elected to the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission for a three-year term, recognizing the North African country's prominent position in promoting and protecting human rights nationally and internationally. The OIC, founded in 1969 following the fire at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, has 57 member countries and aims to protect the interests of the Muslim world while increasing Muslim solidarity. Read also: Morocco Urges Need for Two-State Solution As Netanyahu Vows Full Control of Gaza
Iraqi News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq leads diplomatic push to de-escalate Iran-Israel war
Baghdad ( – In the face of a spiraling regional crisis following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq has launched a high-stakes, two-pronged strategy to protect its own stability and lead a diplomatic push for de-escalation. From emergency leadership meetings in Baghdad to spearheading key initiatives at international conferences in Istanbul, Iraq is actively working to shift from a potential battlefield into a proactive peacemaker. Unifying the home front Hours after US strikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Iraq's top leadership convened for an emergency summit in Baghdad. The meeting brought together the 'Four Presidencies'—President Abdul Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, and Head of the Supreme Judicial Council Faiq Zidan—along with leaders of the ruling political coalitions. According to informed sources, the urgent session aimed to formulate a unified Iraqi position on the dangerous escalation. The key objectives were to devise measures to protect Iraq from the conflict's fallout and to develop a diplomatic mechanism to 'defuse the crisis,' fearing a slide into a wider regional or even global war. Leading the diplomatic charge in Istanbul While leaders unified at home, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein led a diplomatic marathon in Istanbul, attending an Emergency Meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers—held at Iraq's request—and the 51st Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers from June 20-22. At these crucial gatherings, Minister Hussein warned that the escalation posed a threat to the entire region, not just Iran, and stressed the need for collective action. He put forward a key proposal: the formation of a joint, open-membership contact committee tasked with opening communication channels to reduce tensions and halt the attacks. This Iraqi initiative was a diplomatic success, first being adopted by the Arab League and subsequently approved by the OIC member states. The final 'Istanbul Declaration' from the OIC condemned the destabilizing attacks on Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, reflecting the core of Iraq's proposal. Minister Hussein reinforced this multilateral effort with a series of vital bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conferences. He met with: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: Discussed both the regional escalation and critical bilateral files, including Iraq's water rights and the resumption of oil exports via Ceyhan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Held two separate meetings to discuss the repercussions of the strikes and the importance of activating the new contact committee. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty: Received praise for Iraq's de-escalation initiative. Uzbek and Syrian Counterparts: Discussed the need to end the war and focus on political solutions, with Hussein emphasizing Iraq's direct vulnerability due to its shared border and history with Iran. Through this coordinated domestic and international effort, Iraq is signaling a clear strategic shift. Rather than being a passive victim of regional power plays, Baghdad is actively leveraging its diplomatic relationships in a determined bid to pull the Middle East back from the brink of a devastating, wider conflict.
Express Tribune
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
OIC calls for 'strict adherence' to IWT
The Punjab government is likely to ask the federal government to raise at all possible forums India's alleged violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 in building dams and hydropower plants on Pakistani rivers. Listen to article The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC-CFM) on Sunday condemned Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed solidarity with Pakistan in the wake of "unjustified strikes" carried out by India last month. The 'Istanbul Declaration' issued at the end of the two-day meeting in the Turkish city, emphasised that the ceasefire between Pakistan and India announced on May 10, 2025, must be "faithfully adhered to", in the interest of regional peace and stability. The foreign ministers from the Muslim states met in Istanbul for the 51st session of the CFM and adopted the 'Istanbul Declaration'. The two-day session on Saturday and Sunday was held under the theme of 'The OIC in a Transforming World'. The CFM called for strict adherence to bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, including the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT); and stressed the importance of a broad-based dialogue for peaceful settlement of all outstanding disputes. "Express our deep concern over the recent military escalation in the South Asia region, including the unjustified strikes carried out on multiple locations in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and stress the need to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that would destabilise the region," it said. The CFM expressed full support for the inalienable right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people in accordance with the UN Security Council and OIC resolutions, and the wishes of the Kashmiri people; and condemned massive human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Israeli aggression The Istanbul Declaration condemned the Israel aggression against Iran and stressed "the urgent need to stop Israeli attacks". It expressed great concern over this dangerous escalation and a threatening human, economic and environmental situation in the region. The CFM condemned the ongoing Israeli campaign of genocide against the Gaza Strip as well as the systematic campaigns of destruction and killing in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, aimed at eliminating the Palestinian cause, including the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. It reaffirmed the importance of achieving a permanent and sustainable ceasefire and of implementing the UNSC resolution aimed at ending the Israeli aggression, rebuilding of the Gaza Strip, and ensuring the provision of political and financial support to the Palestinian government. The meeting called for and early convening of the United Nations High-Level Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution and relevant United Nations resolutions, under the co-chairmanship of the Saudi Arabia and France. "Condemn the actions of Israel, the occupying Power, in using starvation as a method of genocide by obstructing the entry of humanitarian assistance and preventing United Nations humanitarian agencies from carrying out their mandates, with the aim of forcibly displacing the Palestinian population," it said. "In this regard, we call for the rejection of all forms of forced displacement of the Palestinian people, the urgent opening of crossings and borders, the unimpeded and adequate delivery of humanitarian aid, and the provision of protection for the Palestinian civilian population," read the Istanbul Declaration. The CFM called on the international community to take deterrent measures to stop Israel's destabilisation policies and its recent attacks on Iran, Syria, and Lebanon and make Israel accountable for its crimes. Islamophobia, terrorism The CFM urged the international community to take effective measures to combat extremism, hate speech, defamation of religions, negative stereotyping and the stigmatisation of people on the basis of religion, belief or ethnicity at the national and global level, The declaration underlines that terrorism and extremism could not be associated with any religion, race, ethnicity or nationality and should be unequivocally condemned regardless of its forms and manifestations that continue threatening the global peace and security The meeting welcomed the progress in the normalisation ties between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the efforts of the Syrian interim government for the integration of Syria into the regional and international system. it supported the aspirations of the Muslim Turkish Cypriots to secure their inherent rights. The OIC foreign ministers appreciated the commendable efforts by Algeria, Somalia and Pakistan to promote Islamic causes in the context of their non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council, the declaration stated.
