OIC Council Renews Condemnation of Qatari Citizens Kidnapping
Tashkent/ Information Office/ 19 October 2016/The 43rd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded today its meetings in Tashkent. Qatar's delegation to the meeting was chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The council adopted a resolution regarding Qatari citizens kidnapped in Iraq. The council renewed its condemnation to the act, saying the Qatari citizens entered Iraq through legitimate means. The council described the kidnapping as a terrorist attack that contradicts with all Islamic teachings. They called on the Iraqi government to assume its responsibility. The council then expressed its solidarity with the Qatari government in any measure it takes in that regard. The council also expressed its hope that the contacts made between the Iraqi government lead to the release of the citizens. They requested that the OIC Secretary-General follows up on the implementation of their resolution regarding the kidnapped Qatari citizens.