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  • Extraordinary Islamic Solidarity Summit Concludes, Issues Statement

    Qatar News Agency, Qatar
    August 16, 2012 Thursday 3:47 PM EST

    Extraordinary Islamic Solidarity Summit Concludes, Issues Statement 5


    The Islamic Summit affirmed its solidarity and full support for Sudan,
    Somalia, Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir, Iraq, Yemen, Ivory Coast,
    the Union of Comoros and the Republic of Turkish-Cyprus in addressing
    the challenges facing these countries.

    It also condemned the aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan and
    calls for the withdrawal of Armenian troops from Azerbaijani
    territories.

    The Summit underlined that the reform and development are renewable
    and sustainable options and that these are the sole responsibility of
    the (Muslim) nation and not others.

    It also underlined the significance of developing scientific plans and
    programs that could bring about the Muslim nation's renaissance and
    ensure its status of elevation under the guidance of the holy Quran
    and tenets of the Prophet's (PBUH) Sunnah, reported Saudi Press Agency
    SPA.

    The Summit urged member states to take measures to avoid raising
    discord and strife between Islamic sects, and that States shall
    endeavor in this regard to take up their roles of reconciliation and
    pursue the unity of peoples and bring about the national unity and
    equality among the people of one nation.

    The Summit affirmed that Islam is a religion of moderation and
    openness which rejects all forms of extremism and immoderation,
    emphasizing the importance of confronting deviant thoughts by all
    available means, calling for the development of curricula to enhance
    Islamic values in the areas of understanding, tolerance, dialogue and
    pluralism, and extending bridges between the Islamic world to
    strengthen their unity and solidarity.

    The Summit stressed the condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and
    manifestations, praising the significant efforts made by the
    Government of Saudi Arabia in the establishment of International
    Counter-Terrorism Centre under the umbrella of the United Nations to
    implement the recommendations of the International Conference on
    Combating Terrorism held in Riyadh in 2005 which emphasizes the need
    to distinguish between terrorism and legitimate resistance to foreign
    occupation, which does not allow killing of innocent civilians.

    The Summit expressed deep concern for the emerging phenomenon of
    linking Islam with terrorism which is exploited by some extremist
    trends and parties in the west to offend Islam and Muslims. (MORE)

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