ISTANBUL – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Tuesday morning held an extraordinary meeting on the recent Israeli escalations in East Jerusalem with the participation of foreign ministers of member states.
Speaking to Voice of Palestine radio station, Palestinian ambassador to Turkey Faed Mustafa said the Palestinian side counted on the meeting and hoped that member states would send three main messages to Palestinians in East Jerusalem, Israel and the international community.
Mustafa explained the Palestinian side hopes member states of the OIC would send a message of support to Palestinians in East Jerusalem through discussing practical steps to support them and preserve Islamic holy sites.
He added member states of OIC were anticipated to demand the Israeli government halts all its measures and violations of international laws in Jerusalem and affirm that Israel should not tamper with Al-Aqsa for political and ideological gains.
Regarding the third message, Mustafa explained member states of OIC were expected to generate mechanisms of coordination that would compel the international community to assume its responsibilities and help the Palestinian Authority score political achievements.
Mustafa said that the General Consulate of Palestine would be opened Tuesday in Istanbul.
The opening ceremony would be attended by Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki, his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavu?o?lu as well as a host of Turkish officials.
(WAFA)
