ISTANBUL (CIHAN) - The Organization of Islamic Conferences called on the Middle East quartet to pressure the Israeli government to end violence against the Palestinians.
The joint declaration of the 31st Foreign Ministers Summit of the OIC said that world`s second largest organization will aid the Palestinian people and help them to attain their free rights and to help Palestinians form an independent state.
The Middle East quartet consists of the UN, the USA, Russia, and the EU. The OIC calls for the group to stop Israel from implementing violence, enforce the roadmap for Middle East peace and give international aid to the Palestinian people.
In relation to Iraq, the OIC reaffirmed its support for the newly founded Iraqi government by voicing support for steps aimed at ending the occupation of Iraq and transferring sovereignty to the Iraqi people. The joint communiqué said that the programs and activities of the transitional Iraqi government should be clear and basic.
The OIC also welcomed the 1546th numbered resolution of the UN Security Council.
The joint declaration of the OIC Foreign Minister Summit said that it will continue to monitor progress between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be resolved on basis of protecting the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan."
The declaration also condemned terrorist activities across world.