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[halil]

The Thirty-Sixth Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (Session of
Enhancing Islamic Solidarity), held in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic from 28 Jamadul
Awal – 1 Jamadul Thani 1430 H (23-25 May 2009);

Recalling its resolution No. 6/31-P on the situation in Cyprus adopted by the 31st
Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Istanbul on 14-16 June 2004, which enabled the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus to participate in the OIC under the name of the Turkish Cypriot State as envisaged by the UN Secretary-General’s comprehensive settlement plan;

Recalling its Resolution on the Situation in Cyprus adopted by the Eleventh Session of the Islamic Summit Conference, held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, on 13-14 March
2008 (No. 3/11-P (IS) and the resolution No. 5/35-P adopted by the 35th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, held in Kampala, Republic of Uganda, on 18-20 June 2008,
which reaffirm the full equality of the two parties in Cyprus and strongly call upon the international community to take, without further delay, concrete steps to end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot people;
Reaffirming the previous resolutions of the Islamic Conferences on the question of Cyprus which express firm support for the rightful cause of the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus who constitute an integral part of the Islamic world;
Reiterating its continued support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General under his mission of good offices towards a comprehensive settlement;
Reiterating once again its call on the two parties in Cyprus to reciprocally
acknowledge each other’s equal status;
Taking note of the results of the simultaneous referenda held separately on 24 April 2004 in both sides of Cyprus; and deeply regrets that contrary to international calls,
the Greek Cypriot side overwhelmingly rejected the UN comprehensive settlement plan,whereas the Turkish Cypriot side approved the plan with a clear majority for the reunification of the Island and the EU membership;
Welcoming the ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive settlement of the
Cyprus problem, initiated under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General’s Good Offices Mission on the 3rd of September 2008 and the willingness shown by the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkey for a just and lasting settlement,
Monitoring the negotiation process aiming to reach a settlement, on the basis of the political equality of the two sides and the equal status of the two Constituent States which will bring about a new bi-zonal partnership State;Expressing its solidarity with the Turkish Cypriots and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a just and mutually acceptable settlement;Noting the desire of the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus to fully integrate with the international Community, whereas they are still left in isolation as the victim of an outcome in which they have no fault;Recalling that the UN Plan of March 2004 for the comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue aimed to establish a new state of affairs in Cyprus, respecting the principle of equal political status of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot sides and acknowledging that neither side may claim authority or jurisdiction over the other;Welcoming the successful organization of the “Development of Tourism in the Islamic World” seminar in the Turkish Cypriot State between 15 to 17 April 2009;Referring to the proposal declared by the Republic ofTurkeyon24January 2006
for simultaneous lifting of all restrictions on both sides of Cyprus, which if implemented,
will contribute to achieving a durable comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue;
Considering that the massive arms build-up and construction of air and naval
bases by the Greek Cypriot side constitute a threat to peace and stability in the Island and
the region;
Noting the report of the Secretary General on the situation in Cyprus contained in
document (OIC/CFM-36/2009/POL/SG/REP.);
1. Reaffirms the full equality of the two parties in Cyprus as the principle enabling
them to live side-by-side in security, peace and harmony without one having the ability to
govern, exploit, oppress or threaten the other.
2. Calls upon the international community to encourage the Greek Cypriot side to
work constructively for an early comprehensive solution of the Cyprus issue on the basis
of the established UN parameters culminated in the UN Settlement Plan of 2004.
3. Repeats its call to the international community to take, without further delay,
concrete steps to end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot people in line with the call
made by the UN Secretary General in his Report of 28 May 2004 and the assessments
made by the UN Secretary General’s following reports as well as the previous OIC
resolutions.
4. Calls upon the Member States to strengthen effective solidarity with the Turkish
Muslim people of Cyprus, closely associating with them, and with a view to helping them
materially and politically to overcome the inhuman isolation which has been imposed
upon them, to increase and expand their relations in all fields.
5. Invites the Member States in this framework:
- to exchange business delegations with the Turkish Cypriot side with a
view to exploring the opportunities of economic cooperation, investment
in the areas such as direct transport, tourism, information;
- to develop cultural relations and sports contacts with the Turkish Cypriot
people;
- to encourage cooperation with the Turkish Cypriot universities, including
the exchanges of students and academicians.
6. Strongly encourages Member States to exchange high level visits with the
Turkish Cypriot side.
7. Reaffirms its previous decisions to support, until the Cyprus problem is solved,
the rightful claim of the Turkish Muslim people of Cyprus, for the right to be heard in all
international fora where the Cyprus problem comes up for discussion, on the basis of
equality of the two parties in Cyprus.
8. Requests the Secretary General to secure the continuation of the necessary
contacts with the Islamic Development Bank with a view to seek ways and means of the
latter’s assistance for the development projects of the Turkish Cypriot side.
9. Acknowledges the desire of the Turkish Cypriot people to travel freely to the OIC
Member Countries.
10. Decides to remain seized of the request of the Turkish Cypriot side for full
membership of the OIC.
11. Urges the Member States to inform the Secretariat of the action taken regarding
the implementation of its previous resolutions and particularly Resolutions No.2/31-P,
No.6/34-P, No. 5/35-P and No. 3/11-P (IS).
12. Requests the Secretary General to take all necessary measures for the
implementation of this resolution, make further recommendations as appropriate and to
report thereon to the Thirty-seventh Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers.
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http://www.oic-oci.org/36cfm/w/en/res/3 ... -FINAL.pdf

[Sotos]

The Arabs should mind their own business. What is going on in our country concerns only us and not any foreigners such as Turks or Arabs.

[halil]

The Arabs should mind their own business. What is going on in our country concerns only us and not any foreigners such as Turks or Arabs.

hoooo hhhhoooooo .......

it does not concern Greece , France ,Russians and also others !!!!!!! They shouls also mind their own business ...... what a double standard !!!!!!!!!!!!!

It does concern Turkish Cypriots to decide their own future like Greek Cypriots .......

[Sotos]

Everybody should mind their own business. If the turks minded their own business there wouldn't be any "turkish cypriots" and Cyprus would have no problems at all today. But they wanted to expand against us so they invaded us and they brought their settlers here and that is how the problem was created.

[Get Real!]

...strongly call upon the international community to take, without further delay, concrete steps to end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot people

If they were serious they would've asked Turkey to evacuate Cyprus immediately in accordance with UN resolutions so that Turkish Cypriots wouldn’t have to put up with whatever problems they are facing, but it doesn’t look like they really care…

[wallace]

Everybody should mind their own business. If the turks minded their own business there wouldn't be any "turkish cypriots" and Cyprus would have no problems at all today. But they wanted to expand against us so they invaded us and they brought their settlers here and that is how the problem was created.

Seconded......the last thing we need now is camel jockeys blowing up camel jockeys on this beautiful island

[Dr J]

Sotos leave the Arabs alone - how many Arab states recognise 'TRNC'?

[Viewpoint]

...strongly call upon the international community to take, without further delay, concrete steps to end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot people

If they were serious they would've asked Turkey to evacuate Cyprus immediately in accordance with UN resolutions so that Turkish Cypriots wouldn’t have to put up with whatever problems they are facing, but it doesn’t look like they really care…

Thats when the real problems start...

[Raymanoff]

dude, why u stole my avatar