The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) says it will support countries of the Sahel region, particularly Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, by building their defense and security forces to counter terrorism and combat organized crime.
The OIC also affirmed its commitment to supporting the stability, unity and territorial integrity of Libya and expressed utmost concern for the continuing military operations around the Libyan capital Tripoli.
In a communiqué today at the end of the 14th Islamic Summit Conference held at Makkah, Saudi Arabia, OIC called on member states to support the G-5 Sahel countries in their efforts to fight terrorism and ensure development.
The conference also requested the Council of Foreign Ministers to upgrade the OIC regional humanitarian office in Niamey to a regional representative mission to mobilize political commitment and undertake development and humanitarian activities.
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It called on its members and institutions, including the Islamic Development and Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), to support Comoros, the Republic of Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone in their development programmes with a view to achieving sustainable developments.