Indonesian FM Concerns on Israeli Acts over Al Aqsa

Jakarta, 27 Jumadil Awal 1437/7 March 2016 (MINA) – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno L P Marsudi on the opening remarks of the ministerial meeting fifth Extra ordinary OIC Summit 2016 conveyed her concern on the condition of Al Aqsa and urges Israel to immediately end its actions in Al-Aqsa.

“Israeli continues to alter the demographic composition, character and status quo of Al Quds Al Sharif by imposing restriction on access to the Al Aqsa Mosque for the Moslems worshippers, continuing raid, and allowing Israeli settler to enter the holy Mosque compound,” she stated.

Retno also stressed that the result of the conference could be applied with concrete actions. “ I believe that these political message and commitments must be coupled with concrete action,” Retno asserted.

The Summit explores breakthrough approaches and strategy to counter the continuous illegal occupation and apartheid policies by the Israeli government, as well as to advance the peace process and to resolve the situation in Al-Quds Al-Sharif.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations which has membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world and ensuring to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.

The Organization was established upon a decision of the historical summit which took place in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on 12th Rajab 1389 Hijra (25 September 1969) as a result of criminal arson of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. (L/R03/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)