His Majesty Criticizes Israel’s Attack On Syria

Putrajaya – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said that the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) would like to see justice be given to their brothers in Palestine and His Majesty also criticized Israel's recent attack on the sovereign territory of Syria.

His Majesty was addressing the general assembly of the 10th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference held in Malaysia yesterday.

His Majesty commended on the theme adopted for the summit and believed that it would inspire positive thinking at a time when many Muslims may be questioning their place in this world.

His Majesty said that these feelings go far beyond traditional domestic concerns and relations with one's immediate neighbour.

His Majesty acknowledged that the OIC is also facing the same difficulties as that of other cultures and societies.

His Majesty also spoke on the fate of the Palestinian people and criticised Israel’s recent attack on Syria.

Upon arrival at the Putrajaya Convention Centre, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Right Honourable Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohammad and Datin Seri Dr Siti welcomed His Majesty.

The ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and a Doa.

Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei.

Also present was the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Pehin Dato Awang Haji Abdul Rahman.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar and Chairman of the 9th Islamic Summit, officially opened the 10th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

This was followed by the election of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Right Honourable Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohammad as Chairman of the 10th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference.

The Malaysian Premier also delivered a statement at the opening ceremony.

The ceremony continued with statements from His Majesty King Mohammad the Sixth of Morocco, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee and Chairman of the Group 77+China, representative of the African Group, the Arab Group.

Also delivering statements were Secretary General OIC, Dr Abdelouahed Belkerzi, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Honourable Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, as Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Secretary General of Arab Leauge, Mr Amr Moussa, and President of the African Union, Mr Alpha Omar Konare.

In the afternoon, His Majesty together with other OIC leaders attended an official luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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