OIC adopts resolution against blasphemous film

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Foreign Ministers annual coordination meeting in New York unanimously adopted Pakistan-sponsored Ministerial Declaration strongly was condemning the recent blasphemous film.
The resolution was moved by Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.
The Foreign Ministers expressed their deep concern on the continuing instances of such Islamophobic acts under the pretext of freedom of expression.
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar conveyed the deeply hurt feelings of the people of Pakistan on blasphemous acts.
She urged member states to take all measures including implementation of necessary policies and legislation against such acts in line with their obligations under international human rights law.
She thanked the OIC for its unwavering support to the right of self-determination of Kashmiri people and resolution of this long-standing dispute in accordance with relevant UN resolutions.
Foreign Minister also projected Pakistan's position on the issues of international peace and security including Syria‚ Mali‚ Somalia and Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
She highlighted the role played by Pakistan as a front line state in the fight against terrorism and its resolve to continue this fight with stronger vigor.
The Foreign Minister stressed the need for unity and solidarity among Islamic Ummah for mutual success‚ progress and prosperity.

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