Excellency Recep Tayyib Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey,
Your Majesties, Royal Highnesses, Excellencies,
Excellency, Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished Delegates,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalam-o-Alaikum
Let me begin by extending our
heartfelt facilitations to you Mr. President on the assumption of the
Chairmanship of the 13th Islamic Summit Conference by the Republic of Turkey.
I am happy to be in this historic
city of Istanbul
famous for its beauty and elegance. I thank the Government of Turkey for the
warm and generous hospitality extended to me and my delegation.
I take this opportunity to convey
our appreciation to the Republic
of Egypt for its
contributions as the outgoing Chair of the Islamic Summit.
We also commend Secretary General
Iyad Ameen Madani’s wise and able stewardship of our Organization.
Mr. Chairman,
We are meeting at a time when the
Muslim Ummah is facing unprecedented threat to its fraternity and harmony. The
selection of the theme of the Summit
- "Unity and Solidarity for Justice and Peace”, therefore, is most
relevant and timely.
It is unfortunate that from
amongst us, some dark forces harboring detestable notions, are trampling on
fundamental human values. Their brutality and savagery is repelling. Our hearts
bleed when they seek to justify their brutality in the name of our noble
religion.
We must not allow the divisive
schemes of these negatives forces to succeed. We must all hold fast together
and resolve our differences through consultations amongst ourselves
The challenges confronting the
Muslim world are enormous. We are proud inheritors of a civilization that was a
trail-blazer in science and technology, art and culture and philosophy. Sadly,
today we are suffering, in many parts, from underdevelopment, illiteracy and
backwardness.
Collectively, we need to focus on
reclaiming our roles as harbingers of positive change. We must establish peace
in our own societies, promote respect for differing views and curb any tendency
to impose our views on others.
For the peace and security of the
world, it is equally critical to shed colonial legacies of today’s polity and
to rectify the historic injustices. Pakistan opposes foreign domination
of Muslim people and occupation of their territories, as well as denial of
their right to self determination.
Mr. Chairman,
An immediate, just and fair
resolution of the Palestinian question is critical for peace, especially in the
Middle East. Pakistan’s support to our
Palestinian brothers has remained unreserved and firm. We will continue to
support the people of Palestine
in their struggle for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with
Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
The unresolved Jammu and Kashmir Dispute is the other
longstanding dispute of concern to the Muslim Ummah. The people of this
occupied territory look towards the OIC Member States’ further continued
support to their just struggle for their right to self-determination and the
settlement of the issue in accordance with the resolutions of the United
Nations Security Council.
Pakistan will continue to extend its political, diplomatic and
moral support to the valiant people of the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, in their peaceful efforts for achieving their
right to self-determination.
The continued inability of the
international community to promote a just and fair solution to these issues
creates distrust in the efficacy of the international order. We must deliver on
people’s hopes and aspirations, to deny space to those who exploit the sense of
injustice and the pain of unabated injuries.
Mr. Chairman,
We are deeply concerned at the
continuing and deliberate attempts to defame Islam and denigrate our Holy
Prophet (peace be upon him) and our religious symbols. There are increasing
instances of religious intolerance and discrimination against Muslims,
especially Muslim minorities. We condemn Islamophobia, xenophobia and hate
speech.
We attach high importance to the
freedom of expression but we stand equally committed to the concern shared by
OIC member states that it should not be misused to attack or hurt people’s
sentiments or religious beliefs.
The World today needs, more than
ever, a culture of tolerance and co-existence in societies. Pakistan has
participated and will continue to contribute towards promoting inter-cultural
and inter-religious dialogue.
Recent tragic incidents, from Brussels to Lahore and from
Paris to Ankara,
have once again reminded us that terrorism and violent extremism are a global
phenomenon, not confined to any country or region. They have nothing to do with
religion, nationality, creed or ethnicity.
Countering them requires comprehensive policies and increased
international cooperation.
Pakistan's sacrifices and contribution for counter terrorism are
unmatched. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Our counter-terrorism
operation “Zarb-e-Azb” is successfully progressing towards the goal of
eliminating all terrorists.
Mr. Chairman,
The guiding principles of my
Government’s foreign policy are: “Peace for Development” and “Peaceful
Neighborhood”. Immediately upon assuming office, I sent the message of peace to
all our neighbours.
In the spirit of peace, we are
committed to resolving all outstanding issues with India,
including the issue of Jammu and
Kashmir.
During the 70th
Session of the UNGA in September 2015, I suggested a four point strategy aimed
at improving Pakistan-India relations and ensuring peace and development in the
region. Despite odds, we hold on to the hope that our desire for peace would be
reciprocated.
We look forward to an
uninterruptible, sustained and result oriented dialogue with India.
Mr. Chairman,
Pakistan desires lasting peace in Afghanistan, which can only be
achieved through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process. The
Quadrilateral Coordination Group comprising Afghanistan,
Pakistan, the United States and China is engaged in serious efforts
for facilitating early peace talks between the Government of Afghanistan and the
Taliban. Pakistan
will continue to play a positive role in these efforts.
Lasting peace in Afghanistan
will open new vistas for regional economic cooperation and infrastructure
connectivity, which is another crucial element of my government’s policy. The
most promising manifestation of this policy is the China-Pakistan Economic
Corridor (CPEC), which comprises multiple infrastructure and development
projects that would benefit not only the two countries but the entire region.
Mr. Chairman,
The OIC-2025 Programme of Action
that we would adopt at this Summit
is the first step towards realization of our joint commitment of making
progress on the 18 identified priority areas. Pakistan stands ready to contribute
towards effective implementation of the Programme of Action.
Socio-economic development and
progress in science and technology are inter-dependent. Pakistan is
privileged to host the OIC Committee on Science and Technology – COMSTECH. This
Committee has, despite resource constraints, taken commendable steps for
strengthening science and technology capacities in OIC Member States including
hundreds of research grants and S & T thematic workshops. COMSTECH is also
considering a major initiative, Ibn al Haitham Program for intra-OIC movement
of researchers to mark the 1000th anniversary of this great Muslim scientist.
We welcome the generous offer of government of Kazakhastan to host the first
'Science and Technology Summit'.
Mr. Chairman,
As the second largest
inter-governmental organization, OIC must strive to reform the United Nations
to make it more effective in dealing with the current and emerging challenges
that confront all of us.
A more democratic, accountable,
transparent and effective Security Council is in the interest of all the member
states.
We must ensure adequate
representation of the OIC Member States in the membership of an expanded
Security Council. With clear stakes, we should all join hands to safeguard and
promote our collective interest in this process.
As custodians of the affairs of
the Muslim Ummah, the decisions that we take today would impact its future.
Undoubtedly, well considered decisions, not only political but also in the
fields of economics, education, science, technology, society and culture, are
essential for the realization of our common goal of building peaceful,
progressive and prosperous societies in our countries.
Pakistan remains committed to the noble ideals of our
Organization and will continue to contribute towards achieving its objectives.
I thank
you.
OIC Zirvesi, Müslüman Ümmetinin ilgilerini ve meselelerini
belirtmenin yanı sıra kendi vazgeçilmez kaderlerini belirleme haklarının
gerçekleştirilmesi için Filistin ve Cammu Keşmir halklarına olan desteklerini
ifade 
Başbakan'ın Dışişleri Danışmanı Sayın Sartaj Aziz, OIC Genel
Sekreterinin Cammu ve Keşmir Özel Temsilcisi Büyükelçi Abdullah Al-Alim
tarafından başkanlık edilen Cammu ve Keşmir Bağlantı Grubu Toplantısına katılan
Pakistan heyetine başkanlık etti. Azerbaycan
ve Türkiye'nin Dışişleri Bakanları ve Suudi Arabistan ve Nijer'in Kıdemli
Temsilcileri de bu toplantıya katıldı.President, Mr. Mamnoon Hussain, led Pakistan delegation to the Thirteenth Islamic Summit Conference in Istanbul, Turkey on 14-15 April 2016.
The Summit was chaired by the President of Turkey and was attended by 25 Heads of State/Government including of Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.The President, in his address to the Summit, noted that the Muslim Ummah was facing unprecedented challenges to its fraternity and harmony. The President reiterated Pakistan’s support to all efforts aimed at strengthening unity and solidarity among the Islamic countries. He highlighted the importance of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as the united voice of the Muslim Ummah. He stressed the need for all member states to work together and resolve differences through consultations amongst themselves.The President stressed that the people of the Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir looked towards the OIC Member States for their continued support to their just struggle for right to self-determination and the settlement of the Jammu & Kashmir Dispute.In his capacity as Chairman of the OIC Standing Committee of Science and Technology (COMSTECH), the President presented the report of COMSTECH to the Summit. He briefed the Summit about the achievements of COMSTECH in promoting science and technology among the OIC member states and building their S&T capacities.The OIC Summit adopted a joint Communiqué, which besides addressing issues of interest and concern to the Muslim Ummah, reaffirmed its principle support to the peoples of Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir for the realization of their legitimate right to self determination. The Final Communiqué called on India to implement numerous UN resolutions on Kashmir declaring that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir would be made in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions and aspirations of Kashmiri people.Earlier, the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir met on the sidelines of 13th OIC Summit on 12 April 2016 and reiterated OIC’s continued support to the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for realization of their right to self-determination.
The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz, led Pakistan delegation to the Contact Group Meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, which was chaired by the OIC Secretary General’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir, Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim. Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkey and Senior Representatives of Saudi Arabia and Niger attended the meeting.
The President held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit with leaders of the Republic of Turkey, Belarus, Afghanistan and Niger. The President discussed issues of mutual interest with the leaders.
Cumhurbaşkanının Başbakan Ahmet Davutoğlu ile görüşmesi
sırasında Pakistan-Türkiye ilişkilerinin devam 
Cumhurbaşkanı'nın Başbakan Brigi Rafini'yi ziyareti
sırasında politik ve ekonomik alanlarda Pakistan-Nijer işbirliği üzerine
odaklanıldı. Her iki taraf karşılıklı
işbirliğini yoğunlaştırmak için isteklerini teyit etti. Cumhurbaşkanı ayrıca eğitim ve kültürel
işbirliğinin önemine vurguda bulundu ve Nijer'de insan kaynaklarının daha da
geliştirilmesi için çeşitli alanlarda eğitim yardımı önerdi. Cumhurbaşkanı aynı zamanda Nijer'e Keşmir
meselesi için devamlı destekleri üzerine ve Cammu Keşmir üzerindeki OIC
Bağlantı Grubundaki aktif rolü için teşekkür etti. Başbakan Brigi Rafini Nijer Cumhurbaşkanı'nın
kalpten tebriklerini iletti, son terör saldırıları sırasında Pakistan'la
dayanışma isteklerini ifade etti ve During the President’s meeting with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, the abiding strength and closeness of Pakistan-Turkey relations was again emphasized and the determination to transform these cordial ties into a robust, multi-dimensional partnership was reaffirmed. Both sides noted the highly damaging effect of extremism and terrorism on Muslim countries and stressed the importance of concerted endeavours to combat this menace, while simultaneously fighting phenomena like Islamophobia. The President highlighted Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability, including support for the Afghan peace and reconciliation process. Prime Minister Davutoglu extended his best wishes for such endeavours and reiterated Turkey’s readiness to continue to help reinforce the process of peace and development in Afghanistan. Views were also exchanged on intensifying Pakistan-Turkey economic ties including through early conclusion of the FTA, regular high-level exchanges, and advancement of bilateral cooperation in diverse fields through the HLSCC (High Level Strategic Cooperation Council) process.
In the meeting between President Mamnoon Hussain and Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the mutual commitment to work together to
