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14 Jun 2022 Organization of islamic cooperation

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Recently Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) criticized the comments made by two Indians on Prophet Muhammad.
The Ministry of External Affairs rejected the comments of the OIC, saying that the views expressed by citizens do not reflect the views of the Government of India.
Earlier, India had criticized the OIC for its communal thinking in the midst of the Karnataka hijab controversy.

This organization represents the collective of the Muslim world around the world.
It was formed during the historic summit in Rabat, Morocco in September 1969, with the goal of protecting Islamic values following the 1969 arson of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem by a 28-year-old Australian.

To establish solidarity among the OIC member states.
To support the restoration of the full sovereignty and territorial integrity of any occupied Member State.
To protect Islam, defend it and oppose its condemnation.
To prevent growing discontent in Muslim societies and to ensure that Member States remain united in the United Nations General Assembly, Human Rights Council and other international fora.
Headquarters: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The Hindu Analysis
The organization plans to permanently move its headquarters to East Jerusalem after the disputed city of Jerusalem is ‘liberated’.
In addition, it holds Israel responsible for ‘war crimes’ and violations of international law.

The organization follows a charter which sets out its objectives, principles and operating mechanism. First adopted in 1972, the Charter has been amended several times to suit the evolving circumstances of developing countries.
The current charter was adopted in Dakar, Senegal in March 2008.
It entails that all members be guided and inspired by Islamic teachings and values, as well as committing themselves to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.

Members of the Muslim-majority United Nations can join this organization.
Membership in the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC is confirmed with full consent.
The same provisions apply for obtaining supervisor status.

All decision-making in the organization requires the presence of two-thirds of the member states and a defined quorum with full consent.
If consensus is not reached, the decision is made by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.
The Council of Foreign Ministers is the main decision-making body and meets annually to decide how to implement the general policies of the OIC.
They make decisions and resolutions on matters of common interest, review their progress, consider and approve programs and their budgets, consider specific issues plaguing Member States, and form a new organ or recommend setting up of a committee.