OIC Rejects Afghanistan Becoming ‘Terror Haven’

The OIC meets in Jeddah on Sunday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The OIC meets in Jeddah on Sunday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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OIC Rejects Afghanistan Becoming ‘Terror Haven’

The OIC meets in Jeddah on Sunday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The OIC meets in Jeddah on Sunday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) voiced on Sunday its concern towards the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, where ongoing developments are displacing refugees and coronavirus pandemic repercussions continue to ail society.

The organization urged “the future Afghan leadership” and the international community to work together to ensure that Afghanistan is never again used as a platform or haven for “terrorists”.

“Terrorist organizations are not allowed to have a foothold (in Afghanistan),” said a final communique, issued after the Saudi Arabia-based organization held a special meeting in Jeddah called by Riyadh to discuss the situation in the country.

The OIC said it would seek to help achieve peace in Afghanistan and to facilitate evacuation operations from the country, affirming that it stands with Afghanistan at this critical juncture.

Recalling the severe suffering and hardship Afghanistan and its people went through due to protracted conflict and violence, the OIC stressed that efforts need to be directed towards the development and the welfare of the people.

“The meeting reaffirmed the OIC’s full commitment to support the Afghan-led and owned peace process and comprehensive reconciliation to reach a comprehensive and lasting political solution and ensure the support of this process by the main neighboring countries and the international community,” the communique read.

The communique focused on the importance of the OIC mission in Kabul cooperating and supporting the Afghan people in its primary humanitarian role.

It urged all parties to work to advance the interests of the Afghan people, renounce violence, maintain security in the Afghan society, and establish lasting peace. All this is meant to achieve the aspirations of the Afghan people, their hopes for stability and prosperity.

OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen told Asharq Al-Awsat that the organization’s meeting aimed at “crystallizing a unified position from the Islamic world.”

The OIC chief moved on to explain that Saudi Arabia calling for the OIC meeting proves the Kingdom’s keenness on Afghanistan’s humanitarian, political and security affairs.



Saudi Arabia Commends ‘Alaska Summit’, Reaffirms Support for Diplomatic Dialogue

US President Donald Trump (2-R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (2-L) shake hands before a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 15 August 2025.  EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
US President Donald Trump (2-R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (2-L) shake hands before a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 15 August 2025. EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
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Saudi Arabia Commends ‘Alaska Summit’, Reaffirms Support for Diplomatic Dialogue

US President Donald Trump (2-R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (2-L) shake hands before a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 15 August 2025.  EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
US President Donald Trump (2-R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (2-L) shake hands before a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 15 August 2025. EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Saudi Arabia on Saturday emphasized its support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at peacefully resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and achieving lasting peace between the two nations.

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Kingdom welcomes the recent “Alaska Summit” between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, affirming its continued support for diplomatic dialogue as a path to resolving disputes and international conflicts.