Pol (On the situation in Kosovo), which was adopted during the 38th Session of the OIC CFM, addressed to all Member States of the Organization that have not yet done so, to consider recognizing Kosovo, based on their national practice. It also reaffirmed the call to Member States to continue contributing to the fostering of the Kosovo's economy. The Meeting strongly condemned violence and violations of human rights committed against innocent unarmed Muslim civilians in the Rakhine region of Myanmar which is contrary to all the principles of human rights, values, ethics and international law and has detrimental implications for regional peace, stability and security. In light of the ongoing democratization and reform process in Myanmar, the meeting reiterated its firm and unwavering demand for an immediate halt of the unlawful acts perpetrated towards Rohingya in Myanmar and the restoration of the Rohingya right to citizenship and priority given to peaceful resolutions. The Meeting emphasized the importance of transparency and unimpeded access for international and humanitarian aid to the affected region and commended the steps taken by the Myanmar Government in that direction. It also welcomed the establishment of an OIC Contact Group on Rohingya Muslims, endorsed the recommendations of the first meeting of this Contact Group based on the report of the OIC fact-finding mission to the region. The statement called for the convening of a special session of the Human Rights Council and adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly at its 67th Session on the situation in Myanmar and invited the OIC Secretary General to visit Myanmar to communicate the strong expectation of the Member States with a view to ending violence and restoration of the rights of the Rohingya Muslims. The Meeting also called upon the Government of Myanmar to launch a rehabilitation and reconciliation process in the region; to endeavor to reintegrate the two communities that are currently segregated due to the events; to resettle the internally displaced persons to new homes and to take measures for the long-term economic development of the region. The Meeting emphasized that it is crucial for the Islamic world to continue to follow the situation of minority Muslim communities in South East Asia. In that regard, the peace process concerning the Muslims in southern Philippines and the improvement of the conditions of the Muslims in southern Thailand is important. The Meeting encouraged all relevant Parties to continue to work towards achieving a satisfactory and long term solution regarding these issues through peaceful means and international law. The Meeting, regretting that the last negotiation process for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue initiated under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General's Good Offices Mission in 2008 was unable to produce a result despite the dedicated efforts of the Turkish Cypriot side, declared its support for a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement in Cyprus based on the inherent constitutive power of the two peoples, their political equality and co-ownership of the Island. The Meeting expressed its solidarity with the Turkish Cypriots and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a mutually acceptable settlement. The Meeting urged Member States to strengthen effective solidarity with the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus by closely associating with them, increasing and expanding their relations in all fields and exchanging high-level visits with the Turkish Cypriot State with a view to helping them materially and politically to overcome the inhuman isolation which has been imposed upon them. --More
