By Radio Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers agreed upon a total of one hundred and forty resolutions.

He was addressing a joint news conference along with OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha on conclusion of two-day OIC meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday.

He said the resolutions included Jammu and Kashmir, Palestine and matters of politics, security, humanitarian assistance, economy, plight of Muslim minorities, Islamophobia, arms control, terrorism, Covid-19, illicit financial flows, corruption, OIC reforms and so on.  He said twenty resolutions were sponsored or co-sponsored by Pakistan.

The Foreign Minister said the OIC has operationalized the Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan. It has agreed to appoint a special envoy on Islamophobia.

He said the OIC also welcomed the establishment of Rehmat ul lil Alameen Authority by Pakistan, stressing it is important to understand and study the life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) for character building of our youth.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the OIC adopted a resolution on threats to peace and security in South Asia.  He thanked the OIC member states for sharing Pakistan's concerns on the matter.

He said the OIC has agreed to convene a ministerial meeting to identify mechanism and tools for promotion of peace and prevention of conflicts in the Muslim world.

As regards Russia-Ukraine conflict, the OIC urged both sides to engage in a meaningful dialogue to find a solution and prevent conflict. It stressed the need for the establishment of humanitarian corridors to ensure save movement of civilians and humanitarian supplies.

The session expressed willingness of the OIC members to support and facilitate the dialogue process between the two parties.  He said both China and OIC are willing to work collectively and play mediator role for the end of the conflict.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan is desirous of being partner in peace but not in conflict.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary General OIC Hissein Brahim Taha said the OIC CFM reiterated its support to the longstanding issues of Palestine and the Jammu and Kashmir.

Emphasizing on the unity amongst the OIC countries, the Secretary General said that the United Nations designated 15th March as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, which is a great achievement as a result of collective efforts of the Muslim states.

He thanked Pakistan for according warm reception to the visiting delegates from OIC countries. He also congratulated the people of Pakistan on their 75th Independence Day.