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Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
OIC Welcomes UK's Intention To Recognise Palestinian State
JEDDAH, July 30 (Bernama-WAFA) -- The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hussein Ibrahim Taha, welcomed the announcement by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer of his country's intention to recognise the State of Palestine next September, Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported. In a statement, Taha affirmed that this step is in compliance with international law and relevant UN resolutions, and represents historic support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. He stressed that recognising the State of Palestine is a political, legal, and moral duty, and constitutes a basis for achieving peace and contributes to protecting and implementing the two-state solution.
Shafaq News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Baghdad Summit: OIC, African Union call for stronger Arab coordination
Shafaq News/ The heads of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the African Union Commission called on Saturday for deeper Arab coordination and strategic partnerships amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking at the 34th session of the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, OIC Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha said the Palestinian issue remains central to both Arab and Islamic institutions. He emphasized the need to implement the decisions adopted at recent joint Arab-Islamic summits in 2023 and 2024 and reiterated support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Taha also stressed the importance of reinforcing strategic cooperation between the OIC and the Arab League, describing it as essential for addressing regional challenges and advancing security and stability. In turn, African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Yossuf warned that Arab unity is critical in the face of mounting geopolitical complexity. He underscored Africa's shared historical and cultural ties with the Arab world and called for revitalizing joint partnerships. Yossuf also condemned the 'genocidal acts' in Gaza, demanding immediate international action to halt the violence and restore the Palestinian people's rights.
