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baijan; and the resolution adopted by the 14th session of the Executive
Board of the Islamic States Education. Scientific and Cultural
Organization (ISESCO) on the destruction of mosques as well as
Islamic educational and cultural institutions in the occupied Azeri
territories as part of the aggression by the Republic of Armenia against
the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Stressing that the mass and barbaric demolition of mosques and
other Islamic shrines in Azerbaijan, by Armenia, for ethnic cleansing
is one the crimes of genocide;
Realizing the necessity to follow a policy of aligning effons to
safeguard the Islamic heritage;
Noting the tremendous losses inflicted by
the Armenian
aggressors insofar as the Islamic heritage is concerned in the Azeri
territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia, including complete or
partial demolition of rare antiquities and places of İslamic civilization,
history and architecture, such as mosques and other sanctuaries,
mausoleums and tombs, archaeological sites, museums, libraries,
artefact exhibition halls, government theatres and conservatories,
besides and smuggling, out of the country, and destruction of a large
number of precious property and millions of books and historic manu
scripts and luminaries;
Having taken cognizance of the report of the OIC Secretary -
General on the subject:
1.Strongly condemns the barbaric acts committed by the Ar
menian aggressor in the Republic of Azerbaijan aiming at the total
annihilation of the İslamic heritage in the occupied Azeri territories:
2. Vigorously demands the strict and unconditional implemen
tation by the Republic of Armenia of UN Security Council resolutions
nos. 822, 853, 874 and 884.
3.
Fully shares the anxiety and alarm felt by the Government and
people of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Emphasizes its support of
the efforts exerted by Azerbaijan at international organizations
designed to put an the end to the armed aggression, erase its sequels
and honouring the pledges and commitments spelled out in the
relevant paragraphs of the Convention reached in the Hague in i 954
on the protection of valuable cultural items in the course of military
conflicts. Those paragraphs include a reminder that where an armed
conflict erupts, the states undertake to prevent the smuggling of
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valuable cultural items from the territories under occupation. Like-
Likewise, governments are bound to ban theft and looting of whatever
type, acts of illegal violations of cultural values [which are tantamount
to rape] as well as savage prejudice to the above values. They are
committed to prevent such acts or reverse their effects where
necessary. The Convention also prohibits the confiscation of cultural
assets moved to the territories of other countries.
4.
Asserts that Azerbaijan is entitled to receiving adequate
compensation for the damage it sustained and considers that it is the
responsibility of the Republic of Armenia to give full compensation
for such damage.
5.
Requests the relevant OIC subsidiary organs and specialized
agencies to explore the possibility of drawing up a program to help
rebuild the mosques, educational institutions, libraries and museums in
the Azeri territories liberated from occupation with the help of OIC
Member States.
6.
Entrusts the Secretary-General to convey the OIC Member
States' stance on this issue to the United Nations (UNO), the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and
other international bodies.
7.
Requests the Secretary-General to follow up the implementation
of the present resolution and report thereon to the Twenty-seventh
Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
6.2.9. İslam Konfransı Təşkilatı Xarici işlər nazirləri Şurasının 27-
ci sessiyası
(“İslam və Qlobalizasiya” sessiyası)
Kuala Lumpur - Malayziya
24-27 Rabi ul aval, 142IH (27-30 İyun, 2000)
6.2.9.L YEKUN KOMMUNİKE
(çıxarış)
The aggression o f the Republic of Armenia against the Republic of
Azerbaijan.
72.The Conference has reiterated its full solidarity and support to
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the efforts undertaken by the Republic of Azerbaijan to help ensure
immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of the Armenian
forces from all the occupied Azerbaijani territories. It has also urged
both Armenia and Azerbaijan and all the states in The Minsk Group o f
the OSCE to participate more effectively in the ongoing peace process
to ensure a just, durable and comprehensive resolution of the conflict
between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of
principles of respect
for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders o f
the Republic of Azerbaijan.
6.2.9.2. İslam Konfransı Təşkilatı Xarici işlər nazirləri Şurasının
27-ci sessiyasında qəbul olunmuş qətnamələr.
6.2.9.2.1.
Resolution No.l7/27-P. On the aggression of the
Republic of Armenia against the Azerbaijan Republic.
The Twenty-seventh Session of the Islamic Conference o f
Foreign Ministers (Session of İslam and Globalization) held in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia from 24 to 27 Rabi ui Awal 1421H ( 27 to 30 June
2000
),
Proceeding from the principles and objectives of
the Charter of
the Organization of the Islamic Conference;
Gravely concerned over the aggression by the Republic o f
Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan which has resulted in the
occupation of more than 20% of Azeri territory;
Deeply distressed over the plight of more than one million Azeri
displaced persons and refugees resulting from Armenian aggression
and magnitude and severity of humanitarian problems;
Reaffirming all previous relevant resolutions and, in particular,
the resolution No.l2/8-P (IS), adopted by the Eighth Session of the
Islamic Summit Conference, held in Tehran, İslamic Republic of Iran
from 9 to 11 Shaaban, I418H (9-11 December 1997);
Conscious of the threat posed to international peace and securitv
by the Armenian aggression;
Urging strict adherence to the Charter of the UN and full
implementation of Security Council resolutions;
Welcoming all diplomatic and other efforts for the settlement of
the conflict;
Reaffirming all Member States respect for the sovereignty.
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territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of
Azerbaijan;
Reaffirming also that acquisition of land by use of force cannot be
recognized.
Noting also the destructive influence of the policy of aggression
of the Republic of Armenia on the peace process in the OSCE
framework;
Taking note of the Report of the Secretary General on the
Aggression of the Republic of Armenian Against the Republic of
Azerbaijan (Document No. ICFM/27-2000/PIL/D.7);
1.Strongly condemns the aggression of the Republic of Armenia
against the Republic of Azerbai jan.
2.Considers the actions perpetrated against civilian Azeri
population in occupied Azeri territory as crimes against humanity.
3.Strongly condemns looting and destruction of the archeological
cultural and religious monuments on the occupied territories of
Azerbaijan.
4.Strongiy demands the strict implementation of the United
Nations Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874 and 884, and the
immediate unconditional and complete withdrawal of Armenian forces
from all occupied Azeri territories inter alia Lachin and Shusha
regions and strongly urges Armenia to respect the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
5.Expresses its concern that Armenia has not yet implemented
demands contained in the UN Security Council resolutions.
Ğ.Calls on the Security Council to recognize the existence of
aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan; take the necessary steps
under Chapter Vfl of the Charter of Ihe United Nations to ensure
compliance with its resolutions; condemn and reverse aggression
against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of
Azerbaijan and decides lo lake coordinated action to this end at the
United Nations.
7.
Urges all States to refrain from providing any supplies of
military arms and equipment to Armenia, which can encourage the
aggressor lo escalate the conflict and to continue the occupation of the
Azerbaijani territories. 'I lie territory of Member States should not be
used for transit of such supplies.
8. Calls upon Member States, as well as other members of the
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