OIC summit condemns any decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

OIC summit condemns any decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
OIC summit condemns any decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said it condemns any position adopted by an international body that supports prolonging occupation of Palestinian territories, including a U.S. decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The OIC summit in Mecca said in its final statement on Saturday that it opposes all illegal Israeli measures aimed at changing facts in occupied Palestinian territories including Jerusalem, and undermining the two-state solution.

It urged member countries to take "appropriate measures"against countries that move their embassies to Jerusalem.

The OIC also refused to accept any proposal for peaceful settlement thatdid not accord with Palestinians' legitimate inalienable rights, the finalstatement said.

The OIC stressed the importance of amassing support for the budget ofthe Palestinian government to continue its work.

The OICsummit also urged the United Sates to remove Sudan from its list of statesponsors of terrorism. 

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