OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has expressed serious concerns over the plight of Palestinian and Kashmiri people.
In his address at the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, he said the perpetuation of Israeli crimes against Palestinian people make it incumbent upon Muslim countries to strengthen the spirit of solidarity and confront with firmness the Israeli attempts to change the historical and legal status of Al-Quds Al Sharif.
The OIC Secretary General regretted that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute has not found a solution for a long time.
He called for redoubling efforts in support of the Right to Self-Determination of Kashmiri people as per the UN Security Council resolutions.
Regarding Afghanistan, the OIC Secretary General stressed for continued dialogue with the Afghan authorities to achieve the objective of peace, stability and development in the country.
In his remarks, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud reaffirmed his country's support for Palestinians and Kashmiri people, and called for more efforts to support the Afghan people.
In his video message to the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting, UN Secretary General António Guterres, said the United Nations and OIC enjoy decade-old relationship based on shared belief on the values of multilateral cooperation, dialogue and solidarity.
He said that across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and beyond, the two organizations have worked together to nurture a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yei, who participated in the conference as a special guest, said in his address that China stands ready to work with Islamic countries for shared objectives of development and prosperity.
He said China shares aspirations of the Muslim world about Kashmir and Palestine issues. He also reiterated China's desire for peace and long term stability in Afghanistan.
In his remarks, President Islamic Development Bank Muhammad Suleiman Al-Jasser said his bank is firmly committed to supporting green and sustainable infrastructure development for higher productivity.
Source: Radio Pakistan