5 minutes agoIslamic Co-operation Organisation's Declaration Was Not Revenge Against US
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(9 years ago)The Declaration of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) in Istanbul was not a “takeback” to the United States' decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's independent “capital, Presidency spokesman Ibrahim Kalın said on December 14th. Speaking of state broadcaster “TRT”, Kalın said 57 OICH members, as well as European countries, [...]
Speaking of state broadcaster “TRT”, Kalın said 57 OICHOCH members, as well as European, Latin American and Asian countries, have rejected the US decision.
His remarks came a day after the OICescu meeting in Istanbul issued a statement recognising East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, reports “Hurriyet Daily Night”, Periscopi broadcasts.
The Islamic countries are more united and stronger than ever, following the decision of the United States of America,” he said.
He said the summit decided to take other important steps, such as bringing the issue of Jerusalem to the United Nations, accelerating the process of recognising Palestine as a state, bringing together funds to boost the economy of Jerusalem and bringing Palestine's forgotten cause to the international agenda.
Kalın also said Turkey's consulate in eastern Jerusalem is already serving as an embassy.
He stressed that peace and stability in the Middle East is the impossible “” without resolving the Palestinian issue.
Kalın also said he expected some issues related to Palestine to win fresh moments after the OIC declaration as a solution to two states, ending the occupation, recognising Jerusalem as its capital, returning Palestinian refugees to their country and the Middle East the peace process.
The peace process can only be revived at the end of a negotiation process that will work to establish a stable Palestinian state, according to Kalin.. /Periscopi/
