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DHAKA: President Zillur Rahman asked the OIC to convince Member States that pay tribute to Myanmar Government with political and economic support and prosperous life their Muslim minorities (Rohingyas).
"We an active role in the direction of a lasting solution to this longstanding (Rohingya) issue both bilaterally and multilaterally have to take," he said Al during the addressing at the closing ceremony of the 4th extra-ordinary session of Islamic Summit in Makkah label last night, according to a report here from Saudi Arabia today.
In the wake of the recent violence in the Rakhine State of Myanmar, President Rahman said that the United Nations High Commissioner for human rights has expressed concern about oppression of Muslim minorities there.
The condition of Muslim minorities in various parts of the world is great concern, he said, adding, that it is not only a question of protection of the Muslims and their faith; but a question of universal human rights.
"We need to revive the morale of the world and necessary steps to form international public opinion in favour of these minority people", he said.
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud hosted the two-day 4th special session of Islamic Summit Conference joined by the heads of State and Governments of the Member States of the OIC (organisation of Islamic cooperation).
President Zillur Rahman said that the Palestine question remains a symbol of oppression and injustice to Muslims.
Zillur Rahman said that Bangladesh has led, that his consistent and firmly support the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.
"Together with the traditional diplomatic efforts to influence their Governments we must make some innovative effort for mass awareness especially in non-Muslim countries," said Bangladesh President.
He said that world opinion in favour of the legitimate rights of the Palestinians for a just and fair solution to the Palestinian crisis must be formed.
The Muslim countries include almost one-third of the world's countries and one fifth of the world's population, he said adding for centuries Muslims at the top of the building were friendship and harmony in the world with noble Islamic ideal.
President Rahman claimed however large values of the Islamic brotherhood provided by the direction of international policy in question.
"We are now numerous conflicts and discords confronted." They are not only between Muslims and non-Muslims, but unfortunately they are also between Muslims and Muslims, "he said."
"The oppression on Muslims, which we now witness are a wake up call for our commitment to preserve the Islamic ideal of peace and justice." We can no life insular in the age of globalization, "Continued President Rahman."
"We have necessary wisdom, resources, values, culture and heritage, to influence international policy on our behalf," he said adding, "That the unity and solidarity of the Muslim Ummah and implementation of the Islamic values of Justice, equality and involvement of the population of our countries will require."
The President expressed to see his consternation for the loss of human lives and destruction of property during the recent political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. "The endless killing in Syria, also in this month of Ramadan, contrary to the large Islamic values of compassion and kindness," he said.
He said it they can see debate on the dynamics of these conflicts, some, as the necessary hurts achieve democracy, some can write them to the effects of globalization, some can mention it as the conspiracy of the external forces.
Whatever be the reason, those do not suffer from any situation be justified, he said.
"I firmly believe that such human tragedies should be avoided, to ensure the basic civil and political rights of citizens." Guarantee of freedom from hunger, fear and humiliation can be a viable solution for such a political crisis in the future, "he said."
"A non-violent solution based should be achieved on the Islamic tradition of moderation and discussion." Bangladesh, Member of the UN Human Rights Council, a peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis since its membership has supported, "he added."
In 1974 for the unity and solidarity of the Islamic Ummah while the second Summit of the OIC that should not limited at the intergovernmental level, but should be based on all areas of our social lives, he said "The father of our nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman".
Zillur Rahman left the country for Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening on a five day official visit the Summit at the invitation of the Saudi King.
Rahman, President is expected to return here on August 17.
Source: theindependentbd.com
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