[30 June 2005] Sana'a declaration of the thirty-second session of the Islamic conference of Foreign Ministers - Sana'a-Republic of Yemen 21-23-
Jumad I 1426H28-30 June 2005

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Heads of Delegation of the Islmic States held the 32nd session of the Islamic Conference of
Foreign Ministers in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, from 28-30 June 2005.

In the rich discussions held during the three days of the Conference, the Ministers surveyed the current situation in the Islamic World, emphasized their solid belief in the goals,
objectives and principles of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and their insistence on the unity of the Islamic Ummah, and safeguarding of its dignity, honor and cohesion at a time of increasing challenges and disasters.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation of the Islamic States convening in Sana'a affirmed the tolerant values and
teachings of Islam, and enlightened interaction and the bright picture it brought to annals of human civilization.

They highlighted the contribution of Muslims, who represent one fifth of the World's population, to the fields of science, culture
and the human heritage, contributions that cannot be ignored nor marginalized when discussing the world's future and ensuring its
security, stability and development.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference discussed developments on the
International scene and confirmed their resolve to take a common
stand on the following:

1. the importance of introducing structural reforms in the OIC and
its subsidiary organs and affiliated institution including bodies
and organs of the Organization of the Islamic Conference including
the mo modification of the Charter to face the challenges attendant
to globalization and the changes on the international scene.2. The
importance of pursuing the job of reforms started by the member
states of the Organization of the Islamic conference in the
Economic, Social and Cultural fields and of democratic and
transparent participation and the enhancement of the role of the
civil society, while adopting the rules of good governance.3. To
further strengthen intra-OIC economic and trade relations, in order
to achieve the ultimate goals of establishing an Islamic Common
Market as well as the exchange of successful developmental expertise
and experiments in the Islamic World.4. To achieve overall
development as a common responsibility, to enhance and strengthen
the role of the Islamic Development bank and the Islamic Solidarity
fund to enable them to attain the common goal.5. Commitment of
member states to implement the resolutions adopted by summits and
ministerial conferences provided that they are drafted in such a
manner as would ease their implementation.6. to lay emphasis on the
recommendations of the Committee of Eminent Personalities of the
Islamic Conference concerning the political, economic, security,
cultural and social fields in view of the responsible and sound
views they contain with regard to the radical reforms to be applied
joint Islamic Action.7. To emphasize the importance of adopting a
moderate and enlightened approach in Islam as a means of further
reinforcing the links of solidarity and brotherhood among Islamic
States, and with various human cultures and civilizations.8. To
protect diversity, the right to be different, as well as cultural,
civilizational and religious specificities guaranteed in
internationally recognized human rights, which must be taken into
account to understanding and apply democracy and human rights. This
diversity must not be a source of conflict, rather it should be a
source of enrichment and a starting-point for a dialogue aimed at
bridging the gap between religions and civilizations.9. To reaffirm
the eternal values of Islam concerning women's rights with respect
to their improvement and strengthening their role, participation and
protection from all kinds of exploitation and depreciation of their
human rights.10. To condemn all forms of terrorism and to express
deep sympathy with and support for the countries that fell victims
to terrorist attacks and to pursue the efforts aimed at eradicating
this global scourge, while recognizing the importance of
distinguishing between it and legitimate resistance to
occupation.11. To reaffirm the responsibility of the Muslim Ummah
towards Islamic minorities in such a manner as would serve their
development and their integration into their original communities
without affecting their creed and culture, and to reaffirm the
protection of their rights, away from any extremism on
exaggeration.12. To support the efforts for reforming the United
Nations Organization with the introduction of programs and
mechanisms to bridge the gap between the rich countries and the
developing countries and fulfill the Organization's obligations
towards development and international peace and security. To stress
also the fact that the enlargement of the Security Council must lead
to fairer representation of the states and take due account of the
representation of the Muslim states, which represent one firth of
the world population.13. To invite all parties concerned to consider
the cause of Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict as an urgent
matter, the object of which is the implementation of the roadmap and
the establishment of a fully sovereign Palestinian state with Al
Quds Al Sharif as its capital.14. To extend all kinds of support to
the transitional Iraqi government to enable it to draft the
constitution, achieve peace, solidarity and Iraqi sovereignty, and
to end the occupation of its territories.15. To laud the efforts to
achieve peace and national reconciliation in Sudan with the
participation of all Sudanese political forces, and to call on the
Islamic States and the international community to enhance the
reconstruction of the Sudan in a manner to give it prosperity and
preserve its unity.

SABA