Briefing the Safety Council on Thursday, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-Common for the Center East, stated the OIC stays an “indispensable” associate in efforts to advertise peace, uphold worldwide legislation and ship sturdy political options in a spread of disaster contexts.
Headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the OIC has 57 member States and 5 observers, representing vital political, financial cultural and spiritual constituency.
“Its voice carries appreciable weight in a number of the world’s conflict-affected conditions,” Mr. Khiari stated.
“The UN values this partnership, not solely as a matter of institutional cooperation, however as an integral part of our efforts to advertise sturdy peace, inclusive governance and respect for worldwide and human rights legislation.”
He emphasised that the cooperation aligns with Chapter VIII of the UN Constitution, which inspires partnerships with regional organizations in sustaining peace and safety, and with the Pact for the Future, adopted by Member States final September to revitalise multilateralism and deal with world challenges by means of collective motion.
Serving to resolve crises
Mr. Khiari outlined joint UN-OIC work in Gaza, together with the current endorsement by the bloc and the League of Arab States of a restoration and reconstruction plan in addition to collaboration on the query of Jerusalem by means of an annual convention held in Dakar, Senegal.
In Sudan, the place over two years of conflict have introduced devastating humanitarian penalties, he welcomed the OIC’s backing for worldwide mediation, together with assist for the UN Secretary-Common’s Private Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra.
Turning to Afghanistan, Mr. Khiari praised the OIC’s position within the UN-led “Doha Course of”, noting its continued engagement with the Taliban de facto authorities and advocacy for the rights of Afghan girls and women, an space the place the OIC’s ethical and spiritual standing carries explicit affect.
On Myanmar, the OIC stays a vital voice in world efforts to make sure a protected, dignified and voluntary return of the Rohingya to Rakhine state. He famous sustained coordination between the UN Secretary-Common’s Particular Envoy and the OIC in pushing for accountability and citizenship rights.
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A wideview of the Safety Council as ASG Khaled Khiari briefs members about cooperation between the UN and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Cooperation on world points
Assistant Secretary-Common Khiari additionally highlighted the rising collaboration between the 2 organizations on elections, together with coaching on statement and girls’s political participation. A brand new employees alternate programme can be serving to to strengthen institutional ties.
He acknowledged the OIC’s management in countering Islamophobia and all types of spiritual intolerance, an space the place the UN has stepped up efforts, together with by means of the appointment of a Particular Envoy.
Counter-terrorism cooperation has additionally superior following a March 2024 memorandum of understanding. Joint initiatives embody technical assist, parliamentary engagement and rights-based prevention methods.
“As we transfer ahead with the implementation of the Pact for the Future,” Mr. Khiari concluded, “the UN-OIC partnership will stay vital to defusing tensions, advancing sustainable peace and reinforcing multilateral norms and rules.”
