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title: 'Final Declaration Remarks of the OIC Summit'
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date: '2021-12-20T23:36:09+05:00'
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# Final Declaration Remarks of the OIC Summit

Islamabad, 20 December 2021 (TDI): At the closing declaration, the Pakistani Foreign Minister highlighted the number of attendees at the Summit and their commitment. He also mentioned that the 37 delegations came to Pakistan to discuss important measures concerning the Afghan issue.

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From the P5 special representatives on Afghanistan to the European Union and Japan, Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi thanked them all for their attendance. Also, he thanked [Saudi Arabia](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/saudi-arabia-to-convene-important-oic-summit/) and OIC members for their trust in [Pakistan](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/17th-oic-summit-in-pakistan/) to host the 17th extraordinary meeting. 

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Welcome back to Pakistan my brother [@FaisalbinFarhan](https://twitter.com/FaisalbinFarhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). 
Pakistan is pleased to host the [@OIC_OCI](https://twitter.com/OIC_OCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Extraordinary CFM convened at the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as OIC Summit Chair. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation. 🇵🇰 🇸🇦 [#OICInPakistan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OICInPakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[#OIC4Afg](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OIC4Afg?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/3z252GdAKQ](https://t.co/3z252GdAKQ)

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) [December 19, 2021](https://twitter.com/SMQureshiPTI/status/1472529819611107330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

##### OIC Closing Session Highlights**

On top of that, the Pakistani minister made several key points regarding the closing session of the [17th Extraordinary Meeting](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/report-on-17th-oic-extraordinary-summit-hosted-by-pakistan/). He said that the OIC attendees listened carefully to the Afghan delegation’s opinion. Thus, the United States representatives showed acknowledgment and some appreciation for the current situation. It reflects a better understanding between them.

He said, “they met and shared points of view that’s a breakthrough.” *Therefore,* “it was a great opportunity for both”*, he added. In addition, Shah Mehmood highlighted the many other bilateral meetings between the Afghan authorities and OIC participants. 

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[#Pakistan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi along with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation [@OIC_OCI](https://twitter.com/OIC_OCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Hissein Brahim Taha addressing press conference on the sidelines of the 17th CFM on the humanitarian situation in [#Afghanistan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afghanistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). [pic.twitter.com/HczAznNuHS](https://t.co/HczAznNuHS)

— OIC (@OIC_OCI) [December 19, 2021](https://twitter.com/OIC_OCI/status/1472581884299337733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

##### Pakistan Minister additional remarks**

On the other hand, he presented some of the most relevant points of the [OIC Summit](https://www.oic-oci.org/home/?lan=en) deliberations. First, he said there is awareness within the international community that a humanitarian crisis is looming in Afghanistan. Therefore, something must be done to stop it.

Second, if the action of the international community slows down, the Afghan economic collapse will be inevitable. Third, “time is of the essence,” said the foreign minister. Fourth, Shah Mehmood stated that although there are differences of opinion, the 40 million Afghans should be the highest priority.  

Fifth, Pakistan Minister pointed out the consequences inside and beyond the region if the Afghan situation is not solved immediately and wisely. That is why he finally said that “helping Afghanistan is a shared responsibility”. It means that Pakistan will not be able to do it by itself if relevant actors do not play an effective role in the matter. 

> Ahead of [#OICInPakistan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OICInPakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), co chaired a meeting with [@fawadchaudhry](https://twitter.com/fawadchaudhry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), focussing on drawing global media attention to the dire humanitarian crisis in [#Afghanistan](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afghanistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). It is imperative for all to realise that is on the brink of becoming the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. [#OIC4Afg](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OIC4Afg?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/0TWZAOnyx8](https://t.co/0TWZAOnyx8)
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> — Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) [December 15, 2021](https://twitter.com/SMQureshiPTI/status/1471017111426191361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In summary, Minister Shah Mehmood mentioned that OIC members unanimously approved two documents during the OCI extraordinary meeting. The first is the Joint Resolution on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The second is the Islamabad Declaration on the Palestinian situation.

Hence, “the entire conference expressed unity and support for the Afghanistan people”, Shah Mehmood said. After all, during the final declaration, he emphasized on the international community further work to alleviate the sufferings of Afghan people.