Kashmir issue at OIC

OIC Declaration briefs:

In a declaration issued after the two-day summit of intellectuals in Mecca, the OIC leaders condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and rejected any justification for it. Considering terrorism as a global phenomena not related to any religion, race, colour or country, the conference emphasised the importance of joining international efforts to combat the menace.

Addressing the conference, Gen. Musharraf, raised the Kashmir issue at the summit on Wednesday.He said "failure to resolve Kashmir and Palestine issues led to desperation, confusion and extremism" and asked Islamic countries to ban extremist groups. He further said, "Our differences and divisions are exploited. Our failure to secure just resolution of disputes such as Palestine and Kashmir has spawned desperation, confusion and extremism"

OIC also called for "respect of the human rights of the Kashmiri people and agreed to provide all possible political and diplomatic support to the representatives of Kashmiri people. The 57-member organisation of Islamic countries has "extended" its support to the "inalienable right" of people of Jammu and Kashmir for "self-determination" in accordance with the UN resolutions.
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