Islamabad, March 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has resolved to protect and promote common interests of member countries and support the just causes of Palestine, Kashmir and others. In the Islamabad Declaration adopted at the conclusion of the two day 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, the member countries resolved to unify efforts to address common challenges and leverage opportunities besides upholding the rights and interests of Muslim minorities in non-OIC countries.

The Declaration vowed to pursue a shared vision for greater social, economic, scientific and technological development and integration within the Muslim world and beyond. It proposed for convening a Ministerial Meeting, later this year or next, to evolve solutions, develop mechanisms and tools to prevent conflicts and promote peace. The declaration welcomed the operationalization of the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund.

It also welcomed the unanimous decision of UN General Assembly to proclaim 15 March as International Day to combat Islamophobia as well as the Council of Foreign Minister’s decision to appoint a Special Envoy in this regard.

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