Ministry of Foreign Affairs: OIC supports Malaysia’s condemnation of Israeli aggression against Palestinians and Iran

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) aligns itself with Malaysia’s position in condemning Israel’s continued attacks and atrocities against the Palestinian people, including its aggression and threats against Iran’s sovereignty.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan affirmed Malaysia’s position while attending the Extraordinary Open-Ended Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee at the Level of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

“The minister urged the OIC member states not to be fooled by the attempts of some parties seeking to derail the peace negotiation process in Gaza.

“Malaysia’s participation in the meeting is part of the country’s continued efforts and commitment to the Palestinian cause on various international platforms,” ​​the statement read.

At the meeting, Malaysia proposed four key measures to support the Palestinian cause, including the establishment of a group of eminent persons to help mobilise appropriate follow-up measures to implement the decisions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Second, Malaysia urged the United Nations (UN) to reactivate the Special Committee on Apartheid.

Third, Malaysia proposed that the OIC take the lead, together with like-minded states, in requesting the resumption of the 10th emergency special session on the Palestinian question at the UN General Assembly to give effect to the ICJ advisory opinion.

Fourth, Malaysia supports the reconstruction of the Palestinian economy and livelihoods after the conflict.

Mohammad presented the proposed measures in the national declaration at the emergency meeting convened by the OIC.

The extraordinary open-ended meeting, convened by Palestine and Iran, addressed the crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian people and its aggression against Iran’s sovereignty.

The meeting was chaired by the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in his capacity as Chairman of the 15th OIC Summit. — Bernama