For the cooperation between the United Nations and the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OS) convened to inform the Security Council.
OR Greece It reaffirmed its support for the enhanced cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations, in accordance with the UN Charter VIII and expressed its support for the constructive commitment of the UN to fulfill the principles and purposes of the UN.
The Assoc. Permanent Representative Mr. Ioannis Stamatekos emphasized Greece’s serious concern and its opposition to the content of certain resolutions issued by OIS, as well as in details of his statements, which are contrary to international law, the UN Charter and the resolutions of the Security Council, stressing that some of the resolutions of OS and elements of his proclamations are grossly violated by international law.
‘The most recent Common Declaration of the OIAS Ministerial Meeting It refers to a “Turkish Muslim minority in Western Thrace”, as well as a “Turkish Muslim community in the Dodecanese”. Such reports are incorrect, as the International Treaty of Lausanne explicitly determines the regime of the Muslim minority in Thrace on the basis of religion, ”said Stamatekos.
Similarly, Mr Stamatekos said, “The small number of Greek citizens Muslim Rhodes and Kos enjoys the same rights as any other Greek citizen, with their religious rights and freedoms to be fully protected. “
Greece emphasizes that The resolutions of OIS They must be fully aligned with international law, UN Charter and Security Council resolutions, in particular on issues such as the Cyprus issue and non -intervention in the internal affairs of the dominant states, in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 7 of the Charter.
In terms of CyprusMr. Stamatekos emphasized the need for strict compliance with the Security Council resolutions 541 and 550.
“Unfortunately, since 2004, the OIP has rendered an observer a secessionist entity on the island, despite the fact that the Security Council, with its resolutions 541 (1983) and 550 (1984), clearly condemned the unilateral proclamation of independence and demanded that it was retired. They called on all states to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and not to recognize the illegal entity or to support it in any way. “
Greece She also regretted that previous attempts to raise these issues of the secretariat of the OS did not work.
“The adoption of positions that are grossly violated by international law slightly contributes to the promotion of cooperation with the UN or the Security Council project. Greece, as an elected member of the Council, will never hesitate to raise these issues with the OIS and its Member States, faithful to the importance of sincere and honest cooperation, “said Stamatekos.