The OIC summit s final communiqu called on the international community to provide President Ahmed Tejan kabban of Sierra Leone with urgent aid needed for the reconstruction of his country. On the reform of the UN and the broadening of the security council membership, the communiqu urged for a more democratic, transparent and responsible Security Council. It lauded efforts being exerted by African countries in the field of development and welcomed aid provided by Islamic countries to Africa. The communiqu called on member states to support a proposal by Tunisia to set a universal fund for solidarity and combating poverty. The OIC Summit will wind up in today after a three days of meetings which were aimed at addressing a message to the world regarding Islamic summit support for the Palestinian people.
Leaders are to issue Doha declaration.
In the draft declaration they said they were determined to follow up all issues in the Aqsa Intifada statement they released Sunday. They affirmed the need to work towards the triumph of the Islamic causes and the promotion of the rights of Islamic minorities. The leaders agreed to establish an Islamic common market. The Doha Declaration denounced terrorism in all its forms and considered the dialogue initiative launched by Iranian President Mohammed khatami as a new vision that will set a new and balanced order. The leaders pledged to maintain their strong efforts to spread the real image of Islam as a religion of tolerance.