ADOPTED BY THE EIGHTH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
(SESSION OF DIGNITY, DIALOGUE, PARTICIPATION)
TEHRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
9-11 SHA’ABAN 1418H, 9-11 DECEMBER,1997
The Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Dignity, Dialogue, Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, from 9 to 11 Sha’aban, 1418H (9-11 December, 1997),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the occupation of more than 20% of Azeri territory;
Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one million Azeri displaced persons and refugees resulting from Armenian aggression and magnitude and severity of humanitarian problems;
Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular, the resolution on this matter, adopted by the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference, held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, from 11 to 13 Rajab, 1415H (13-15 December 1994);
Conscious of the threat posed to international peace and security by the Armenian aggression;
Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full implementation of Security Council resolutions;
Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of the conflict;
Reaffirming all Member States respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Reaffirming also that acquisition of land by use of force cannot be recognized.
Noting also the destructive influence of the policy of aggression of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process in the OSCE framework;
1. Strongly condemns the aggression of the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan.
2. Considers the actions perpetrated against civilian Azeri population in occupied Azeri territory as crimes against humanity.
3. Strongly condemns looting and destruction of the archeological cultural and religious monuments on the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
4. Strongly demands the strict implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, immediate unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied Azeri territories inter alia Lachin and Shusha regions and strongly urges Armenia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
5. Expresses its concern that Armenia has not yet implemented demands contained in the UN Security Council resolutions.
6. Calls on the Security Council to recognize the existence of aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan; take the necessary steps under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to ensure compliance with its resolutions; condemn and reverse aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and decides to take coordinated action to this end at the United Nations.
7. Urges all States to refrain from providing any supplies of military arms and equipment to Armenia, which can encourage the aggressor to escalate the conflict and to continue the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories. The territory of Member States should not be used for transit of such supplies.
8. Calls upon Member States, as well as other members of the international community, to use such effective political and economic measures as required in order to put an end to Armenian aggression and to occupation of the Azerbaijani territories.
9. Calls for a just and peaceful settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of respect for the principles of territorial integrity of states and inviolability of internationally recognized frontiers.
10. Urges both Armenia and Azerbaijan and all states member of the Minsk Group to engage constructively in the ongoing OSCE peace process and refrain from any action that will make it more difficult to reach a peaceful solution.
11. Reaffirms its total solidarity and support for the efforts being made by the Government and people of Azerbaijan to defend their country.
12. Calls for enabling the displaced persons and refugees to return to their homes in safety, honour and dignity.
13. Expresses its appreciation to all Member States which have made humanitarian assistance to the refugees and displaced persons and urges all the others to extend their contributions to these people.
14. Expresses its concern over the severity of humanitarian problems concerning the existence of more than one million displaced persons and refugees in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and requests Member States, the Islamic Development Bank and the other Islamic Institutions to render urgent financial and humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
15. Considers, that Azerbaijan has the right for appropriate compensation with regard to damages it suffered, and puts the responsibility for the adequate compensation of these damages on Armenia.
16. Appreciates the efforts of the Secretary General to convey to the OSCE Chairman-in-Office the position of Member States on this matter.
17. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this Resolution and submit a report to the Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
ADOPTED BY THE EIGHTH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
(SESSION OF DIGNITY, DIALOGUE, PARTICIPATION)
TEHRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
9-11 SHA’ABAN 1418H, 9-11 DECEMBER,1997
The Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference (Session of Dignity, Dialogue, Participation), held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran from 9-11 Sha'aban 1418H (9-11 December 1997),
Recalling Resolution No. 18/24-E adopted by the Twenty-fourth Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Confirming full solidarity of the Member States of the OIC with the Government and people of Azerbaijan at this grave and very critical time of the country's history;
Referring to the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions regarding this conflict;
Deploring the Armenian hostilities in the Upper-Karabakh district of Azerbaijan followed by the occupation of about 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory which forced almost one million Azeri people to flee their homes in the face of the brutal attacks and gross violations of human rights by this aggression;
Recognizing the need to demonstrate in more concrete terms the solidarity of the OIC Member Countries with the Government and people of Azerbaijan;
Welcoming and appreciating the assistance extended by some Member Countries and OIC relevant bodies, United Nations institutions and international organizations;
Having taken note also of the recommendations of the Twentieth Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs;
1. Appeals to the Member States and Islamic institutions to make available to the Government of Azerbaijan the much needed economic and humanitarian assistance with a view to alleviating the suffering of the Azeri people.
2. Calls upon the international organizations to provide urgent humanitarian, financial assistance to Azerbaijan.
3. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the question and submit a report thereon to the next Session of the Islamic Summit.
DOHA - STATE OF QATAR
16-17 SHABAN, 1421H 12-13 NOVEMBER, 2000
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development "Al Aqsa Intifada", held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shabaan 1421H (12-13 November, 2000),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the occupation of more than 20% of Azeri territory;
Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one million Azeri displaced persons and refugees resulting from Armenian aggression and magnitude and severity of humanitarian problems;
Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular, the resolution No.12/8-P (IS), adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran from 9 to 11 Shaaban, 1418H (9-11 December 1997);
Conscious of the threat posed to international peace and security by the Armenian aggression;
Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full implementation of Security Council resolutions;
Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of the conflict;
Reaffirming all Member States respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Reaffirming also that acquisition of land by use of force cannot be recognized;
Noting also the destructive influence of the policy of aggression of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process in the OSCE framework;
Taking note of the Report of the Secretary General (Document No. IS/9-2000/PIL/D.7);
1.Strongly condemns the aggression of the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan.
2.Considers the actions perpetrated against civilian Azeri population in occupied Azeri territory as crimes against humanity.
3.Strongly condemns looting and destruction of the archeological cultural and religious monuments on the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
4.Strongly demands the strict implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, and the immediate unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian forces from all occupied Azeri territories inter alia Lachin and Shusha regions and strongly urges Armenia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
5.Expresses its concern that Armenia has not yet implemented demands contained in the UN Security Council resolutions.
6.Calls on the UN Security Council to recognize the existence of aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan; take the necessary steps under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to ensure compliance with its resolutions; condemn and reverse aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and decides to take coordinated action to this end at the United Nations.
7.Urges all States to refrain from providing any supplies of military arms and equipment to Armenia, which can encourage the aggressor to escalate the conflict and to continue the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories. The territory of Member States should not be used for transit of such supplies.
8.Calls upon Member States, as well as other members of the international community, to use such effective political and economic measures as required in order to put an end to Armenian aggression and to occupation of the Azerbaijani territories.
9.Calls for a just and peaceful settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of respect for the principles of territorial integrity of states and inviolability of internationally recognized frontiers.
10.Urges both Armenia and Azerbaijan and all Member States of the Minsk Group to engage constructively in the ongoing OSCE peace process on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and relevant OSCE decisions and documents, including those of the First Additional Meeting of the OSCE Council of 24 March 1992, OSCE Summit of 5-6 December 1994, OSCE Summit of 2-3 December 1996, OSCE Council of Ministers Meeting of 18-19 December 1997 and refrain from any action that will make it more difficult to reach a peaceful solution.
11. Expresses its full support for the three principles of the settlement of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan contained in the statement of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office at the 1996 Lisbon OSCE Summit, namely the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, highest degree of self-rule of the Nagorno-Karabakh region within Azerbaijan and guaranteed security for Nagorno-Karabakh and its whole population.
12.Considers the proposal made by the OSCE Minsk Conference Co-chairmen aimed at the staged settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan armed conflict as the basis for the negotiations within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group and expresses its understanding that this approach is to ensure immediate elimination of the most serious consequences of the aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan.
13.Reaffirms its total solidarity and support for the efforts being made by the Government and people of Azerbaijan to defend their country.
14.Calls for enabling the displaced persons and refugees to return to their homes in safety, honour and dignity.
15.Expresses its appreciation to all Member States which have made humanitarian assistance to the refugees and displaced persons and urges all the others to extend their contributions to these people.
16.Expresses its concern over the severity of humanitarian problems concerning the existence of more than one million displaced persons and refugees in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and requests the OIC Member States, the Islamic Development Bank and the other Islamic Institutions to render urgent financial and humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
17.Considers, that Azerbaijan has the right for appropriate compensation with regard to damages it suffered, and puts the responsibility for the adequate compensation of these damages on Armenia.
18.Requests the Secretary General to follow up the implementation of this Resolution and submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
DOHA - STATE OF QATAR
16-17 SHABAN 1421H, 12-13 NOVEMBER, 2000
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development “Al-Aqsa Intifada” held in Doha, State of Qatar, from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12 – 13 November 2000),
Recalling Resolution No. 18/8-E (IS) adopted by the Eighth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference;
Recalling also Resolution No. 20/27-E adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers;
Confirming full solidarity of the Member States of the OIC with the Government and people of Azerbaijan at this grave and very critical time of the country's history;
Referring to the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions regarding this conflict;
Deploring the Armenian hostilities in the Upper-Karabakh district of Azerbaijan followed by the occupation of about 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory which forced almost one million Azeri people to flee their homes in the face of the brutal attacks and gross violations of human rights by this aggression;
Recognizing the need to demonstrate in more concrete terms the solidarity of the OIC Member States with the Government and people of Azerbaijan;
Welcoming and appreciating the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies, United Nations institutions and international organizations;
Having taken note of the report of the Secretary General,
1.Appeals to the Member States and Islamic institutions to make available to the Government of Azerbaijan the much needed economic and humanitarian assistance with a view to alleviating the suffering of the Azeri people.
2.Calls upon the international organizations to continue to grant humanitarian, financial assistance to Azerbaijan.
3.Requests the Secretary General to submit a report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.
DOHA - STATE OF QATAR
16-17 SHABAN, 1421H, 12-13 NOVEMBER, 2000
The Ninth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, Session of Peace and Development "Al-Aqsa Intifada", held in Doha, State of Qatar from 16 to 17 Shaban 1421H (12-13 November 2000),
Recalling resolution No. 25/27-C adopted by the Twenty-seventh Session of the ICFM;
Affirming those objectives and principles enshrined in the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) aimed at coordinating efforts to safeguard and preserve the Islamic heritage;
Aware of the fact that the Azeri culture, archaeology and ethnography are part and parcel of the history of Azerbaijan and its people and a source of the Islamic heritage as well;
Reiterating United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions nos. 822, 853, 874 and 884 on the Armenian forces total withdrawal from all the occupied Azeri territories, including the Lachin and Shousha areas, immediately and without conditions; and strongly urging Armenia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Reaffirming all the relevant decisions of previous conferences, particularly the resolution on the armed conflict between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted by the 7th Islamic Summit Conference, held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, Rajab 11-12, 1415H (December 13-14, 1994); resolution no. 12/8-P (IS) adopted by the 8th Islamic Summit, held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Sha'ban 9-11, 1418H (December 9-11, 1997) on the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan; and the resolution adopted by the 14th session of the Executive Board of the Islamic States Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) on the destruction of mosques as well as Islamic educational and cultural institutions in the occupied Azeri territories as part of the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Stressing that the mass and barbaric demolition of mosques and other Islamic shrines in Azerbaijan, by Armenia, for ethnic cleansing is one the crimes of genocide;
Realizing the necessity to follow a policy of aligning efforts to safeguard the Islamic heritage;
Noting the tremendous losses inflicted by the Armenian aggressors insofar as the Islamic heritage is concerned in the Azeri territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia, including complete or partial demolition of rare antiquities and places of Islamic civilization, history and architecture, such as mosques and other sanctuaries, mausoleums and tombs, archaeological sites, museums, libraries, artifact exhibition halls, government theatres and conservatories, besides and smuggling, out of the country, and destruction of a large number of precious property and millions of books and historic manuscripts and luminaries;
Having taken cognizance of the report of the OIC Secretary-General on the subject:
1 Strongly condemns the barbaric acts committed by the Armenian aggressor in the Republic of Azerbaijan aiming at the total annihilation of the Islamic heritage in the occupied Azeri territories;
2 Vigorously demands the strict and unconditional implementation by the Republic of Armenia of UN Security Council resolutions nos. 822, 853, 874 and 884.
3 Fully shares the anxiety and alarm felt by the Government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Emphasizes its support of the efforts exerted by Azerbaijan at international organizations designed to put an the end to the armed aggression, erase its sequels and honouring the pledges and commitments spelled out in the relevant paragraphs of the Convention reached in the Hague in 1954 on the protection of valuable cultural items in the course of military conflicts. Those paragraphs include a reminder that where an armed conflict erupts, the states undertake to prevent the smuggling of valuable cultural items from the territories under occupation. Likewise, governments are bound to ban theft and looting of whatever type, acts of illegal violations of cultural values [which are tantamount to rape] as well as savage prejudice to the above values. They are committed to prevent such acts or reverse their effects where necessary. The Convention also prohibits the confiscation of cultural assets moved to the territories of other countries.
4 Asserts that Azerbaijan is entitled to receiving adequate compensation for the damage it sustained and considers that it is the responsibility of the Republic of Armenia to give full compensation for such damage.
5 Requests the relevant OIC subsidiary organs and specialized agencies to explore the possibility of drawing up a program to help rebuild the mosques, educational institutions, libraries and museums in the Azeri territories liberated from occupation with the help of OIC Member States.
6 Entrusts the Secretary-General to convey the OIC Member States' stance on this issue to the United Nations (UNO), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international bodies.
7 Requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation of the present resolution and report thereon to the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.